state constitution

Massachusetts

The ‘millionaire tax’: California here we come

Massachusetts progressives are making another try at amending the state constitution to permit a graduated income tax. This is after unsuccessful efforts to do the same thing in 1962, 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1994. But this time is different. In 1994, proponents were upfront about what they had in mind.

Massachusetts

Constitutional Amendment proposed for Mass millionaire tax

Written by Matt Murphy The coalition behind last year's successful push to guarantee earned sick time for Massachusetts workers has taken the first step on Tuesday toward amending the state's constitution to tax income over $1 million at a higher rate.