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Senate Democrats on Thursday advanced a long-awaited tax relief package, and both branches and the governor have now all rolled out proposals to cut costs for...

Senate Democrats on Thursday advanced a long-awaited tax relief package, and both branches and the governor have now all rolled out proposals to cut costs for Massachusetts residents and make the state more competitive.

Senate Democrats on June 8 advanced a long-awaited tax relief package, and both branches and the governor have now rolled out proposals to cut costs for Massachusetts residents and make the state more competitive. But the Senate Ways and Means Committee's plan to bring relief to taxpayers is close to half the long-term size size

Senate Democrats on Thursday advanced a long-awaited tax relief package, and both branches and the governor have now all rolled out proposals to cut costs for Massachusetts residents and make the state more competitive.

BOSTON — Senate Democrats on Thursday advanced a long-awaited tax relief package, and both branches and the governor have now all rolled out proposals to cut costs for Massachusetts residents and make the state more competitive.

“The fact that our 25- to 40-year-olds are leaving the state, it’s not because of tax policy or they’re day-trading on Wall Street," said one state Senator. “It’s because they can’t afford housing.”

Senate Democrats rolled out a $586 million tax relief proposal Thursday that boosts several housing-related initiatives but steers clear of significant changes to Massachusetts’ tax-cap law and short term capital gains tax.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll visited Fall River to tour local businesses and host a roundtable with area business leaders.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll visited Fall River to tour local businesses and host a roundtable with area business leaders.

Unlike wealthier suburbs, places like Brockton welcome housing. But it’s hard to attract developers without help from the state.