"Massachusetts Welcomes 2024 with Fresh Laws and Tax Reforms"
Massachusetts welcomed the new year with a series of new laws, including a significant state tax cut, an increase in the rental deduction cap, and the implementation of dental reform to ensure more premium payments go towards patient care. The minimum wage remains at $15, now surpassed by Connecticut. Additionally, Boston's City Council saw the induction of four new members and the election of Ruthzee Louijeune as president, the first Haitian-American to serve on the council, with a focus on affordable housing and public school improvements. The next council meeting is scheduled for January 10.