BOSTON (WWLP) - The Healey Administration announced their next budget plan for 2026, proposing increasing state spending to more than $59 billion. Officials approve new Springfield courthouse plans Each year in January, the Massachusetts Governor presents her plan for the state's finances, for the House and Senate to amend and vote on. For fiscal year 2026, the state government plans to invest to continue several programs, including free community college, improving statewide transportation, and ensuring free school meals. Governor Healey plans to continue work on the West-East Rail and making higher education more accessible in western Massachusetts through these advancements. "We're focusing those investments on things that people depend on, need, all over the state. Childcare, education, housing, transportation," Healey said. This budget totals $59.6 billion and includes $1.95 billion in spending pulled from the so-called "millionaire's tax." The budget process lasts until July, when lawmakers will need to finalize their choices for the coming fiscal year. Local News Headlines Governor Healey unveils $59 billion 2026 budget Officials approve new Springfield courthouse plans Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant to benefit local fire departments Springfield task force helps homeless population with winter resources WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.