The Massachusetts House is expected to begin debate Monday on a state budget.
State representatives have filed closed to 1,200 amendments to the $36.2 billion dollar spending plan proposed earlier this month by the House Ways and Means Committee. Committee vice-chair State Rep. Stephen Kulik said the proposed budget is fiscally responsible and puts more money into areas the public is asking for help with.
"Such as the opiate addiction substance abuse crisis, as well as local aid and transportation."
The House Ways and Means’ budget is $191 million less than what Gov. Patrick proposed. It does not include taxes on candy and soda sought by the governor. It increases unrestricted local aid by $25 million more than Patrick proposed.
