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Greetings!
The May 5th hearing in support of An Act To Invest In Our Communities was a strong show of force for those of us who are fighting for a tax system that funds our communities' needs, raising revenue in a way that's fair to all Massachusetts residents, and keeps our state on firm fiscal footing.
Thank you to the more than 500 people who turned out in support of the bill, winning support from 40 state reps and senators!
 This summer, activists from across the state will be building on that critical mass of support by reaching out to new allies to gain more support for our revenue reform. As part of this effort, ONE Massachusetts will be asking you to identify and document the effects of budget cuts on your community and the programs people in your community rely on.
With your help, we can make sure that our elected officials understand the consequences to the cuts they've made, and that by combining additional revenue with more strategic cuts, we can balance the state's budget in a way that is more effective and stable than with cuts alone. Even better, they will understand that there are organized constituencies who also understand this and will support their votes for tax reform.
Victory is within sight. Our job now is to expand our support in the Legislature and in communities across the state. Please join us in our effort to secure the funding our communities need to grow and thrive.
Stay tuned for more ways to get directly involved in this campaign. Feel free to contact me in the meantime with any questions or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Yawu Miller
Deputy Director, The Public Policy Institute
ONE Massachusetts
(617) 275-2918
yawu@realclout.org
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From the ONE Mass Mini Blog...
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 Community Investment
State and Local Leaders Look Into Fiscal Revenue and Budget Options
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 Building a Better State
Local and Statewide Leaders and Advocates Look at How We're Investing in Our Budget Priorities
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 Reforming OUR Government
Leaders and Community Members Rebuilding a Platform for Diverse Input and Change
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