Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation

See what MTF President Douglas Howgate said about how the administration plans to close the FY 2024 budget gap. You can read our analysis of the closeout budget here: https://conta.cc/482yERj #mapoli #mabudget #taxes

📣 Sign up today for this year’s Tax Policy Conference featuring Congressman Richard Neal! This year’s hybrid conference will include a conversation with Congressman Neal, a ranking member of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, a look at Tax Policy after November, and more! 🔜 Register here: https://conta.cc/3zUUtWw

Yesterday, we provided our members with a look at the FY 2024 closeout supplemental budget, the state of the budget balance, and a discussion of some of the major factors that will continue to impact FY 2025. Read our report to learn more: https://conta.cc/482yERj #mapoli #mabudget #spending #taxes

A declining labor force is a threat to MA’s economic health and makes employment expansion less attractive for businesses. Read the Massachusetts Competitiveness Index here: conta.cc/3AXe7Bq Read the Bloomberg article here: https://conta.cc/3U51OcX #mapoli #workforce #business

Our first annual MA Competitiveness Index provides a wealth of policy-relevant information on where Massachusetts stands in the current competitiveness landscape and what policymakers should do to address these challenges. Read the Index here: conta.cc/3AXe7Bq Read the State House News Service article here: https://conta.cc/3zPVcs7 #mapoli #workforce #economy #research

👏 Thank you, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, for hosting yesterday's event! 💭 MTF President Douglas Howgate participated in the informative discussion on Massachusetts’ ability to compete and retain talent and businesses, including a look at our newly released Competitiveness Index. The first annual Index shows where Massachusetts stands nationally and against its geographic and economic competitors across 26 key competitiveness metrics. 📖 Read the Index here: http://conta.cc/3AXe7Bq #mapoli #workforce #economy #research

Today, MTF published an update on the state’s FY 2024 fiscal picture, including a review of tax revenue collections, the Governor’s closeout supplemental budget, and the administration’s proposals to build up reserve balances heading into FY 2025. Read the report here: https://conta.cc/482yERj #Mapoli #taxes #mabudget

Don’t forget to register today for a free hybrid discussion tomorrow hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce on Massachusetts’ ability to compete and retain individuals, workers, and businesses! #mapoli #reseach #policy

📑 MTF recently released our first annual Massachusetts Competitiveness Index Report, which examines data related to 26 metrics that are indicative of our ability to attract and retain individuals, workers, and businesses. 📊 The Index ranks Massachusetts’ standing nationally and against our economic and geographic competitors and shows the Commonwealth has changed in recent years in each of the metrics. 🔎 We’ve summed up some of the key metrics, but make sure to read the full Index here: https://t.co/LwD3B19Qq3 #Mapoli #publicpolicy #research #report

📣 Don’t forget to register for next week’s event hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, which includes a look at our Massachusetts Competitiveness Index that provides a baseline for understanding where Massachusetts stands and what we need to do to ensure equitable and sustainable economic success! #mapoli #policy #economy #workforce