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MBTA mulls layoffs to close projected $110 million deficitThe Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is considering laying off workers to close a potential $110 million deficit in fiscal year 2017, which began July 1.
Declining sales tax revenue, which is expected to generate $32 million less than originally anticipated, is partly to blame for the shortfall, local media reported.
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