House Tees Up Vote on Healey’s Big MBTA Investments
House Democrats will seek a vote this week on a roughly $1.3 billion spending plan that would inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the MBTA as the agency wrestles with a major budget gap.
House Budget Chief Ready to Bulk Up MBTA Investments
The House budget chief wants to direct $1 billion in surplus income surtax funds towards transportation investments, mainly MBTA capital investments, he told business leaders at an event in Boston.
House Adds $2.1B to Healey’s $4B Housing Bill
House Democrats will seek a vote this week on a bill that combines $6.2 billion in state borrowing and tax credits with policy reforms designed to unlock new housing production, including allowing accessory dwelling units by-right statewide.
Top Boston Rep Mum on Wu CRE Property Tax Proposal
Chairman Aaron Michlewitz, one of the most powerful people in the state legislature, sidestepped a question Wednesday about Mayor Michelle Wu’s controversial proposal to change Boston’s property tax code.
Top Budget-Writer Explains House’s Transfer Tax Debate
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz said it’s been difficult to develop this spending plan because he’s not exactly sure what’s led to state tax collections running $186 million behind last yea
Healey Bullish, but Index Pans Mass. Biz Tax Climate
Continuing her tax reform victory lap, Gov. Maura Healey spoke to State Street executives Wednesday flanked by signs that read, “Saving Businesses Money.” But Massachusetts recently slid 12 places on an influential ranking of tax competitiveness.
Massachusetts Joins Multistate Pact on Post-Virus Economy
Massachusetts is joining six other Eastern states to coordinate strategies for reopening their economies after the coronavirus pandemic eases, Gov. Charlie Baker’s office said Monday.
