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Oct 26, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Earlier today, the House Committee on Ways & Means (HWM) released their plan to spend $3.65 billion in federal Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) and fiscal year (FY) 2021 surplus dollars on a variety of programs and policies intended to spur the...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Oct 21, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Prior to the end of formal sessions in calendar year 2021, the Legislature has two major public finance tasks before it: Determine how to use the fiscal year (FY) 2021 budget surplus; and Appropriate Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF),...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Oct 14, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
On October 14th, MTF hosted a third virtual forum exploring what ARPA means for Massachusetts. The event focused on how Massachusetts and its communities can support an inclusive and equitable pandemic recovery. A moderated discussion on the topic...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Sep 29, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Immediate Opportunities for Fiscal Recovery Funds and the two-page MTF in Brief highlight existing programs that can use Fiscal Recovery Funds right away to help the state address four key priority areas: •    Pandemic recovery; •...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Sep 21, 2021
HEALTH CARE
Letter from Eileen McAnneny to State Senators Cindy Friedman and Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Chair and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, in support of public health investment of ARPA funds.
HEALTH CARE
Sep 16, 2021
TRANSPORTATION
MTF issues its latest analysis of MBTA finances. Despite the recent infusion of federal funds and due in part to the unforeseen effects of the pandemic, the report documents the imminent financial cliff that will face the agency in 2023. The intent...
TRANSPORTATION
Sep 15, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2021
This MTF Brief summarizes the key elements of the Governor’s proposal Fiscal background: Massachusetts ended FY 2021 with $34.1 billion in tax revenue - $5 billion higher than the revenue benchmark established in January. $1.1 billion of...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2021
Aug 03, 2021
EDUCATION
As we emerge from the pandemic, the need for robust pathways to economic opportunity is urgent. Students and businesses alike are demanding access to the skills needed for success in our dynamic economy. A recent report from the Department of...
EDUCATION
Aug 02, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
The attached bulletin lays out the fiscal principles that should govern how approximately $5 billion in Fiscal Recovery Funds are allocated. The ARPA provides an unprecedented level of temporary support for Massachusetts and MTF will continue to...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Jul 20, 2021
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022
Please find attached the PowerPoint deck I presented yesterday at the invitation-only hearing hosted by the joint Ways and Means Committee and the House Committee of Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight. As a recognized expert on the American Rescue...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY 2022