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MassBudget calls for Massachusetts to opt out of the five most costly corporate tax changes in the federal OBBBA

As Massachusetts policymakers seek to build a more equitable and resilient Commonwealth, the recent corporate tax changes in the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act ...
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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 ...
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Testimony in support of An Act combatting offshore tax avoidance

MassBudget urges the Joint Committee on Revenue to report H.3110 and S.2033 out favorably. This legislation would allow Massachusetts to collect corporate income tax revenue ...
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Show Me the Money: Cannabis Revenue, Spending, and Equity in Massachusetts

Key Takeaways Since the legalization of recreational, adult-use cannabis in 2016, cannabis sales in Massachusetts have generated nearly $2 billion in state and local revenue, ...
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Payouts and Risks in Massachusetts’s Gambling Revenue

Key Takeaways The Lottery, casinos, and sports betting together generate $1.5 billion in annual taxes, the state’s fourth largest source of revenue. The Lottery is ...
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Testimony in support of An Act granting a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing

MassBudget urges the Joint Committee on Revenue to report H.3056 and S.1937 out favorably. A real estate transfer fee can generate significant revenue that would ...
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FOCUS2025 Keynote Speaker Announcement: Dr. Miguel A. Cardona

MassBudget is thrilled to share that Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, the 12th US Secretary of Education, will be the FOCUS2025 Keynote Speaker!
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Testimony in Support of An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants

MassBudget urges the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government report S1447 out favorably. This legislation would allow cities and towns to place limits on ...
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Due to Single Sales Factor Apportionment, Multinational Corporations Cannot Dodge State Taxes by Reducing Workforce or Capital Investments in Massachusetts

Moving operations or employees out of Massachusetts won’t reduce a corporation’s taxes on its profits by a single dollar, because the share of corporate profits ...
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MassBudget’s Analysis of the FY 2026 General Appropriations Act

The state budget Governor Maura Healey signed on July 4th for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 reflects both caution in the face of federal funding threats ...
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