Massachusetts lawmakers still hesitant on tax relief as most states have already delivered cuts
Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr passed a note to Democrat budget chief Michael Rodrigues as budget debate wrapped yesterday that spelled out in bold letters “I.O.U. $575 million.” It was a symbolic nod to one of the biggest still-lingering questions on next…
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Lawmakers look to crack down on drink spiking in Massachusetts bars
More than a year after police departments from Cape Cod to Boston began issuing warnings about rising reports of drink spiking at local bars, state senators have taken a first step toward addressing the issue. But advocates say to stop people from getting “roofied,” officials still need to grasp the full scope of the crisis. Boston…
Open government watchdogs shine light on Beacon Hill budget process
Budget watchdogs bent on shining a little light on a budget process that’s conducted largely out of public view on Beacon…
State senators take up the budget, 1,049 amendments
Of the 1,049 amendments tacked onto the Senate budget, one that aims to legalize online state lottery sales appears dead on arrival as debate opens on Tuesday. But iLottery is still…
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