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Wu’s property tax proposal is dead, Senate president says
The controversial property-tax shift bill that has driven months of debate will not receive a vote in the Senate, the chamber's top Democrat announced Monday night, hours after the bill had been derailed. -
Top senator urges Boston to set rates without tax shift
Sen. William Brownsberger of Belmont called for the bill to be laid aside and for Boston to finalize its property tax rates without any shift. -
As Biden administration winds down, state’s liability for $2.5 billion in misspent federal funds remains unclear
The money was erroneously disbursed during the Baker administration. -
Healey signs $4 billion jobs bill
It offers hundreds of millions of dollars of long-term state support to the life sciences and climate technology industries, clears the way for development of a professional soccer stadium in Everett, controversially shields a nonprofit accused of predatory lending, and more. -
Boston seniors urge Beacon Hill to approve Wu property tax plan
Seniors said the mayor’s tax plan would ease their financial burdens. -
‘The clock is ticking’: New report says Beacon Hill inaction could hurt the state's economy
One lawmaker negotiating the final economic development bill says they could strike a deal in the next few weeks. -
It was a bad day for the stock market. But one local economist has a message: Relax.
Jon Gruber of MIT says a one-day drop is not infrequent and should not be cause for concern. -
Boston City Council passes Wu’s controversial property tax proposal
The tax proposal would give Boston the power to increase commercial property rates to alleviate any revenue shortfall. -
Massachusetts home sales spiked 7% in April. Could it be a good sign?
The uptick marks the largest year-over-year increase since June 2021, according to a new report from the real estate research firm the Warren Group. -
The average Boston renter spends 47% of their income on housing. In Seattle, it's 28%. Why?
With the biotech, university and hospital sectors growing, Boston's zoning laws often prevent new housing from being built, driving up rent prices exponentially.