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LOWELL SUN: Polls show that Healey’s no lock for second term
Two recently released polls shed light on what the state’s electorate contends should be Gov. Maura Healey’s priorities, and the probability she’ll be around for another four years to see them through.
BOSTON GLOBE: Don’t call it the ‘millionaires’ tax: Inflation is raising the bar on who pays Massachusetts’ high-earner levy
Two-plus years after Massachusetts residents voted to more heavily tax earnings over $1 million, inflation is steadily raising the bar on who actually needs to pay the extra levy each year.
FRANKLIN OBSERVER: Mass. Voters Say Taxes, Housing Affordability are Top Issues
Mass Opportunity Alliance (MOA) released a new poll last week that shows 32 percent of voters believe reducing housing costs is the most important issue they want gubernatorial candidates to address this campaign cycle.
BOSTON.COM: Proceeds from ‘millionaires tax’ are through the roof, according to state projections
The state is on track for another billion-dollar surplus, giving lawmakers more money to spend.
BARRON’S: Massachusetts’ Millionaire’s Tax Could Bring About an Exodus of the Super Wealthy
Conclusive data on the policy’s impact on state revenue aren’t available yet, but at least one advisor says family office clients in the state have relocated or are seriously considering doing so.
CNHI NEWS: Tax critics dispute wealth growth claims
Critics of the millionaires’ tax are disputing a recent study purporting to show the number of affluent families in Massachusetts is rising along with their wealth, calling the claims misleading.
BOSTON.COM: Mass Opportunity Alliance claims report showing an increase in millionaire population is faulty
A pro-business coalition is pushing back on claims that the number of millionaires in Massachusetts has actually increased since the 2022 passing of the Fair Share Amendment, also known as the “millionaire’s tax.”
BOSTON HERALD: Massachusetts millionaire’s tax stirs argument on whether state has gained or lost wealth
Fiscal watchdogs are not buying a recent study that found Massachusetts has gained scores of millionaires and ultra-wealthy individuals since the millionaire’s tax went into effect.
WICKED LOCAL: How much money do the Boston Marathon winners actually take home? They pay taxes on it
With winning comes a prize, of course. Both the first place winners as well as the first and second runners-up in each heat receive a cash reward. Here’s a look at how much the runners take home after all is said and done.
BOSTON GLOBE: The millionaires tax: A cautionary tale for RI
Rhode Island legislators — led by Representative Karen Alzate, a Democrat from Providence, and Senator Melissa Murray, a Democrat from Woonsocket — recently proposed new taxes on high earners.
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