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Massachusetts spending $75 million a month on shelters, cash could run out in April without infusion

Massachusetts spending $75 million a month on shelters, cash could run out in April without infusion
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Boston Chamber CEO talks new ways to fund the MBTA, including taxes

Boston Chamber of Commerce President CEO Jim Rooney said he is not opposed to a new tax or fee to boost funding at the MBTA.

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Healey feels the squeeze as state revenues fall and the economy cools

The state is curbing spending as it heads for a second straight decline in annual tax receipts.

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Healey proposes new $58 billion budget: What you need to know

The proposal comes amid falling state tax collections, and projections of essentially flat revenue growth over the next fiscal year. "We are tightening our belts. I want to be clear about that," Healey said at a press conference Tuesday.

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Healey s proposed tax boost can help Mass cities and towns

But this is no time for Healey to go wobbly on liquor law reforms.

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