I left David Chase and Jim Sloman know that I liked this article on pro-growth economic policies and asked for their comments and they had the exchange reproduced below. As a state representative, I focus on matters of state policy…
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An exchange about policy on economic growth
Tagged with: Long-term Financial Obligations and Outlook, Taxes
Posted in economic development, taxes
Posted in economic development, taxes
Sales tax on alcohol – other taxes, and other consumer savings
There’s been a bit of press about the drive to repeal the sales tax on alcohol. Personally, I’m not crazy about paying an extra $1.25 on a case of Harpoon IPA. I have some questions (which I can’t find answers…
The Budget Conference Report
We passed the conference committee report this week. It now goes to the Governor’s desk for review.
Overlay Reserve Account Issue
I would support this law change if it were subject to a vote of the people consistent with the spirit of Proposition 2.5. As written right now, there is no such provision for a local electoral vote and I expect to vote against the change. I will make my final decision after listening to debate on the floor.
Dazzled by the stars
Last week, I voted with a surprisingly small minority to curtail the state’s film tax credit, which was expanded under the leadership of former speaker Sal DiMasi. Mike Widmer, the President of the Massachusetts Taxpayer Foundation, has stated that “All…
Trip to NH
While on a trip to NH to look for a “new address” I stopped at BJ’s Wholesale in Nashua. I actually had a hard time finding a NH license plate! 8 out of 10 were MA Plates doing there shopping…
Taxes, environment and energy
Keep up the good work. The tax that makes sense to me is increasing gas taxes and spending the money on, in priority order: expanded mass transit (this helps drivers too by reducing congestion and wear and tear on the…
Increased income tax proposal
I was disappointed to read in the Belmont Citizen-Herald that you are proposing a bill to raise taxes on those making more than $140,000 per year to 7.5% per annum. In these economically difficult times, I believe that the state…
What’s your limit Will?
“I personally remain prepared to go further and increase the gas tax to better fund both roads and transit infrastructure.” You voted for the sales tax, you voted to Tax the Tax on beer and wine(ya that’s right! you taxed…