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As Mass. takes a second shot at tax cuts, here's a breakdown of where the House proposal follows — and differs — from Gov. Maura Healey's plan. Plus: — Boston's goodbye to Mel King — Mental health and the Marathon bombing anniversary wbur.org/news/2023/04/1… #mapoli

Gov. Healey and the House agree on a few items within their respective tax proposals — however, these current discussions are hardly the end when it comes to talks on tax reform. Learn more: wbur.fm/3KvhUab

The EPA is proposing tailpipe emission rules so strict that carmakers would need two-thirds of their sales to be zero-emission by 2032 to comply. And that seems to be precisely the goal. wbur.fm/40hXpDX

The C-Mart stores, which specialize in Asian foods and are located in the South End and Chinatown as well as in Quincy, were issued 15 citations in 2021 following an investigation by the attorney general's Fair Labor Division. wbur.fm/3MCHVqW

The White House says drug deaths linked to a mix of synthetic drugs including fentanyl and xylazine — also known as tranq — are a major public health threat. The drug cocktail is spreading fast. wbur.fm/3Ab5a3X

Saturday marks exactly 10 years since the Boston Marathon bombings. That day, you can pay tribute to the survivors at a memorial service and by volunteering. And with the 5K happening, it'll be a packed day. Here's what you need to know for April 15. wbur.fm/3zSv3Fi

ESSAY: "An hour after the elite runners crossed the finish line, I passed under the same banner," said Tova Mirvis. "It was a victory of perseverance and the ability to run from fixed notions of what I could do, toward an alternate idea of who I might be." wbur.fm/40ZU39r

Concord-based novelist Stona Fitch once worked for a high-end watch company. He walked away from it with an idea for a novel about a watch that could kill people. wbur.fm/3mlG3bn

Ed Davis led the Boston Police Department during the Boston Marathon bombings. Now a national speaker on law enforcement's response to mass tragedies, he discusses how his department acted in 2013 — and how security and policing have changed since then. wbur.fm/3zTUx58

Mass. House Speaker Ronald Mariano on Tuesday unveiled a $654 million tax cut proposal for the 2024 fiscal year aimed at helping seniors, renters, businesses and homeowners while rewriting the law that returned about $3 billion to taxpayers last year. wbur.fm/3GCpw9O

Mental health experts say countless people suffered psychologically in the wake of the attacks — even if they were not in Boston or physically hurt. They warn that this anniversary could surface difficult or unhealthy emotions for many people. wbur.fm/402Mfm0

Beginning April 15, the MBTA is increasing its signing bonus for over a half-dozen positions to $7,500, as the agency's shortage of workers continues to drag down service. wbur.fm/3Ksjaeb