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MTF Urges Legislature to Scale Back Governor’s $3 Billion Bridge Program

dlind — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:14:39 -0500

In testimony before the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets on June 4, MTF President Michael J. Widmer called on the Legislature to cap the Governor's bridge program at $1 billion. Mr.

MBTA Capital Spending: Derailed by Expansion?

dlind — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:37:57 -0500

In a major study of the T's capital spending, the Taxpayers Foundation concludes that the multi-billion dollar cost of proposed expansion projects threatens the T's ability to achieve improved services and stronger finances, the twin goals of forward funding.

The Infrastructure We Need - And How to Pay For It

dlind — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:41:01 -0500

Presentation to the Mass Insight Leadership Conference on the challenges of financing the Commonwealth's capital needs. Provides an overview of the state's capital problem and reviews alternatives for financing additional investments.

MTF Applauds Central Artery Finance Plan

dlind — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:43:31 -0500

MTF strongly endorses the Central Artery and capital finance plan released by legislative leaders today, which includes the best elements of proposals by the House, Senate and administration, and is based on the fundamental principles suggested by the Foundation.

MTF Proposes Transportation Finance Plan

dlind — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:45:56 -0500

MTF recommends that the state raise at least $2.5 billion in additional funding to support the Central Artery project's cost overruns while also ensuring a balanced statewide transportation program.

Reaching the Breaking Point: The Commonwealth's Capital Dilemma

dlind — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:13:22 -0500

This in-depth analysis of the Commonwealth's capital finances finds that the growing pressure on the capital budget has reached a crisis stage.