Category: Uncategorized

All Posts

“How much money would local taxpayers actually save if tax rates were cut?” – Your Arlington

By Paige Albright, May 4, 2026 A ballot initiative proposed for this November’s state election, targeted at cutting personal income tax rates, could drastically reduce the support ...
Read More →

Expiring Federal Health Tax Credits Could Cost Massachusetts Residents Thousands

The enhanced federal Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) have helped millions of people afford health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. Without congressional action, ...
Read More →

Job Opening – Development and Communications Manager

Overview The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center’s mission is to advance equitable policy solutions that create an inclusive, thriving Commonwealth for all. Working closely with ...
Read More →

Job Opening – Education Policy Analyst

Overview MassBudget’s mission is to advance equitable policy solutions that create an inclusive, thriving Commonwealth for all. This is an exciting time as MassBudget continues ...
Read More →

Phineas Baxandall to serve as Interim President

The MassBudget Board is excited to announce that long-time staff member, Dr. Phineas Baxandall, will serve as Interim President.
Read More →

After a successful decade, President Marie-Frances Rivera to leave MassBudget

It is with deep gratitude that we announce the departure of MassBudget’s President, Marie-Frances Rivera, and congratulate her on her outstanding leadership and dedicated service ...
Read More →

Viewpoint: If the state adopts tax relief, what form should it take? – The Boston Globe

Phineas Baxandall. Businesses are coming off a big win with passage of the “millionaires tax.” The measure will increase investment in education …Google Alert – phineas ...
Read More →

GILTI Infographic

Interested in learning more about global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI)? Check out this resource to find out how corporate tax avoidance affects Massachusetts, and read ...
Read More →

Opportunity Delayed: FY 2021 Governor’s Budget for K-12 Funding Falls Short by $74M for Low-Income Kids

As part of implementing the Commonwealth’s new school funding law, the Student Opportunity Act (SOA), the Governor proposed increasing Chapter 70 aid by $303.5 million over current levels ...
Read More →
Scroll to Top

Register for our upcoming PolicyTALKS event!

Explore the increasing burden of rent across the Commonwealth, the social and economic impacts of unaffordable housing, and what the state can do about it. 

Get news from Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in your inbox.