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$58B Budget Passed of Massachusetts House Amid Criticism: $350K for Basketball Hall of Fame & Controversial Advocacy Group Funding

This Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 photo shows the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston. Massachusetts House lawmakers preparing for debate on the state’s $42.7 billion budget have submitted more than 1,300 amendments to the July 1 fiscal year spending plan _ but several of the more contentious issues facing the Legislature appear to be off the table for now. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Questionable Allocations Stir Discontent Among Massachusetts Residents

Criticism Mounts Over Funding for Advocacy Groups and Mascot Bans in State Budget

According to the Washington Examiner, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a big $58 billion budget recently but some people are unhappy about how the money is being spent. They say there are too many unnecessary things in there. For example, they’re giving $350,000 to a fancy basketball museum in Springfield even though it’s already rich. Another problem is that Massachusetts House is giving $2.2 million to help migrants in emergency shelters but some think the state’s rules are too loose, and it’s costing a lot of money.

The budget also gives money to groups like the NAACP and the LGBT Chamber of Commerce which some people don’t agree with. They say these groups should get their money from somewhere else not the government. Another controversial part of the budget is a ban on Native American mascots in schools. People argue that changing mascots costs a lot of money for schools and the decision was made without even asking the community. People are upset because they think their tax money should be used more wisely.

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$58B Budget Passed of Massachusetts House Amid Criticism: $350K for Basketball Hall of Fame & Controversial Advocacy Group Funding (PHOTO: Cato Institute)

Transparency Concerns Spark Frustration Among Constituents

Furthermore, some people are mad because there wasn’t a clear vote on banning Native American mascots so nobody knows who said yes to it. Massachusetts House makes people worried because they think it’s not fair. They believe that politicians should be more open about their decisions, especially when it comes to spending taxpayers’ money. People are asking for better from their leaders and want them to spend money more carefully.

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