Tuesday, May 7, 2019

“I do think it’s important that we’re involving the public as much as possible”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The Senate working group formed to take a deep dive into tax policy and recommend ways to modernize and update the tax code will hold closed meetings, according to its chairman. 
Sen. Adam Hinds of Pittsfield, who also co-chairs the Joint Committee on Revenue, told the News Service that the working group will hold six regional hearings to take public testimony but will keep its monthly business meetings closed in an effort to facilitate “honest conversation” among group members. 
“It’s my inclination to do it this way,” said Hinds, who has described the group’s charge as modernizing and simplifying the state tax code by recommending legislative changes for consideration in the 2021-2022 legislative session. 
The group’s first meeting is set for 2 p.m. on May 15 in the Senate Reading Room. Its members include a former lieutenant governor and revenue commissioner, representatives of big businesses and labor unions, and several appointees who favor changes to boost revenue and make taxes fairer for low-income workers."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190506/state-senate-to-lead-closed-meetings-on-tax-policy-changes-to-facilitate-honest-conversation

From the archives, the original announcement of the Senate Revenue Working Group  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/senate-president-spilka-chair-hinds.html


Senate President Karen Spilka announces the members of the Senate Revenue Working Group, chaired by Senator Adam Hinds
Senate President Karen Spilka announces the members of the
Senate Revenue Working Group, chaired by Senator Adam Hinds

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