budget

Politics & Government

Biden unveils a budget that would cut costs for families and hike taxes for the rich

1:21pm March 11, 2024

by Rachel Treisman

President Biden's $7.3 trillion budget wish-list puts dollar figures to his pledges in the State of the Union address. But actual spending plans are up to Congress.

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Students eat lunch in the cafeteria at Tonalea K-8 school in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Dec. 12, 2022. In Massachusetts, a new 4% state income tax on incomes above $1 million will help pay for free school lunches.

Education
Politics & Government

A 4% income tax on millionaires will make lunch free for Massachusetts K-12 students

5:01am August 18, 2023

by Ayana Archie

Massachusetts voters approved the Fair Share Amendment in November. It places a 4% tax on incomes above $1 million, in addition to the state's standard income tax of 5%.

Economy

Has inflation changed how you shop and spend? We want to hear from you

5:00am June 15, 2023

NPR wants to know whether rising prices have led you to shop differently for groceries, travel or entertainment; use "buy now pay later" services; or dip into savings to cover your debts.