The Governor also revised the Tourism Formula in his vetoes: “The Governor revised the tourism formula that the House and Senate approved in the budget they sent him.  The occupancy tax contribution was revised downward from $10 million to $7 million. The percentage distribution was changed as well to from 40% to 57.2% for MOTT …

From the MassProduction Coalition: FILM JOBS ADVOCACY ALERT! State Senate Plans to Debate Film Tax Credit This Thursday!  We have learned that members of the State Senate in opposition of the Film & Television Incentive Program may make attempts to file amendments that would dismantle the incentive this Thursday, July 14th during debate on an Economic Development …

As MALC reported on Friday, Governor Baker has vetoed $256 million in spending for the 2017 Proposed State Budget. The next step in the State Budget Process is for the Legislature (House and Senate) to decide whether or not to override the Governor’s some of or all his line item vetoes and/or his reduction in …

It was reported today by the State House News Service that Governor Baker will sign the State Budget this afternoon and in the budget, he has vetoed $256 million in spending.

The legislature has until the end of July to override his vetoes with roll call votes.

Stay tuned for updates…