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Increased Massachusetts Revenue: Where Is It Coming From?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick has unveiled a budget and tax plan that delivers just under $2 billion in new revenue to state coffers to fund transportation and educational initiatives. The Governor’s proposal does not simply rely on a straight increase in … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick Goes Long, and Local Reaction

Posted on January 19, 2013 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick unveiled his finance plans for transportation and education during his state of the state address Wednesday night, putting together a package that includes a cut to the sales tax, and an increase in the income tax. I have … Continue reading →

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State Tax Hikes in Our Future?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by billmanzi

House Speaker Bob Deleo, faced with a transportation system that is in financial shambles and some slowing of state tax collections against the benchmarks this year, is refusing to rule out tax hikes for the coming year. From the State … Continue reading →

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Tax Talk on Beacon Hill

Posted on March 11, 2009 by billmanzi

With the State of Massachusetts looking at some pretty bad revenue numbers some members of the House have begun talking about increases in the personal income tax or the sales tax. But such talk on the income tax brought quick … Continue reading →

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