BOSTON, MA — Senator Liz Miranda announced that the Massachusetts Senate's Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes $5.5 million in targeted investments for the Second Suffolk District — funds she fought to include through the Senate Ways and Means process.
The earmarks span a range of community needs, from public safety to housing to economic development, and reflect Senator Miranda's comprehensive legislative agenda for the district.
Budget Highlights
$2.1 Million for Affordable Housing Support for community land trusts and affordable housing production, including targeted investments in Roxbury and Dorchester to preserve and expand housing stock for low- and moderate-income residents.
$1.5 Million for Youth Programs Funding for after-school programming, summer youth employment, and violence intervention initiatives serving young people across the nine neighborhoods of the Second Suffolk District.
$1.2 Million for Public Health Investments in community health centers, maternal health programs, and mental health services to address persistent health disparities facing communities of color in the district.
$700,000 for Small Business Support Technical assistance, micro-grants, and workforce development resources for minority-owned and women-owned small businesses in the district.
Senator Miranda's Statement
"The FY25 budget represents a real down payment on equity for the Second Suffolk District," said Senator Miranda. "Every dollar we secured went through a rigorous process — we had to make the case, build the coalitions, and fight for our communities in every budget negotiation. I'm proud of what we accomplished."
The full Senate budget now goes to a conference committee with the House of Representatives, where the final figures will be negotiated. Senator Miranda indicated she will continue fighting for the district's priorities in that process.
For media inquiries, contact the Office of Senator Liz Miranda at (617) 516-8610.