More Information on Legislative Session...

I hope everyone is having a good summer!

For the past couple of weeks I've been providing a summary of the legislation passed in the recently completed session. This week I'll provide some additional information. Next week I'll continue with these reports. As usual, send an email to RepDonato38@aol.com if you have any questions.

Here is a summary of some of legislation passed dealing with budgets and tax relief:

• We provided an unprecedented level of local aid
• Historic Chapter 70 Funding (Additional $216 million for education)
• Passed on-time, balanced budget increasing funding for local aid, education, human services and affordable housing
• Passed capital supplemental budget bringing reserve account to $1.7 billion
• Provided tax credits for eligible seniors
• Passed the sales tax holidays that many were recently able to take abvantage of
• Passed commuter tax relief
• Passed a $25 million appropriation providing MWRA rate relief
• Passed the home energy assistance and tax relief act
• We provided for repeal of the retroactive gains tax

Anyone who would like more details can contact my office in Medford. Next week I'll provide summary information on public safety legislation that was passed in the recent session.

Have a good week!