Josh S. Cutler is State Representative for the Sixth Plymouth District in the Massachusetts Legislature. He currently serves as Chairman of the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. He is House Chair of the Coastal Caucus, the Future of Work Commission and the UI Trust Fund Study Reform Commission, and co-founder of the Blockchain Technology Caucus.
Rep. Cutler talks about regional school transportation and other local aid issues
Coverage of boost to school aid for Pembroke schools.
Overview of FY17 state budget which boosts Chapter 70 School Aid.
Summary of Municipal Modernization Bill proposed by Gov. as approved by House W&M.
Article on Rep. Cutler’s successful effort to boost Chapter 70 school aid funding in FY17 budget.
More coverage of boost to per pupil minimums in Chapter 70 formula.
House FY17 budget provides more funding to local cities and towns
Coverage of Rep. Cutler’s work to get funding for Pembroke pond management.
Update on Chapter 90 funding to cities and towns for local road and bridge projects
Read article on bi-partisan efforts to restore local aid cuts.
Update on Rep. Cutler’s public forum on Unfunded Mandates with State Auditor Suzanne Bump.
Track legislation (H.3773) co-sponsored by Rep. Cutler to give cities and towns more flexibility in the issuing temporary bonding notes.
Track bill (H.3691) written by Rep. Cutler to reduce local interest fees paid by cities and towns in judicial actions.
Read Rep. Cutler’s commentary opposing a state takeover of our local housing authorities
Read article about Rep. Cutler’s support for local Cultural Councils and arts organizations.
Coverage of efforts by Rep. Cutler and Rep. Diehl to question if new state requirement on background checks for teachers is unfunded mandate