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MA Residents Explain Why They’re Eyeing the Exit
A recent MOA survey found high taxes and high cost of living were top reasons former MA residents moved out. Now, Massachusetts residents are putting those concerns into their own words.
POLLING: Former MA Residents Say High Taxes Were Top Reason For Moving Out
A new survey of former residents shows the Commonwealth’s growing tax burden and overall cost of living are causing people to move elsewhere.
The Trojan Horse Threatening Taxpayer Refunds
Providing tax relief can be an Odyssean task, with each step forward met by a new obstacle. Now, the Commonwealth faces yet another challenge.
Mass is #1 in Education. Can We Keep It?
The latest CNBC States for Business Rankings puts Massachusetts in first place for education. But getting to first place is only half the battle. The challenge is maintaining our education standards long term .
Massachusetts’ “Fiscal Crisis” Doesn’t Add Up
For yet another year, Massachusetts is collecting and spending significantly more than it did the year prior. The continued growth in both revenue and spending indicates that claims like those from the state’s teachers union that the Commonwealth is in a “fiscal crisis” might not carry much water.
CNBC Ranking: MA Among Worst States for Cost of Doing Business, While Overall Ranking Improves
Massachusetts is once again among the most expensive states for the cost of doing business in 2026, according to a new index published this week.
Taxpayers Want Relief. This Proposal Can Give It to Them.
Massachusetts taxpayers desperately want relief. Data shows this proposal could have a meaningful impact on households’ income.
Grading Opportunity: High Taxes & High Costs Bring MA Down
Just as students are wrapping up classes and taking home their final report cards, we’re doing the same for the Commonwealth. But our latest grade might not be one we’re rushing to hang on the fridge.
The Court Ruled. Massachusetts’ Affordability Challenges Remain.
This week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) blocked a popular income tax cut from appearing on the ballot this fall. MOA discusses the impact of this proposal, and what comes next in its mission to boost competitiveness in the Commonwealth.
A Teachers Union in California Opposes a Wealth Tax. Will Massachusetts Get The Message?
California’s latest Service Employees International Union (SEIU) proposal to raise taxes on individuals with a net worth exceeding $1 billion is gaining more opposition every day – now from other unions.
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