Massachusetts State Representative Daniel E. Bosley (D-North Adams) today announced that the upcoming House Ways & Means budget will lift the cap on Lottery aid and send the highest levels of local aid to cities and towns in the Commonwealth's history.
The proposed total spending represents $920 million, an increase of $158 million over the current fiscal year expenditure and $260 million over Fiscal Year 2005.
"Local aid is one of the most worthwhile investments the House makes each year," said Bosley. "These additional dollars will make it easier for cities and towns to provide the essential local services our citizens depend on and ease property tax burdens across Massachusetts."
In Bosley's First Berkshire District, cities and towns will receive the following amounts: Adams, $2,434,463; North Adams, $5,250,381; Rowe, $4,791; Monroe, $8,805; Williamstown, $1,169,507; Heath, $95,301; Hawley, $39,884; Savoy, $128,020; Clarksburg, $432,260; Florida, $60,898.
Not bad. MA also needs to give all Megabucks and scratch winners a cash option.
i never knew they didn't.i guess they need to have that option....
Not bad. MA also needs to give all Megabucks and scratch winners a cash option.
They also should change their cash option policy to 60 days from the time the ticket is claimed instead of the drawing date. I'm not sure about all of their games, but I know that they have that rule for MegaMillions. It's like the FL lottery...they should give people more time or let them choose the cash option at time of purchase.
"In Bosley's First Berkshire District, cities and towns will receive the following amounts: Adams, $2,434,463; North Adams, $5,250,381; Rowe, $4,791; Monroe, $8,805; Williamstown, $1,169,507; Heath, $95,301; Hawley, $39,884; Savoy, $128,020; Clarksburg, $432,260; Florida, $60,898. "
What a strange address that would be. "I live in Florida."
"Oh, I thought you said you lived in Massachusetts"
"Yes, I live in Florida, Massachusetts."
Sorry, I'm entertaining myself. Seriously, I was born in Boston and grew up (well not yet) in Newton and spent most of my life in MA and I never heard of any of these towns. I think they're all in the Berkshires..which is a very pretty area near Vermont & NY.
i never knew they didn't.i guess they need to have that option....
AND I THINK THAT IT WOULD BE AWESOMEEEEEE TO HAVE THE CAPABILITY TO CHOOSE CASH OR PAYMENTS WHEN PURCHASING YOUR ONLINE GAMES!!!
AND I REALLY WANNA SEE THEM FINALLY GET A POWER PLAY HERE AND GET RID OF THE KICKER... I WIN MORE IN THE PB BECAUSE OF THE POWER PLAY
florida has a very short period to claim prizes....
i think a lot of people from out of state purchase tickets in florida on vacation......
i think a lot of people from out of state purchase tickets in florida on vacation......
That, and also those who live in two states, are reasons why Florida should start the 60-day clock with the claim, rather than the Lotto/Mega Money drawing. (Both games have annuity jackpots.)