Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signs $1.8 billion bond bill to improve IT and public safety
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signedAn Act Financing the General Governmental Infrastructure of the Commonwealth, which authorizes up to $1.8 billion in capital funding for key investments in public safety, food security, and information technology. This includes programs to enhance the security of the state's IT assets, improve the delivery of state and local services, and continue responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are pleased to have worked closely with the Legislature to sign this bill into law and continue investing in information technology improvements, public safety upgrades and food security across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Baker. “We are continuing to support critical capital investments that modernize our technology infrastructure and allow us to deliver effective and reliable government services for the people of Massachusetts during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.”