Fair Share Amendment

This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey unveiled a $63 billion spending plan, filed amid an election year. The budget proposal packs increases to local aid while seemingly avoiding any massive cuts.Most lawmakers in the Pioneer Valley say there are no objections to more aid, but as some told WAMC, making sure funding keeps up with growing costs and other factors remains a priority as the legislative session goes on.

The powerful union that represents 117,000 education professionals across Massachusetts says Governor Maura Healey is misusing taxpayer dollars designated for public schools and infrastructure.

After Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey delivered her state of the commonwealth address Wednesday night, state leaders are noting what didn’t make the cut.

Over the course of 2023, debate raged over the merits and shortcomings of the first tax cuts in Massachusetts in over 20 years.

An interview with Andrew Farnitano.

Claims "millionaires tax" will hurt the middle class

Backers of Question 1 on November ballot say it underscores need for more money for transportation projects

At press conference they push back on claims by opponents of the ballot question

Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that would levy a new 4% tax on all income above $1 million to fund public education and infrastructure held a rally in Pittsfield Monday.

The Pittsfield, Massachusetts city council has voted to endorse a November ballot proposal that would levy a 4% tax on annual income above $1 million.