Press Release  Healey-Driscoll Administration and Legislative Leaders to Host Mid-Year Economic Roundtable

Boston — Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew J. Gorzkowicz, Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael J. Rodrigues and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz today announced that they will host a roundtable with key experts to discuss the current state of the Massachusetts economy and weigh the fiscal impacts of recent federal policy changes.

“As we move through Fiscal Year 2026 and begin to prepare for Fiscal Year 2027, it is as important as ever that we continue to assess and seek to understand what is happening in our economy and the impacts we might experience from federal budget and policy changes coming out of Washington. We know that we face significant economic headwinds, and this roundtable will help inform our administration as we continue to work with our partners in the Legislature to navigate these uncertain times,” said Executive Office for Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz.

“Mindful of current budgetary pressures and ongoing uncertainty, it is critically important that we weigh the impacts of recent federal policy changes on our Commonwealth’s economy, while remaining focused on fiscal responsibility and the challenging road ahead,” said Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “This roundtable provides a forum for myself, Chair Michlewitz, and Secretary Gorzkowicz to listen, learn, and work collaboratively in partnership as we chart our way forward during this increasingly turbulent time.” 

“This economic roundtable will help assist the Commonwealth to stay more informed on what lays ahead fiscally in the short- and long-term future. Given the uncertainties in our economy, and the turbulence coming out of Washington, it has never been a more important time to work collaboratively and listen to experts,” said Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-Boston), Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means. “I want to thank Chair Rodrigues and Secretary Gorzkowicz for their partnership in working through these difficult times.”

WHEN:         Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1 p.m.

WHERE:       Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA 02133, Room 428

PRESS:        Open  

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