http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/ The full, basic Publications view page. en http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/public_finance/budget/fy_2013/20120516/2013_budget_summary <p>In the attached table, the Foundation summarizes and contrasts the 2013 budget proposals of Governor Patrick, the House and Senate Ways and Means as well as final spending for fiscal 2010 and 2011 and the original and projected spending for fiscal 2012.</p> FY 2013 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:38:26 -0500 abagley 1806 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20120504/mtf_statement_house_health_cost_legislation <p><!--[if !mso]> <mce:style><!<p><a href="http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20120504/mtf_statement_house_health_cost_legislation">read more</a></p> Health Care Economy Fri, 04 May 2012 15:19:12 -0500 cdouglas 1836 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20120413/massachusetts_health_reform_spending_20062011_update_%E2%80%9Cbudget_buste <p>Massachusetts has achieved near universal health care coverage with only modest additional costs to state taxpayers, according to a new study released today by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF).</p><p>The report, <i>Massachusetts Health Reform Spending, 2006-2011: An Update on the “Budget Buster” Myth</i>, found that state spending directly attributable to the health reform law grew from $1.04 billion in fiscal 2006 to $1.95 billion in fiscal 2011. The state’s share after accounting for federal reimbursements was $453 million, which equates to only 1.4 percent of the state’s $32 billion budget in fiscal 2011.</p><p><a href="http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20120413/massachusetts_health_reform_spending_20062011_update_%E2%80%9Cbudget_buste">read more</a></p> Health Care Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:20:25 -0500 abagley 1808 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20120319/municipal_health_care_savings_continue_climb Massachusetts cities and towns have reached nearly $80 million in first-year savings from municipal health care reform and are on pace to exceed by far the initial estimate of $100 million, according to the most recent data compiled by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. Health Care Municipal Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:50:55 -0500 abagley 1788 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20120208/mtf_analysis_major_savings_under_municipal_health_reform Massachusetts cities and towns are on pace to exceed by far the initial estimate of $100 million in first-year savings under the new municipal health care reform law, according to data compiled by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation. Health Care Municipal Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:19:05 -0600 abagley 1761 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20120113/crushing_burden_municipal_retiree_health_care_liabilities <p>The average single family homeowner in 10 of the state’s most economically vulnerable cities would need to pay an astonishing $13,685 today or absorb a crippling 20 percent property tax hike over the next 30 years to subsidize billions in unfunded retiree health care liabilities, according to a new report by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.</p> Health Care Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:52:47 -0600 abagley 1729 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/public_finance/revenue/20111212/mtf_forecast_weakening_jobs_picture_slows_revenue_growt <p>Fiscal 2013 tax revenues will grow by $822 million, or 3.9 percent, to $22 billion, less than half the rate of expansion in fiscal 2011, according to a new forecast released today by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.</p><p>“The small growth in tax revenues will put great strains on the fiscal 2013 budget with increases in nondiscretionary spending outpacing the additional revenues available,” Widmer said.</p><p><a href="http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/public_finance/revenue/20111212/mtf_forecast_weakening_jobs_picture_slows_revenue_growt">read more</a></p> Revenue Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:26:22 -0600 abagley 1704 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/public_finance/municipal/20111207/municipal_financial_data_41st_edition <p>Massachusetts cities and towns endured the most difficult two-year period in the Proposition 2 ½ era in fiscal 2010 and 2011 with property taxes rising to their highest share of local spending in 30 years, according to the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation’s 41st annual Municipal Financial Data report.</p> Municipal Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:16:35 -0600 abagley 1690 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/pensions/20110914/foundation_urges_passage_meaningful_pension_reforms In a presentation to PERAC's Emerging Issues Forum and a letter to state senators, the Foundation highlights the urgency of passing legislation to reform the pension system for state and municipal employees. Pensions Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:57:40 -0500 abagley 1639 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org http://www.masstaxpayers.org/publications/health_care/20110723/boston_globe_oped_dont_overreach_health_cuts <p>In their zeal to control health care costs, state lawmakers run the risk of causing serious damage to the health care sector, arguably the most important segment of the Massachusetts economy and certainly the most notable exception to the state’s dreadful job record over the past decade.</p> Health Care Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:58:48 -0500 abagley 1616 at http://www.masstaxpayers.org