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New IRS Migration Data Shows No Evidence of Surtax-Driven Outmigration, Highlights Affordability Challenges
*This statement has been updated to clarify what dates are covered by the data.* Boston, MA — The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) finds ...
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Boston Tea Party Anniversary: The Fight for Tax Fairness Continues
Just as the people of Massachusetts did more than 250 years ago, MassBudget is working to make sure our public policies benefit regular people, not ...
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Massachusetts Ranking Slips to 3rd in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book as MA Families Struggle with Housing Costs
Data shows that the number of Massachusetts families burdened by housing costs continues to rise.
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Unveiling the Architects of Change: MassBudget on Empowered with Meg Ryan
Empowered with Meg Ryan, a nationally televised program spotlighting impactful social change, announces an upcoming segment featuring the Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center (MassBudget).
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New Census Migration Data for 2023 – Modest Domestic Outmigration Offset by Larger International Inflow
The newly released 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Massachusetts migration patterns were largely unchanged from those seen ...
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32% of Children Live in Cost-Burdened Households: MassBudget Urges Lawmakers to Focus on Affordability
Massachusetts ranks second in child well-being nationally, according to the 2024 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. However, high housing costs relative to family income continue to ...
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New Poll: Big Majority of Voters Support Child and Family Tax Credit that Reaches $600
Newly conducted polling shows 77% of registered Massachusetts voters support the creation of a Child and Family Tax Credit of $600. The Massachusetts legislature is ...
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Fair Share Facts: New Report Tackles “Millionaires Tax” Claims
Contact: Reginauld Williams, 617-426-1228×102, [email protected] For Immediate Release: Thursday September 15, 2022 BOSTON – With just over 50 days left until the general election here ...
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Massachusetts Ranks #1 in Child Well-Being but Children Still Suffering from Mental Health Pandemic
Data across 50 states show 7.3 million kids with anxiety or depression as effects of coronavirus crisis linger, Annie E. Casey Foundation Finds BOSTON — ...
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Equity for Early Education on the Horizon
New MassBudget report analyzes recent early education and care investments, provides recommendations on the road ahead For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 BOSTON, MA ...
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