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It's Juneteenth! Most government offices are closed for the holiday, but local residents can visit the MFA, ICA and other museums for free today. The city of Boston has a list of public Juneteenth celebrations here. Now, to the news: Another ballot question down — and it's a big one: Massachusetts' top court ruled yesterday that the proposed ballot question to cut the state's income tax from 5% to 4% cannot appear on the ballot this fall. The decision suddenly sidelined what was shaping up to be an expensive battle. For now, at least. - Why? The Supreme Judicial Court agreed with opponents' arguments that the question summary was "significantly misleading," because it did not mention that the measure would also cut the state's tax rate on long-term capital gains. That summary was written by Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office and was used on forms used to gather signatures to support the petition. (It would appear on the actual ballots this fall and would be "likely to influence voters," the SJC noted.) And according to the court, there's no way "for revising a deficient summary" at this point in the initiative process.
- Where does that leave the business-backed groups that were supporting the question? They're not happy, since the way the summary was worded was out of their control. Chris Keohan, a spokesperson for Taxpayers for an Affordable Massachusetts, said in a statement that the group is "deeply disappointed" and called for a review of how ballot questions are handled by the AG's office in the future to ensure "accountability and precision."
- What's next for the tax cut effort? Keohan hinted they may try again in 2028. (It wouldn't be the first time a tax-related ballot question returned a few years after getting blocked by the SJC on a technicality.) Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve even vowed to start the process this summer.
- Still headed toward the ballot: Taxpayers for an Affordable Massachusetts is also behind a 2026 ballot initiative to change the state's Chapter 62F revenue cap law so that taxpayer rebates are triggered more often (like in 2022). And that one is still moving forward. Keohan confirmed the group submitted its second round of signatures for the question by this week's deadline.
- Next up on the docket: The SJC still has two lawsuits challenging 2026 ballot questions to rule on this summer: rent control and all-party primaries.
Tartan Army, reassemble: Scotland play their second and final World Cup game in Foxborough tonight at 6 p.m. (This time, it's against a tougher opponent: Morocco.) But before our kilt-wearing friends leave us, Boston signed a letter of intent yesterday to become sister cities with the Scottish city of Glasgow. The official deal will be signed next April, so now the Tartan Army have to come back. - Travel advice: If you're taking the train to the game, the T is asking — begging! — riders to arrive at South Station within their designated boarding group windows so they don't have massive lines like last weekend. "Do not arrive early," T officials said in a statement yesterday. Drivers are advised to avoid the area around South Station due to the street closures and crowds.
- The MBTA also said it will hold the last train back to Boston until 11:45 p.m., in case people want to stick around in Foxborough to watch the Brazil-Haiti game.
Pre-game plans: Mayor Michelle Wu's office also announced two "social districts" last night where people will be allowed to drink alcohol (purchased from businesses within the districts) outside — and they open today. The districts are located on Union and Marshall streets near Faneuil Hall and on Temple Place in Downtown Crossing. They'll run through July 31. The home team: Following yesterday's weather-induced closure, Boston's World Cup fan fest at City Hall Plaza is set to reopen at 2 p.m., ahead of Team USA's second group stage game against Australia at 3 p.m. Registrations are already booked out. The U.S. could clinch a berth to the knockout rounds with a win. However, they could be without star Christian Pulisic due to a calf injury. - Meanwhile: Arlington, the hometown of U.S. defender Miles Robinson, is hosting not one but two watch parties for the game: one at Arlington Reservoir Beach and one at Arlington Town Hall. Town officials told WBUR's Dan Guzman that Robinson recorded a video message to fans that will be played at the parties. Check out our full guide to find a World Cup watch party near you.
It's back: After a delay due to dock repairs, ferry service to Boston Harbor's Spectacle Island resumes this weekend. Starting on Saturday, the ferries will run seven days a week through the summer. See the schedule and prices here. P.S.— What is Logan Airport spending about $30 million to improve? Take our Boston News Quiz and test your knowledge of this week's stories. |
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- Simon Winchester Is Leaving the Solitude He Spent 25 Years Creating (The Wall Street Journal)
- TSA forced to issue warning as foreign World Cup fans fall in love with American condiment (The Independent)
- No Scotland, no party: Inside the Tartan Army takeover of Boston (The Athletic)
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"We dress good, we know how to play soccer, we know how to do everything," said Clement Kalamba Moise, of Portland, barely able to contain his excitement. "For me, we already win the World Cup. I'm good. We already win the World Cup." Read more. |
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Before you go: An important clarification from the governor.
Correction: Earlier this week, we incorrectly stated that Cape Verde is the smallest country in this year's World Cup. We meant to say that it is the second-smallest country. (Curaçao is the smallest country in the tournament, both by population and by land size!) Apologies to both the Blue Sharks and the Blue Wave for the error! |
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