In recent years, the state has provided substantial budget increases to UMass. A predicted slowing economy and the state income tax rollback may reduce state revenues for next year. If this happens, legislators will be forced to make hard decisions about what to fund and where to economize.
Legislators schedule time to meet with constituents.
Make an appointment and explain why you care about UMass-and why your Representative should too. Remind your legislator that UMass graduates remain in Massachusetts. Nearly 80,000 alumni live, work, pay taxes, and vote in the state. Write letters and make telephone calls. A quick phone call or a thoughtful letter tells your Representative that UMass is a priority.