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State of Working Massachusetts 2017

Our annual report with sections analyzing jobs, wages, income, education trends, and the strength of the Massachusetts economy. Among the findings, Massachusetts' labor force has ...
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Education and State Economic Strength: A Snapshot of Current Data

There has been a widening gap between workers with bachelor's degrees and those without, especially among the highest-paid 10 percent of workers with bachelor's degrees. ...
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Analyzing the State Budget for FY 2018

At this point, the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) state budget looks a lot like the FY 2017 budget. After adjusting for inflation, the proposed ...
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Brief Overview of the Legislature’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2018

The Legislature enacted a Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) budget that assumes less revenue will be available than initially projected and accordingly provides less in ...
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Massachusetts Still a Leader in Health Care; Federal Proposals Put Successes at Risk

Massachusetts ranks 2nd for health in the national KIDS COUNT rankings of the states. But health care achievements and future progress could be at risk ...
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For Families Raising Children in Challenging Circumstances Federal Budget Cuts Could Make Conditions Worse

Massachusetts ranks 7th in family and community conditions for children in the national KIDS COUNT rankings of the states. Recent victories and future progress could ...
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Massachusetts Leads Nation in Education; Federal Budget Proposals Could Have Wide-Ranging Impacts

Massachusetts ranks 1st in education in the national KIDS COUNT rankings of the states. Recent victories and future progress could be at risk if Massachusetts ...
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Economic Conditions of Families Better Than in Most States; At Risk From Proposed Federal Budget Cuts

Massachusetts ranks 13th for the economic well-being of children in the national KIDS COUNT rankings of the states, but continued progress could be at risk ...
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How S-Corp and Other ‘Pass-Through’ Income is Taxed and the Effects of Proposed Tax Reforms

Recent state and federal tax reform debates have highlighted the taxation of S-corporations (S-corps). Like other "pass-through" entities, S-corps are not required to pay the ...
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Budget Monitor Conference Preview: Differences Between the Senate and House Budgets for FY 2018

With a Conference Committee of three Representatives and three Senators meeting on Monday to meld the proposals of the two branches into a final budget ...
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