MTF warns that the state could face a $900 million revenue shortfall in 2002 if the trend of declining revenues in the first two months of the fiscal year continues. At the same time, not only is legislative approval of the fiscal 2002 budget...

Presentation to seminar sponsored by the West Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Provides an overview of the disproportionate impact of property tax classification on the tax burden of Massachusetts businesses, with updated numbers for fiscal 2000.

With the state struggling to pay the cost of its current health care programs, the Foundation called on the Legislature to dedicate any new revenues from the proposed 50-cent increase in the tobacco tax to meet the Commonwealth's long list of...

Legislative Testimony: MTF testimony in opposition to legislation that would undo important tax reforms for manufacturers and mutual fund companies, two key elements of the state's export sector. By repealing or curtailing the "single sales factor,"...

MTF proposes tighter standards for using the Commonwealth's rainy day fund, ensuring that the fund is tapped only if deteriorating economic conditions cause a significant drop in state revenue growth.

In a unique collaborative report, MTF and the United Way call for several major changes in the state's welfare program to help recipients achieve long-term economic independence and self- sufficiency, a goal that serves the interests of families,...

Given the recent economic downturn, state tax revenue growth will slow markedly in fiscal 2001 and 2002, according to a forecast presented by MTF to members of the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees at their annual revenue hearing.

Legislative Testimony: MTF testimony in opposition to legislation that would weaken the competitive position of Massachusetts employers by undoing the successful reforms of the workers' compensation system enacted in 1991. By increasing benefit...

In its annual report on state spending, MTF reports that with tax collections weakening precipitously, achieving a balanced state budget for fiscal 2002 is likely to be the most difficult financial challenge in a decade. The report highlights three...

Presentation to the Mass Insight Leadership Conference on the challenges of financing the Commonwealth's capital needs. Provides an overview of the state's capital problem and reviews alternatives for financing additional investments.