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On November 8, 2022, Massachusetts voters passed Question 1: the Fair Share Amendment. We chose a fairer tax system, guaranteeing that the richest one percent will pay more to fund our public schools, colleges, roads, bridges, and public transit.
Since then, those making more than $1 million/year have paid more than $8.9 billion in Fair Share taxes. The other 99% of us haven't paid a penny more.
Now, Fair Share is at work, already funding more than $7.3 billion in transportation and public education investments—with billions more to come.
Here's how the first $7.3 billion in Fair Share funding is being spent:
Public Schools
$937
million
in direct aid to local school districts across Massachusetts
$419 million
to give every child free school meals, saving families hundreds of dollars a year
for MBTA infrastructure and operations, including repairs, maintenance, safety improvements, and low-income reduced fares
$1.4 billion
Public Transportation
for regional transit authorities, including expanded service hours, route expansions, and making fares free
$461 million
Public Colleges and Universities
$307
million
for financial aid to students at public colleges
$287
million
for tuition-free community college
$208
million
for public college campuses, buildings and infrastructure
Roads and Bridges
$1.3 billion
for transportation projects including the construction and repair of roads and bridges across the state
Early Education and Care
$1.2 billion
to expand access to high-quality childcare and pre-K to more children and families
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