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Testimony in support of a Resolve establishing a commission to study the funding of high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts

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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Testimony in support of An Act relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft and An Act to repeal the sales tax exemption for aircraft

Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony on behalf of the Massachusetts Budget andPolicy Center (MassBudget) in support of H.3123/S.1923: An Act relative ...
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Protect Massachusetts’s Fiscal Stability: Which OB3 Tax Changes to Opt Out of and Why

Unfortunately, changes to the federal corporate tax code included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OB3) will make our state fiscal situation worse. Many ...
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Testimony in support of An Act establishing a Massachusetts Baby Bonds Program

Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony in support of H.48, An Act Establishing a Massachusetts Baby Bonds Program. Baby Bonds programs are ...
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Baby Bonds Will Drive Prosperity for Massachusetts Children

What are baby bonds? Baby bonds, or baby accounts, are an investment funded by the government on behalf of a child soon after birth. Baby ...
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Testimony in support of An Act supporting families through enhanced tax credits, and An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit

MassBudget urges the Joint Committee on Revenue to report H.3073 and S.1957 and S.1975 out favorably. Thank you for the opportunity to submit written testimony ...
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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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