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On November 8, 2022, Massachusetts voters passed Question 1: the Fair Share Amendment. We chose a fairer tax system, guaranteeing that the richest one percent will pay more to fund our public schools, colleges, roads, bridges, and public transit.
Now, Fair Share is at work, funding $1 billion of transportation and public education investments in the current state budget—with more to come.
Here's how the first $1 billion of Fair Share funding is being spent:
Public Schools
$150
million
for construction projects and green infrastructure in public schools, from kindergarten through 12th grade
$69 million
to give every child free school meals, saving families hundreds of dollars a year
for MBTA infrastructure, including repairs, maintenance, and improvements
$205.8 million
Public Transportation
for regional transit authorities, including expanded service hours, route expansions, and making fares free
$90 million
Public Colleges and Universities
$109
million
for financial aid to students at public colleges
$50
million
for tuition-free community college
Roads and Bridges
$150
million
for the construction and repair of roads and bridges across the state
Early Education and Care
$70.5 million
to expand access to high-quality childcare and pre-K to more children and families
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