Senate President Spilka Applauds Transformative Fair Share Investments in Education, Transportation

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(BOSTON — 2/5/2026) Today, Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka applauded the transformative investments made by the Legislature as a result of Fair Share Investments.

Her statement comes as the Healey-Driscoll Administration released a new Impact Report showing how funds from the Fair Share surtax have improved education and transportation in Massachusetts.

Report data shows that the Legislature has worked with the Administration to make overdue upgrades to roads and bridges, improve safety and reliability of public transportation, increase Career and Technical Education and Early College seats, make community college free, expand financial aid at four-year colleges, and expand access to affordable child care for thousands of families.

“Fair Share dollars are transforming how people in Massachusetts learn, work, and get around,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland).

"Using these funds, we have made community college free, delivered record financial aid to public higher education students, and opened thousands of childcare slots for families. They are funding fare-free transit in every region, paving roads, repairing bridges, and helping get the MBTA back on track. This investment is producing real, visible results that are improving daily life for people across the Commonwealth."

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