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Massachusetts Senate President Blasts Federal Cuts Amid Surging Tax Revenues

10/7/2025

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Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka says Massachusetts cannot offset federal cuts or raise taxes.
She criticized Trump and Congressional Republicans for undermining state support, echoing House Speaker Ron Mariano.
Unemployment stands at 4.8% with slower growth, per Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
Tax revenues beat projections by $2.1 billion, driven by a new surtax on high earners.

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Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka says Massachusetts cannot offset federal cuts or raise taxes.
She criticized Trump and Congressional Republicans for undermining state support, echoing House Speaker Ron Mariano.
Unemployment stands at 4.8% with slower growth, per Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
Tax revenues beat projections by $2.1 billion, driven by a new surtax on high earners.