Mass. Senate adopts $800 million tax plan for transportation
During a rare Saturday session, legislators yesterday cleared a transportation bill that would raise gas, tobacco and business taxes in Massachusetts by $500 million and eventually dedicate as much as $800 million a year in new revenues for transportation.
Mass. House passes $500 million transportation bill
Massachusetts lawmakers approved $500 million in new taxes as part of a transportation bill Monday night, despite a veto threat from Governor Deval Patrick.
Massachusetts lawmakers release $500 million transportation plan
Legislators today released a plan that rejects a $1.9 billion revenue plan proposed by Gov. Deval Patrick that included a hike in the state income tax to pay not only for modernizing the state’s transportation system, but also for new education initiatives.
Hundreds to rally at Mass. State House in support of Gov. Patrick’s tax plan
Hundreds of advocates for state services are expected to rally today in support of Governor Deval Patrick’s plan to increase taxes and spending on transportation and education.
White Ribbon Day: Hundreds of Boston-area men condemn violence against women
Hundreds of Boston-area men are gathering at the State House today to boycott violence against women.