MA House approves $56.2 billion state budget plan
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A 56.2 billion state budget plan was approved by the Massachusetts House on Wednesday. The plan sets aside funds for universal school meals and bulks up the state's "rainy day" fund.
The $500 million for education in the plan includes $161 million for the universal school meal program, $100 million for the installation and maintenance of "clean energy" infrastructure projects in schools, and $50 million for Massachusetts students looking to work in high-demand jobs.
Half of the $500 million dedicated to transportation would go to capital investments at the beleaguered MBTA, while another $100 million would go toward highway bridge repairs.
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