Massachusetts House leaders Wednesday unveiled a $38 billion state budget that contains no new taxes or fees and increases spending by just 2.8 percent.
The budget crafted by House Democrats does not differ dramatically from the spending plan filed a month ago by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, but it does restore funding to some areas Baker cut including the state court system and some social service programs.
House Ways and Means Committee Vice Chairman Stephen Kulik described the budget as well balanced from both a policy and financial perspective.
" It is tight. We are not going to be able to accommodate a lot of additional spending through the amendment and debate process. But, I think it is a responsible and well-balanced budget," he said.
The full house will debate the budget beginning April 27th.
