# Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-01**: Fiscal Year Start — The FY27 budget is slated to take effect, pending final reconciliation and signing.
- **2026-05-20**: Senate Debate — The Massachusetts Senate is expected to debate and pass its version of the budget.
- **2026-04-15**: House Debate — The Massachusetts House of Representatives is expected to debate and pass its version of the budget.
- **2026-03-12**: Regional Hearing — Joint Committee on Ways and Means holds a hearing at UMass Amherst focusing on infrastructure.
- **2026-01-21**: Budget Proposal — Governor Maura Healey releases the FY27 budget proposal for Massachusetts.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Massachusetts Lawmakers Scrutinize FY27 Infrastructure Budget at UMass Hearing
2026-03-13 17:06:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Massachusetts legislators convened at UMass Amherst to debate Governor Maura Healey's FY27 budget proposal, focusing on critical investments in rail and road infrastructure. The hearing highlights the regulatory and fiscal challenges of expanding regional connectivity while addressing a significant maintenance backlog across the Commonwealth.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/massachusetts-fy27-budget-infrastructure-hearing-umass

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