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On November 8, 2022, Massachusetts voters passed Question 1: the Fair Share Amendment. We chose a fairer tax system, guaranteeing that the richest one percent will pay more to fund our public schools, colleges, roads, bridges, and public transit.
Now, Fair Share is at work, already funding more than $6 billion in transportation and public education investments—with much more to come.
Here's how the first $6 billion of Fair Share funding is being spent:
Public Schools
$782
million
in direct aid to local school districts across Massachusetts
$419 million
to give every child free school meals, saving families hundreds of dollars a year
for MBTA infrastructure and operations, including repairs, maintenance, and improvements
$866.8 million
Public Transportation
for regional transit authorities, including expanded service hours, route expansions, and making fares free
$422 million
Public Colleges and Universities
$289
million
for financial aid to students at public colleges
$287.5
million
for tuition-free community college
$208
million
for public college campuses, buildings and infrastructure
Roads and Bridges
$298.5
million
for the construction and repair of roads and bridges across the state
Early Education and Care
$1 billion
to expand access to high-quality childcare and pre-K to more children and families
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