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MassBudget Statement on Massachusetts Wealth Study
Statement by MassBudget, a member of the Community Advisory Council for the first-ever survey of wealth in Massachusetts, newly released by Federal Reserve Bank of ...
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Testimony in support of An Act significantly alleviating poverty (H.5085/S.3095)
June 23, 2026 The Honorable Robyn Kennedy, Chair ...
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MassBudget Statement on the FY 2027 Conference Committee Budget Proposal
Last night, the Conference Committee released their proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The six-member committee, three from the House of Representatives and three ...
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MassBudget responds to SJC Decision to Bar Income Tax Ballot Initiative from Ballot over Inaccurate and Insufficient Summary
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued a significant and definitive decision today, preventing the income tax ballot initiative from going before voters in November ...
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Press Release: Massachusetts Ranks 2nd in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book
Massachusetts Ranks 2nd in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center Urges Continued Focus on Supporting Thriving Kids and Families; State ...
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MassBudget Statement on Senate Ways and Means FY 2027 Budget Proposal
Today, the Massachusetts Senate Ways and Means (SWM) committee released their proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. This follows the House of Representatives finalizing ...
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MassBudget Statement on House Ways and Means FY 2027 Budget Proposal
Today, the Massachusetts House Ways and Means (HWM) committee released their proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. This follows Governor Maura Healey’s FY 2027 ...
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Testimony relative to “the Impact of Federal Policy on the Racial Wealth Gap”
March 31, 2026 The Honorable Sen. Liz Miranda, Chair ...
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Testimony in Opposition to the Two Anti-tax Ballot Initiatives: Cutting the Personal Income Tax & Amending Chapter 62F
March 30, 2026 The Honorable Sen. Cincy F. Friedman, Chair ...
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Expert testimony on the petition: An Act to restore a sensible marijuana policy
Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony in support of S. 346, a Resolve establishing a commission to study the funding of high-quality ...
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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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Testimony in support of petition: An Act to protect tenants by limiting rent increases
Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony in support of S. 346, a Resolve establishing a commission to study the funding of high-quality ...
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MassBudget Stands with Partners to Create an Inclusive Democracy, Despite Federal Efforts
Throughout the year, Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) listens to and works with our grassroots, community, and union partners on how to build a ...
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