Rep. Sena highlights victories in FY26 house budget, including $100,000 in local earmarks
FY26 House Budget includes major investments in education, immigration aid, and $100,000 in earmarks for 37th Middlesex District
BOSTON – State Representative Danillo Sena (D - Acton) voted in favor of passing the House’s version of the FY26 budget on April 30, which included $100,000 of earmarks in his district as well as funding in crucial areas like immigration and education.
The FY26 budget dedicated $5 million to create a new Immigrant Legal Defense Fund to provide legal services to immigrants facing deportation, and raised Chapter 70 education aid to $150 per pupil. Rep. Sena has advocated for both of these investments throughout this legislative session.
“I am proud of the FY26 budget, which will bring major investments and support to our communities,” said Rep. Sena. “This budget will equip the Commonwealth to take on many of the challenges posed by the Trump Administration, and it will help us respond to the challenges that our communities face as a result.”
This year’s budget also included $100,000 in earmarks filed by Rep. Sena on behalf of local communities for the following initiatives:
$25,000 for PFAS-free Fire Turnout Gear for the Acton Fire Department
$25,000 for new emergency radio equipment in Acton
$50,000 for costs related to building a new senior center in Ayer
“These local earmarks will fund essential projects in Ayer and Acton, and I am proud that we were able to secure this funding,” said Rep. Sena. “The earmarks will have a direct impact on the communities, and I am happy to see this money come to our district.
The $61.47 billion budget passed the Massachusetts House of Representatives 151-6 on April 30 after three days of debate. It now heads to the Massachusetts Senate for consideration. For more information on the FY26 budget, visit the Massachusetts House’s Press Room. For more about Rep. Sena, click here.
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