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The Massachusetts Senate today passed sweeping legislation to protect residents from the Trump administration’s weaponization of federal immigration enforcement.

The Massachusetts Senate this morning took up sweeping legislation to protect residents from the Trump administration’s weaponization of federal immigration enforcement.

Total Budget. The Senate Committee on Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget totals $63.3 billion in spending, an increase of $2.3 billion over Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). General budget spending, excluding collections from the Fair Share surtax, increases $2.0 billion, or 3.5 per cent, over FY26.

The Senate Committee on Ways and Means today released a $63.3 billion budget plan for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) that invests responsibly in key areas like public education and support for municipalities, unlocks new opportunities for housing growth, and stewards the Commonwealth’s core commitments to its residents.

The Massachusetts Senate today announced the highest local aid proposal in state history, as the Senate Committee on Ways and Means recommended a $1.376 billion investment in the Commonwealth’s 351 cities and towns.

The Massachusetts Senate advanced its version of the PROTECT Act today—a major legislative package to protect the rights of all Massachusetts residents, particularly immigrants, young children, and victims of crimes. Below are statements of support.

An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act—prioritizes the safety of immigrants and all Massachusetts residents from the weaponization of federal immigration enforcement by the Trump administration.

The Massachusetts Senate today passed the Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that takes action to support the removal of ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water, help municipalities withstand floods and droughts, and make outdoor recreation possible for more residents through improved trails and parks.