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An effort to boost nature, backed by big-money donors, lands in the middle of Mass.’s ballot question mania
A coalition of environmental groups in Massachusetts is seeking voter approval to redirect existing tax revenues from sporting goods sales toward conservation efforts. The initiative, supported by significant donations from wealthy donors like Kirsten Waerstad, faces questions about its financial impact despite advocates' confidence in its broad public support.
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