Bill to expand local-option meals, lodging and vehicle excise taxes advances in Revenue Committee hearing Administration and municipal leaders told the Joint Committee on Revenue that the Municipal Empowerment Act (H.56) would give cities and towns new local-option revenue tools — modest increases to lodging and meals taxes and a new vehicle excise surcharge — along with administrative reforms such as central valuation of utility property and expanded,

The Municipal Empowerment Act is set to revolutionize how Massachusetts cities manage budget pressures with new local-option taxes and innovative reforms, but not everyone is on board.

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Massachusetts Committee Advances Municipal Empowerment Act for Staffing and Fiscal Stability Committee hears proposals to address local staffing shortages and municipal fiscal health.

Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing for a groundbreaking home rule petition that could redefine local governance and tackle critical staffing shortages!

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