Advocates promised the new tax would bring in over $1 billion a year in new revenue. And they quickly saw their predictions surpassed: the state Department of Revenue estimates it will generate over $1.5 billion this fiscal year.
I’m an international student in MA, I remember getting SMS spam telling me to vote against it since it is aimed against retired people and veterans. Don’t ask me how
Because there’s probably a significant number of affected rich folks who are retirees, vets, or both. Though, the propane you saw insinuates that it’s the other way around - that a significant number of retirees and vets would be targeted by the new law. It’s a pretty common tactic used against dumb people who can’t tell the difference. Good on you for seeing through it.
I’m an international student in MA, I remember getting SMS spam telling me to vote against it since it is aimed against retired people and veterans. Don’t ask me how
Because there’s probably a significant number of affected rich folks who are retirees, vets, or both. Though, the propane you saw insinuates that it’s the other way around - that a significant number of retirees and vets would be targeted by the new law. It’s a pretty common tactic used against dumb people who can’t tell the difference. Good on you for seeing through it.