A Wealth of Evidence on Wealth Tax Consequences
The latest U.S. Census Bureau migration data confirms what policymakers and voters feared – the Commonwealth’s high-tax environment is making it harder to retain residents, business, and investment in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Ahead of the State of the Commonwealth, Voters Call for Tax Relief
As Governor Maura Healey delivers her 2026 State of the Commonwealth address, voters across the Commonwealth are sending a clear message about what they want most—relief from a growing tax burden.
New Revenue Cap Means Responsible Budget Growth
To increase our state’s competitiveness longterm, an income tax cut should be paired with a revised revenue cap – a policy that will appear on the ballot in 2026.
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A Wealth of Evidence on Wealth Tax Consequences
The latest U.S. Census Bureau migration data confirms what policymakers and voters feared – the Commonwealth’s high-tax environment is making it harder to retain residents, business, and investment in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Ahead of the State of the Commonwealth, Voters Call for Tax Relief
As Governor Maura Healey delivers her 2026 State of the Commonwealth address, voters across the Commonwealth are sending a clear message about what they want most—relief from a growing tax burden.
New Revenue Cap Means Responsible Budget Growth
To increase our state’s competitiveness longterm, an income tax cut should be paired with a revised revenue cap – a policy that will appear on the ballot in 2026.
New Data: Income Tax Cut Would Deliver Stronger Revenue Growth
A new original revenue model shows lowering the Massachusetts income tax rate would deliver long-term benefits to the state’s economic growth.
Assessing the Impacts of an Income Tax Cut in Massachusetts: A Technical Analysis
A new analysis of historical budget and economic data looks at the impact a proposed income tax cut would have on revenue in Massachusetts.
New Year, New Address?
As we ring in the New Year, a growing share of Massachusetts residents are thinking less about resolutions and more about relocation. Recent MOA polling shows that 1 in 3 residents are either personally considering moving out of the state next year or know someone who is considering leaving. Is that a signal that economic anxiety is becoming deeply rooted in how residents think about their future in the Commonwealth?
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