Capital

"They always pass these authorizations with a lot of fanfare as if they are going to spend the money immediately, but a lot of these bond bills are over five or ten years," Widmer said.

Michael Widmer, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, said use of more than $75 million a year would be ill-advised.

Budget watchdog Michael Widmer, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, also blasted the administration's plan.