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NEWTON — Every state resident with a phone has paid a tax on their monthly phone bill for more than a decade to enhance 911 emergency services.
Since 2004, the state has taken the tax money, totaling more than $1.5 billion, used very little or 11% to enhance 911 services and the rest to balance the budget and for other expenses.
None of the money collected by the state has been passed down to the county or municipal level to help fund their 911 improvements and operations.
A resolution and proposed state legislation are looking to change that…
