Massachusetts Senate

Senate budget pinned on shaky revenue projections

Economy/ Politics

Senate budget pinned on shaky revenue projections

Weak collections so far spread concern, trigger search for new taxes

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STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE SENATE WAYS AND MEANS Committee members on Tuesday unanimously approved a $40.3 billion spending plan for fiscal 2018 that they said recognizes the state does not have as much revenue as it needs to pay for desired programs and service. With approximately $400 million in new revenues proposed, the budget tries(...)

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After election, Mass. can be beacon of light

Politics/ Opinion

After election, Mass. can be beacon of light

Civility and respect, not fear, should be the watchwords

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OVER THE LAST week I have heard many heart-wrenching stories about children and adults expressing their sadness and fear based on the results of the national election. It is natural to feel sad and disappointed when your candidate doesn’t win. It is not typical though, in our country, to feel fearful at the end of(...)

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