Sound familiar? We all want and deserve to live healthy, happy lives, and there are some things that we must work on together because we just can't do them on our own – clean water, safe roads, reliable emergency services. Sometimes, it's all too easy to take these things for granted. That is because there is a pervasive disconnect between those things we expect from our government, and the way that those public structures are maintained.
We've already seen one round of 9C cuts this session, and this week will likely bring more. People across our state are already talking about the options we have to avoid devastating cuts – and taxes are clearly on the table:
- Patrick Considers Raising Gas Tax [Boston.com, Jan 13, 2009]
- Mayor Set to Take on Larger Role (Meals Tax) [Boston.com, Dec 21, 2008]
Get Informed about some of our options to boost state revenues. Ready to learn how to talk more effectively about all kinds of taxes? Check out the of our Upcoming Events at ONE Massachusetts, like next Thursday's Insider Budget Briefing, or request a training for your organization or community!
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