Category Archives: Revenue

The Health Care Case Against Question 3

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

As the video above says, Question 3 on the Massachusetts ballot next week would cut the state sales tax, devastating health care programs. Health Care For All urges a no vote on the Question 3 (and Question 1). An analysis … Continue reading →

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No Special Tax Breaks For Alcohol: The No On 1 Campaign Kicks Off

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

On Wednesday afternoon, the Committee Against Repeal of Alcohol Tax held the kick-off for its “Vote No on 1” campaign against the repeal of the alcohol tax outside the Massachusetts State House. Passionate speeches and a high energy level highlighted … Continue reading →

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The Health Case For Why We Should Maintain The Sales Tax on Alcohol

Posted on April 27, 2010 by

The Campaign for Addiction Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery, a broad coalition of organizations working on substance abuse and related issues, is working hard to urge House members to vote no today on amendment 43, which would repeal last year’s statute … Continue reading →

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Watch, and then Call: “There’s Nothing More Hurtful And Regressive Than A Budget Cut”

Posted on May 18, 2009 by

First, please watch the video below, highlights from today’s inspirational, packed “Stop The Cuts” rally at the State House. The speakers include Harris Gruman of SEIU and the Stop the Cuts Coalition; Lisa Wong, Mayor of Fitchburg; John Bennett of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's Mental Health, MA Health Reform, Oral Health, Prescription Drug Reform, Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Revenue | 1 Comment

Increase Taxes! Stop the Cuts! (Rally, Noon Monday)

Posted on May 15, 2009 by

We’re going to go beyond some of the more polite euphemisms, like “revenue enhancements,” and say what we mean: Massachusetts should increase taxes. We’ve talked about the bad news from the Senate Ways & Means Committee’s FY10 budget proposal nearly … Continue reading →

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What’s Not in the Senate Budget Proposal (UPDATED)

Posted on May 13, 2009 by

The Senate Ways and Means Committee released its version of the FY10 state budget today (text here), which even Committee Chair Panagiotakos described as “draconian.” The key question will be whether the Senate joins the House in embracing new revenue … Continue reading →

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Raise Revenue and Stop the Cuts: State House Events This Week

Posted on April 27, 2009 by

Three State House events will allow us to let our Representatives know that the public supports increased revenue to maintain our system of public structures that keep our communities safe and healthy, educate our children, and draw businesses to our … Continue reading →

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Public Support for New Revenues

Posted on April 22, 2009 by

This afternoon, One Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Community Action Network, along with other organizations, held a rally to oppose budget cuts proposed in the HWM budget outside of the State House. The group also advocated for new revenue streams. Advocates … Continue reading →

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We need more revenue to continue our success

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

On Tuesday, the Joint Committee on Revenue held a hearing on the revenue ideas included in the Governor’s H1 budget proposal. Hundreds of people crowded into Gardner Auditorium to voice their support (and in some cases opposition) to new revenue … Continue reading →

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