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Live And Let Live Radio Carla Howell Lib.Party Exec Director Almost Got Rid Of MA State Income Tax [ BzLq6X GwE]
Massachusetts Income Tax Repeal, 2002 Ballot Initiative Results
A 2002 ballot initiative to repeal the Massachusetts state income tax received 45% of the vote, significantly outperforming pre-election polls. The results revealed a demographic divide between big-government proponents in urban centers like Boston and university towns versus suburban and rural residents who favor smaller government and lower spending.