Mass. Senate rebukes Wu’s tax shift, backs homeowner relief
TL;DR
The Massachusetts Senate advanced a targeted tax-relief bill to cushion homeowners from sharp residential tax hikes and rejected Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to shift more tax burden onto commercial properties in Boston; the relief measure passed 37-1, while Wu’s amendment failed 33-5, setting the stage for House consideration amid ongoing tensions between Wu and Senate leadership.
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