Wu, Kraft Spar Over Office Valuations

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and challenger Josh Kraft sparred over the latest report predicting a steep decline in office valuations and the implications for the city’s fiscal health.

Beacon Hill Shows No Urgency on Boston Tax Package

The senator who last year was one of the most vocal opponents of a Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plan to shift property taxes more onto commercial payers said he is friendlier to parts of a new-filed tax relief package meant to temper residential tax spikes through a plan tied to rebates.

The Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants last week launched the Financial Literacy for Newcomers Program

Biz Groups Waver on Boston Tax Deal

Business organizations urged Beacon Hill legislators to pause approval of a new property tax structure raising rates on commercial properties in Boston following the release of new assessment data.