Budgets & Funding
Various programs, initiatives, and projects are funded by the State and the Federal government. Steve and his team works with other state legislators, the City of Malden, community organizations, non-profits, and other agencies to secure important funding and earmarks to ensure that resources are available and accessible to all those in need.
The Commonwealth awards billions in grants to cities and towns every year to fund programming and support communities in need across the state.
Every year the Massachusetts House of Representatives file and debate amendments to the State Budget, allocating billions to communities across the Commonwealth.
The American Rescue Plan Act is President Biden's plan to provide direct COVID-19 relief to states in order to help rebuild, recover, and respond to the pandemic.
The City and the Mayor's office works closely with the State House to secure funding to make our community safe, stronger, and more equitable.