This report is MTF’s first foray into the topic of racial disparities. Our interest stems from MTF’s commitment to a Commonwealth for economic opportunity for all. Our approach to this report was to research, compile and analyze as much data as we could from credible sources in five key areas—(1) income and wealth, (2) educational attainment, (3) economic opportunity, (4) criminal justice, and (5) healthcare—to provide a baseline of where things currently stand.
In light of the many changes occurring in the transportation realm, the Foundation strongly urges th
The MBTA’s fiscal and structural problems are so severe and pervasive that marginal reforms will n
The Massachusetts Taxpayer’s Foundation (MTF) believes that all segments of our society must rally


