CLT News Release

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Ode to Joy
Governor Baker’s FY 2017 budget proposal

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Governor Baker’s 2017 budget proposal is sweet music to the ears of the taxpayers. Twice in one week themes of fiscal restraint ring from both the Governor’s state of the commonwealth address and today his FY 2017 budget proposal. No longer are annual refrains of the need for new taxes or increased revenues crooned by a Massachusetts Governor.

Instead we get lyrics like “avoid tax increases” in the Governor’s budget message to the Legislature. Especially cherished are themes like “eliminating,” “belt tightening,” and “level funded.” These phrases were missing from the previous administration’s chorus for years.

Citizens for Limited Taxation applauds the Governor for his focus on fiscal responsibility to start off the year. We look forward to his plans to reform and reverse the irresponsible ways state government operates in the months ― and years ― ahead.

 

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