FACT CHECK: MassBudget Report Validates Fears About Income Surtax
Voters approved the income surtax measure thinking it would boost investment in public education and transportation. A brief review of recent budget data shows that may not be the case.
Standardized Tests Keep Mass. Schools Competitive
Lead critics of the MCAS point to a recent decline in test scores as a reason for abolishing the test as a high school graduation requirement. But the naysayers are wrong.
BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Competition key to getting Mass. economy back on track
There’s so much to love about Massachusetts. But when people compare their prospects in the Commonwealth to what they could have in another state, Mass. increasingly just cannot compete.
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POLLING: 80% of High School Parents Support Standardized Tests
New polling from MOA shows that a majority of Massachusetts residents — especially parents and caregivers — support standardized testing.
BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Competition key to getting Mass. economy back on track
There’s so much to love about Massachusetts. But when people compare their prospects in the Commonwealth to what they could have in another state, Mass. increasingly just cannot compete.
FACT CHECK: MassBudget Report Validates Fears About Income Surtax
Voters approved the income surtax measure thinking it would boost investment in public education and transportation. A brief review of recent budget data shows that may not be the case.
FACT CHECK: Mass Taxpayers’ Index Pinpoints the Commonwealth’s Top Strengths and Weaknesses
While several indexes measuring state competitiveness have been published, we find the overall conclusions are the same about the state’s strengths, weaknesses, and emerging opportunities.
Standardized Tests Keep Mass. Schools Competitive
Lead critics of the MCAS point to a recent decline in test scores as a reason for abolishing the test as a high school graduation requirement. But the naysayers are wrong.
SALEM NEWS: Groups continue to spar over wealth flight claims
A newly formed business advocacy group is pushing back against claims that wealthy residents aren’t leaving the state in high numbers.
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Our mission is to defend and strengthen the Massachusetts business climate, ensure long-term economic success and prosperity, promote social mobility, and enhance economic opportunities for all in the Commonwealth.
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