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 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.
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.
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
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 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.
