Massachusetts
Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts has enough revenue to consider suspending gas tax
BOSTON – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker mentioned the state has “greater than sufficient funding” at its disposal to droop the gasoline tax, cross his proposed tax aid plan and nonetheless put money into the state. Does state treasurer Deb Goldberg agree with the governor’s evaluation?
Goldberg joined WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller.
“(Baker) is totally proper. I do not suppose individuals understand simply how a lot cash we now have within the financial institution,” Goldberg mentioned
The Democrat mentioned the state has better than anticipated income popping out of the COVID pandemic, a feat she referred to as “fairly unimaginable.”
Goldberg mentioned the state has about $16 billion within the financial institution, and added she believes now’s the time to supply tax aid in opposition to inflation and rising gasoline costs.
“I’d say we’re in excellent form,” Goldberg mentioned. “I do consider strongly that we have to discover aid for people who find themselves actually affected by inflation and the price of gasoline.”
Keller @ Giant: Half 2