Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the State Budget topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Rep. Muradian outlines governor’s budget, flags education and local‑aid impacts for Upton
Summary
State Representative David Muradian briefed the Select Board on the governor’s proposed budget, citing increases to Chapter 70 education funding, special education circuit‑breaker reimbursements, UGGA, and allocations for transportation and universal free school meals. He noted local impacts and that the proposal is only the first step in the legislative process.
On March 3, 2026, State Representative David Muradian updated the Upton Select Board on the governor’s proposed state budget and outlined likely local impacts for Upton and nearby districts.
Muradian said the governor’s proposal would increase Chapter 70 education funding by about $241.8 million statewide, bringing the total to roughly $7.6 billion — a 3.3% increase. He called attention to a proposed $75 per‑pupil minimum increase and said Unrestricted General Government Aid (UGGA) would rise by about $33 million (2.5%), to approximately $1.35 billion statewide. He also cited an increase in special education circuit‑breaker reimbursements to $802.7 million (a 19% rise), $112 million for regional school transportation, and $198 million for universal free school meals.
Muradian noted that Upton’s Chapter 70 aid is “relatively flat” at about $39,979 as referenced in the meeting. He reported projected funding for regional districts: MURSD was expected to receive about $13.39 million (an increase of nearly $150,000) and Blackstone Valley Tech about $9.69 million (up nearly $100,000). Muradian emphasized the governor’s proposal is the first step in the budget process; he said the House will produce its version in April and the Senate will act in May, and he committed to sending the detailed figures in writing to the board.
The representative stressed that some Student Opportunity Act categories (for example, ELL and low‑income supports) may not significantly benefit Upton, making per‑pupil increases important for local districts. He encouraged local advocacy during the House and Senate processes.
The briefing was informational; no formal board action was taken at the meeting on the state budget.
