Massachusetts voters have approved the millionaires’ tax and kept a law in place that allows immigrants without status to get driver’s licenses.
A day after Tuesday’s election, the Associated Press called the race for the Question 1 millionaires’ tax — creating a 4% tax on the portion of a person’s annual income above $1 million. The Yes side was leading 51.9% to 48.1% when the AP called the race at around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with 95% of the vote in.
Revenues from this tax will be used for public education, public colleges and universities; and for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and public transportation — subject to appropriation by the state Legislature. This change may increase annual state revenues by $1.2 billion in the near term.
