[lstac] Good news from MA

[Maura Walsh]

Great news,  and it's usually easier to maintain the recommended than to add to a sparse one. So, fingers firmly crossed here!

Best,
Maura

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It's always nice to start with budgets going up! We'll see where what the end result is. Our state seems to view the budget deadline as a suggestion so when we'll know the actual amount is always a guess.

Sending good vibes to all of the rest of you that your state budget is kind to you in the end!


Lyndsay Forbes

Project Manager and Grants Specialist

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Office: 617-725-1860 ext. 252

Mobile: 857-488-6616





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Hey Lyndsay,



I don't know anything about your governance, your Governor, or how your libraries are funded in MA, but this came across my feed this morning and certainly looks like some welcome news!



https://mblc.state.ma.us/news/news-releases/2026/nr260129.php



Jeff



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Jeff Regensburger (he/him/his)

Library Consultant/LSTA Coordinator, Library Programs & Development

State Library of Ohio

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