STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, FEB. 3, 2015.....The Baker administration on Tuesday offered a budget-balancing plan that leans on $254 million in new revenue and $514 million in spending reductions to address a $768 million midyear state budget deficit.

Baker's plan includes $150 million in spending reductions that the governor is making through use of his emergency "9C" powers to cut appropriations. Baker's budget chief, Kristen Lepore, said the 9C cuts are being meted out roughly across the board in state government.

During a State House press conference, Baker said his plan is in sync with his pledge not to raise taxes or cut local aid and also does not count on draining fund from the state's savings.

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The governor said his plan is in keeping with his belief that state government should "live within its means" like families and small businesses.

Under his proposal, the governor's office will cut its own spending by 10 percent, Baker said.

Baker also plans to redetermine eligibility of individuals enrolled in the MassHealth insurance program and will hold back on spending state funds on services not covered by the federal government.

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito said Baker's plan holds harmless from cuts the Department of Children and Families and programs that serves homeless individuals.

Pressed on investments in public transit, give this week's system failures in the face of snow and cold temperatures, Baker said he hoped to discuss that issue in the coming weeks with Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack.

The legislation Baker plans to file and a list of 9C cuts was not immediately available.