LYNN — The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its fiscal year 2025 budget. Funded at $58 billion, $62 million below Gov. Maura Healey’s budget proposal, the House’s FY25 budget responds to the needs of residents.
“This funding will make a meaningful impact in the City of Lynn as well as statewide initiatives,” state Rep. Dan Cahill said in a press release.
In a press release from the House, it said the Lynn delegation was able to secure funding that “addresses critical needs in the community.”
Those include funding for the Lynn Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit and Self Esteem Boston. Both provide public and behavioral health programs in Lynn. Funding was also secured for Forsyth Dental, the Lynn Community Health Center, and to the City of Lynn for gun violence prevention programming.
“This budget achieves the near impossible,” state Rep. Jenny Armini said. “It makes progress with key investments in our communities, while maintaining the state’s fiscal fundamentals.”
Other local investments include the E-Team Machinist Training Program, the New American Center, Greater Lynn Senior Services, North Shore Juneteenth, treatment for ponds in Lynn, and a public utility vehicle for the maintenance of public parks in Nahant.
The Lynn delegation also secured funding for Latinos for Education, a statewide organization focused on accelerating the careers of Latino education leaders.
“These initiatives will help ensure that individuals struggling with mental health challenges receive that care and assistance they need to lead healthy, fulfilling lives, and that we continue to invest in vocational training and the future prosperity of our city,” state Rep. Pete Capano said.
The press release stated that the budget passed includes $1.3 billion in investments for transportation and education initiatives, as well as investments for affordable and accessible housing, workforce development, health and human services, public health and mental health, and criminal justice.
The budget passed the House of Representatives 153-4, and now goes to the Senate for consideration.
