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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 in the 2022 ACS data: Massachusetts is gaining population from migration at a very modest rate.
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Immigration and the Massachusetts Economy: A One-Page Overview
Immigrants are a vital part of Massachusetts' future.
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Presentation: A $20 Minimum Wage – Lessons Learned and Anticipated Impact
On April 23, 2024, Interim President Phineas Baxandall gave a legislative briefing examining the potential impacts of increasing the state minimum wage to $20 per hour.
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Presentation: Ending the Tax Penalty Against Working Immigrants
On March 14, 2024, Interim President Phineas Baxandall joined the Black and Latino Caucus and the Healthy Families Tax Credits Coalition at the Statehouse for a briefing on how working immigrants are prevented from claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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Ending the Tax Penalty Against Working Immigrants
Extending EITC eligibility to all workers filing taxes, regardless of their immigration status, would increase its impact, help expand economic opportunity, and support low- and moderate-income families struggling to afford Massachusetts’ high cost of living.
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Economic Projections for Asylum Seekers and New Immigrants: Massachusetts
How can we expect new immigrants to fare in the economy? To model this question, the Immigration Research Initiative and MassBudget looked at how immigrants with similar characteristics currently make ends meet in the state.
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How Baby Bonds Could Reduce Massachusetts’ Growing Wealth Gap
Across Massachusetts, racial wealth gaps are among the widest in the country. Structural barriers prevent or challenge households of color from building assets that could lead to wealth equity. Baby Bonds can be a powerful way to reduce these disparities.
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New Census Data Highlights Need for Family Tax Credits Waiting in State House
While the Massachusetts Legislature debates two versions of expanded tax credits to improve affordability for families, new census data dramatically show what a difference these credits make to reduce poverty, especially for children.
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How Many Massachusetts Low-Wage Workers Would be Helped by a Higher Minimum Wage?
What would be the impact if the wage floor was lifted to $20 an hour with a tipped wage increase to $12 an hour? How many people would receive a raise, what are the characteristics of these workers, and how large would their raises be?
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Debunking the Five Major Myths About Outmigration
Recently, multiple news articles, op-eds, and think tank reports have asserted that Massachusetts is suffering an exodus of households, particularly high-income households, fleeing to states with lower taxes. These claims about income migration are both overblown and based on a fundamental misunderstanding of the available data.
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