Tax hikes, job cuts in Patrick budget
State spending would rise 3%; rivals pounce
Governor Deval Patrick unveiled yesterday a $28.2 billion budget proposal for the next fiscal year that would increase taxes on tobacco, candy, and soft drinks, trim tax incentives for the film industry, and eliminate hundreds of state jobs. (Full article: 1115 words)
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