The Commonwealth now expects to have $1.95 billion in next year's budget from the new Fair Share surtax on high-income earners. That's a $650 million increase over last year, and the difference is roughly enough to cover the
#MBTA 's expected deficit. Updated story:
https://mass.streetsblog.org/2025/01/07/governors-task-force-has-a-plan-to-dodge-the-ts-fiscal-crisis-but-only-for-the-short-term
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