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South Boston Democrat blocks Mayor Michelle Wu's tax shift bill in Senate for second time

The article from MSN discusses how South Boston Democrat, Senator Nick Collins, has blocked Mayor Michelle Wu's tax shift bill in the Massachusetts Senate for the second time. The bill, which aimed to adjust the city's tax rate to favor residential property owners by shifting more of the tax burden onto commercial properties, was intended to provide tax relief to homeowners. Collins, representing a district with significant commercial interests, argued that the shift would unfairly burden businesses, particularly small businesses, at a time when they are still recovering from economic challenges. He emphasized the need for a more balanced approach that considers the economic health of all sectors. This opposition has stalled the mayor's initiative, highlighting ongoing tensions between residential and commercial tax policies in Boston.

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