Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Senate passes on tax relief, may consider before session end

Gov. Charlie Baker

Gov. Charlie Baker’s tax cuts aren’t necessarily dead in the Senate, but the Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday revealed a budget that ignored them. “We haven’t had serious discussions about tax changes,” Chairman Michael Rodrigues said. “We’ll have a holistic discussion and debate on that in the future.” The Senate’s budget proposal, all $49.68 … Read more

Boston Chamber says Baker tax cuts need a new look

James Rooney, head of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Massachusetts legislators made a mistake when they took a pass on Gov. Charlie Baker’s tax cut proposals last week, the president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce said, suggesting lawmakers take a second look. “We supported all of them … it just seems like this is stereotypical party behavior. You’ve got the Republican party … Read more