November 25, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022

Massachusetts is now flush with cash, possibly reshaping debate over proposed millionaires tax

Matt Stout ,

The Boston Globe

“You can be for more transportation revenue, which we are, and not support this tax increase,” said Eileen McAnneny, president of the business-backed Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, which in September warned the MBTA is staring down “fiscal calamity” in the coming years. McAnneny suggested state officials should instead consider raising the gas tax or hiking fees to address needs beyond the federal aid.