By Charlie Deitz
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Massachusetts – IN ORDER TO HELP BALANCE THE STATE BUDGET, THE SALES TAX IN MASSACHUSETTS IS SET TO GO FROM TO 5 PERCENT TO 6.25 PERCENT ON AUGUST 1ST. LAW MAKERS HOPE THE INCREASE WILL BRING IN AN ADDITIONAL 600 MILLION DOLLARS OR MORE. OUR BERKSHRIE BUREAU CHIEF CHARLIE DEITZ REPORTS