State Representative Bill Galvin

05/10/2026

Wishing all the moms a wonderful day today!

05/07/2026

My thoughts are with the family of Trooper Kevin Trainor and the members of the Massachusetts State Police during this very difficult time. Trooper Trainor died a hero, and will be remembered for his selfless actions of putting his life on the line to ensure other innocent drivers were not harmed. May his soul rest in peace, and may we not take for granted the dangers that our first responders face every day in their jobs to protect all of us.

04/13/2026

04/05/2026

Wishing everyone a blessed and celebratory Easter Sunday!

04/02/2026

Massachusetts Special Olympics athletes and supporters held their advocacy/lobby day at the State House today. Jeremy Smith (seated in picture) from Stoughton visited our office to promote inclusion and continue to show how Special Olympics promotes healthy activities and builds inclusive communities.

04/01/2026

I am pleased to share that the funds for the FY 2026 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant have been awarded to local fire departments, including the Canton Fire Department. Canton received the $12,517 that was applied for. This funding will be used here and across the Commonwealth to purchase a wide variety of equipment that will make impactful improvements to the safety of our firefighters. Many fire departments will buy new protective gear, thermal imaging cameras, hazardous gas detectors, and personnel accountability systems. I am grateful that the Legislature and Healey-Driscoll Administration could work together to continue this important program.

03/31/2026

As we prepare, wishing for all to have a peaceful and meaningful Passover.

03/19/2026

Yesterday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $1.8 billion supplemental budget that invests $885 million in public transportation and $417 million in public education, and funds several Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) deficiencies.

I was proud to secure additional funding for Canton and Stoughton Public Schools in this budget: $150,000 for Canton (to purchase additional updated science curriculum materials), and $350,000 for Stoughton. This bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Further breakdown of supp. budget funds:

$885 million towards transportation:
- $740 million towards the MBTA
- $525 million for the Deficiency Reserve
- $125 million for the Workforce & Safety Reserve
- $60 million for physical infrastructure with a focus on the core subway system
- $20 million for low-income reduced fares
- $10 million for water transportation infrastructure

$417 million towards education:
- $150 million towards Special Education Circuit Breaker costs
- $150 million to fund Early Education Child Care costs
- $38.7 million for the EEC income eligibility waitlist
- Includes $8 million for child care for providers and $7.5 million for the loan forgiveness program for providers
- $20 million for Green SchoolWorks program to help schools with clean energy upgrades
- $18.3 million for Financial Aid Supplements
- $20 million endowment Match for UMass and other state colleges and universities
- $5.1 million for Tomorrow’s Teachers Loan Forgiveness program
- $5 million for ESOL Services Waitlist

$507 million from the General Fund for other purposes:
- $300 million for the Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- $54.4 million for sheriffs, representing half of the deficiency
- $41.6 million for DTA caseworkers
- $10 million for FIFA Boston for World Cup related expenses

03/19/2026

Congratulations also to our state champion Canton High Golf Team, who won the MIAA state tournament in the fall! Canton is the town of champions!

03/17/2026

Congratulations to the Canton High School Boys Hockey Team on their state championship victory over Tewksbury! Canton athletics always making us proud!

03/03/2026

Last week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives voted to pass crucial energy affordability legislation that would result in over $9 billion in savings for utility ratepayers over the next 10 years.

This bill reduces the Mass Save marketing, advertising and administrative budget by $1 billion for immediate ratepayer savings, returns 70 percent of Alternative Compliance Payments (fees paid by energy suppliers for not meeting renewable energy standards) to ratepayers, and addresses predatory practices by certain suppliers.

H.5151 targets the energy affordability crisis without compromising environmental impact. The House bill requires DOER to establish a state-led offshore wind pre-development and project acceleration program, removes barriers for nuclear energy by repealing chapter 503 of the acts of 1982, and allows for smart solar permitting to get more projects online faster, among other initiatives.

The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.