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Race to Equity: The State of Black Massachusetts
This report examines progress and obstacles on the path to creating a Commonwealth where all people of every race and background have the opportunity to ...
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How Do Business Taxes Here Compare to Other States?
This factsheet examines findings from the Council on State Taxation's (COST) annual report examining the taxation of businesses in each state. The report accounts for ...
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Massachusetts Ranks in Middle for Taxes in FY 2013
Analyzing recently updated data from the Census on state and local taxes across the country, this factsheet compares the overall level of state and local ...
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Where Does the Taxachusetts Label Come From?
This factsheet explains the history of the "Taxachusetts" label and describes how it is at odds with the reality of the level of taxation in ...
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FAQ: Paid Family & Medical Leave
To help workers balance work and family obligations, three states have enacted Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) laws in recent years. This factsheet explains ...
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A $15 Minimum Wage – Effects and Historical Context
After several decades in which economic growth and productivity gains have not translated into wage growth for large segments of the labor force, policy makers ...
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Funding Opportunities: Services that Help Prevent Kids in the Child Welfare System from Entering the Juvenile Justice System
This chart pack examines services that help children and families in the child welfare system. Funding for some of these services has recently increased, but ...
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Large gains in health coverage, some growth in incomes, big challenges remain
New Census data released this week shows that ACA implementation led to the largest single-year increase in health insurance coverage nationwide in 2014. Also, incomes ...
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How Do Massachusetts Business Taxes Compare to Other States?
This factsheet examines findings from the Council on State Taxation's (COST) annual report examining the taxation of businesses in each state. The report accounts for ...
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Licenses for Immigrant Drivers in Massachusetts
Aiming to improve public safety and allow more people to participate effectively in their economies, eleven states and D.C. currently provide drivers licenses for qualified ...
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