Statement of Karyn Polito on Senator Kerry Tax Payments

"In the interest of fairness to all taxpayers, and in order to collect the revenue it may be owed, the state Department of Revenue should undertake an immediate investigation of whether Senator Kerry sought to avoid the payment of Massachusetts sales and excise taxes in the purchase of his boat, 'Isabel.' No person is above the law. For people to have confidence that the law is being applied equally, they need to be reassured that Senator Kerry is not receiving favorable treatment."

Statement of Karyn Polito on Recent Massachusetts Bond Ratings

“The recent bond rating by Moody's shows that what's good for Wall Street isn't necessarily good for Massachusetts taxpayers living on Main Street. While Beacon Hill politicians want to pat themselves on the back, the fact is they achieved that rating by taxing Massachusetts residents and raiding the Rainy Day Fund. That isn't something to celebrate. Ratings don't tell the whole story. What's more important to taxpayers is that we cut back on the excessive spending and borrowing that costs them too much money.”