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POLLING: Taxpayers Have Advice for New Competitiveness Council
Massachusetts’ competitiveness crisis is getting harder to ignore – and Governor Maura Healey’s new advisory council is the latest attempt to turn things around. We polled taxpayers on what they would like to see the new council address.
Union Members Want Tax Relief, Too
While polling data shows tax relief is popular, some labor leaders have dismissed them as “out of touch” with the needs of working men and women. But a new analysis of MOA polling shows that union members want tax cuts, too.
BOSTON GLOBE: Raise Up’s tax hike would stall progress on Massachusetts’ business climate
In a recent column, the Boston Globe referenced MOA’s latest blog on the proposed corporate “GILTI” tax hike, noting our critique of Raise Up Massachusetts’ misleading revenue claims. The piece echoes MOA’s warning that increasing taxes on Massachusetts employers would undercut recent progress toward improving the state’s business climate.
Mass Among Top-10 Worst States for Taxes, Finds New Ranking
The Tax Foundation’s newly released 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index ranks Massachusetts 43rd in the nation, placing it among the 10 least competitive states for taxes.
MOA released a statement in response to the latest rankings.
Even in Death, Mass Taxpayers Can’t Rest in Peace
In Massachusetts, the Grim Reaper doesn’t come alone – he brings the tax collector with him. The Commonwealth is one of just 12 states to impose an estate tax, ensuring that even in death, Massachusetts taxpayers can’t rest in peace. The “death tax” is yet another burden adding to the challenges facing Massachusetts families and the state’s competitiveness. On the bright side, a majority of voters agree it’s time to lay this tax to rest once and for all.
FACT CHECK: Raise Up’s New Tax Proposal is a Let Down
Raise Up is back with another misguided tax hike, this time taking aim at Massachusetts’ business community. The culprit? “Global intangible low-taxed income” or “GILTI,” which the group says should be taxed more to cover revenue shortfalls expected as a result of federal tax cuts.
New Council A Good First Step To Improve Massachusetts’ Competitiveness
Everyone’s talking about it: the Commonwealth is losing its competitive edge. Governor Maura Healey just announced a new initiative focused on finding out why.
DORCHESTER REPORTER: Two ’26 ballot questions could upend state revenue plans
The Dorchester Reporter discusses two MOA-inspired 2026 ballot measures and their overall impact on the Bay State.
1420 WBSM NEW BEDFORD’S NEWS-TALK STATION: Massachusetts Outspends Taxpayers’ Income Growth and Inflation
A recent 1420 WBSM segment cited Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance research showing state spending has surged more than $20 billion—over 50 percent—since 2018, warning that Beacon Hill’s unchecked growth far outpaces taxpayers’ income and inflation.
LOWELL SUN: Mass. needs new ideas to reboot listless economy
The Lowell Sun editorial board recently warned that Massachusetts’ economy is stagnating, weighed down by high costs, slow job growth, and outmigration. The article cites research from MOA showing that private-sector employment has fallen further below pre-COVID levels even as neighboring states show gains.
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