Bid to ax tax break for films rejected

"All the evidence shows that this is a very costly tax credit with minimal economic impact, and the failure to limit it will require deeper cuts in other state programs, including aid to cities and towns,'' said Michael J. Widmer, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, a business-funded watchdog group. "The consequences for local schools and human services, which are already bearing the brunt of cuts, are very serious.''