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Turkey Troubles? Massachusetts is One of the More Expensive States to Host Thanksgiving Dinner

The cost of living in Massachusetts may be putting a damper on this festive holiday.

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Massachusetts Voters Deliver a Message of Moderation

The economy, particularly the burden of everyday expenses, drove many of the outcomes in this most recent election. Voters told us where they are. It’s up to us to meet them there.

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FACT CHECK: Tax Foundation Ranks Massachusetts in Bottom 10 States for Tax Competitiveness

Although there are several indexes measuring state tax competitiveness have been published, we find the overall conclusions are the same.

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Are Taxes Driving Top Athletes Away From Massachusetts?

Boston is the City of Champions, winning 13 championships across major league sports in the last 24 years. But could Massachusetts’ tax policies threaten future Duck Boat parades?

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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.

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