The Tax Revolt in Massachusetts: Revolution and Reason |
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Authors: | Bruce A Wallin |
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Institution: | Northeastern University, Boston, MA |
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Abstract: | The modern-day tax revolt in Massachusetts was initiated by passage of the property tax limitation measure Proposition 2½ in 1980. Predictions of draconian budget cuts never materialized due to state legislative modification of the initiative's provisions, and judicious use of local voter overrides. Massachusetts citizens have continued to bring tax issues to the ballot, with fairly reasoned outcomes. |
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