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Jan 11, 2023
EDUCATION
In the last two years, MTF has deepened its engagement in child care policy due to the essential role it plays in creating economic opportunity across the state. Without it, parents cannot enter and remain in the workforce and employers cannot...
EDUCATION
Dec 14, 2022
ECONOMY
A new report out today from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF) presents clear and comprehensive data demonstrating that an aging and declining population reduces the size of the state’s workforce, putting the Massachusetts economy in...
ECONOMY
Nov 03, 2022
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
House and Senate budget leaders have released a compromise $3.76 billion economic development bill, which also closes the books on fiscal year (FY) 2022.  This legislation, which cuts the House and Senate economic development bill proposals by...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Sep 29, 2022
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Fiscal year 2023 began several months ago, but the loose ends of an eventful FY 2022 provides a more intriguing budget plotline. Unprecedented tax collections, outstanding spending bills, and close to $3 billion in taxpayer refunds combine for a...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Sep 13, 2022
PUBLIC FINANCE > Taxes > Income Tax
This November, voters will decide whether or not to approve a ballot initiative that would impose a new tax on income over a million dollars. If approved, this change to the state’s constitution takes effect on January 1, 2023. MTF does not...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Taxes > Income Tax
Sep 12, 2022
Job description: Policy Researchers conduct research and work with other MTF team members to publish findings and analysis in assigned policy areas. Policy areas will include early childhood education but will also be determined by the work of the...
Sep 07, 2022
EDUCATION
Over the last two years, the child care industry has been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Child care closures, labor shortages, and changing workforce patterns have upended a system that was already in crisis due to high costs and...
EDUCATION
Aug 18, 2022
TRANSPORTATION
The MBTA is in a full-blown crisis. Failure to fix it has profound impacts on the region’s economy and the companies and people forced to rely on public transit. The MBTA’s problems are not new; nor are studies and panels and commissions to recommend...
TRANSPORTATION
Aug 12, 2022
ECONOMY
Massachusetts is facing a perfect storm of circumstances which, if not addressed, threaten to undermine the state’s historic advantage in attracting and retaining both businesses and talent, and could ultimately jeopardize our economic edge over...
ECONOMY
Aug 08, 2022
ECONOMY
Dear Senate President Spilka and Speaker Mariano: As a coalition of business organizations, we write to urge you to pass the economic development bill in informal session as soon as possible. Both chambers unanimously passed comprehensive bills...
ECONOMY