My top two funding priorities remain Chapter 70 state aid to cities and towns for K-12 education and unrestricted local aid.
Education is the best investment we can make for our children. I have successfully fought for more Chapter 70 financial aid and tuition and fee free community college, which are the foundation of state commitment to an educated society and productive workforce. I have also filed legislation to facilitate changing secondary school starting times throughout the Commonwealth (as we have already done in the 13th Middlesex District). Later school start times improve the health, safety, and academic achievement of our children.
Unrestricted local aid from the state provides essential funding to supplement municipal revenue. This helps take some of the burden off homeowners and local businesses.
