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Senator O'Connor withdraws amendment seeking $20 million for World Cup transportation; debate stresses transit shortfalls
Summary
Senator O'Connor offered, then withdrew, an amendment to restore $20 million to a line item for World Cup-related transportation and logistics. Senators warned the Commonwealth and Boston face large transit demands for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and said current state and city funding is zero; federal security funds have been provided.
Senator O'Connor offered an amendment to restore $20,000,000 to a line item tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup but withdrew it after floor discussion. The amendment would have returned funds that the governor's proposed closeout budget originally included and that the House reduced or removed in later drafts.
Senator O'Connor said the World Cup "will be the largest World Cup event in its history" and warned the region's transportation infrastructure will be pushed to the limit, noting that "with 7 matches being held at Gillette Stadium,…
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