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Feb 01, 2002
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
While acknowledging that the Commonwealth faces a $2 billion fiscal shortfall in fiscal 2003, in attempting to close that gap the administration's budget proposal relies on overly optimistic revenue growth projections, excessive use of reserves, an...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
Feb 01, 2002
TRANSPORTATION
In a major study of the T's capital spending, the Taxpayers Foundation concludes that the multi-billion dollar cost of proposed expansion projects threatens the T's ability to achieve improved services and stronger finances, the twin goals of forward...
TRANSPORTATION
Jan 01, 2002
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
In its annual analysis of state spending, the Taxpayers Foundation warns of a looming fiscal crisis, with the Commonwealth facing a budget shortfall between $1.7 and $2.1 billion in fiscal 2003. According to the report, the 2002 budget will also...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
Dec 01, 2001
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
In this succinct analysis, the Foundation examines the impact of the Governor's vetoes and proposed supplemental funding requests on the fiscal 2002 budget approved by the Legislature. While the budget would rely less on "rainy day" reserves to...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
Nov 01, 2001
PUBLIC FINANCE > Taxes
On November 6, voters in eight Massachusetts communities -- including Boston, Malden and Waltham -- rejected a ballot measure that would have raised property taxes by up to three percent to fund affordable housing, historic preservation and open...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Taxes
Nov 01, 2001
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
Massachusetts will face escalating multi-billion dollar state budget deficits over the next several years unless state leaders make major spending reductions in the fiscal 2002 budget, according to a new analysis by the Massachusetts Taxpayers...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
Nov 01, 2001
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
Despite significant efforts to close a more than $1.35 billion budget gap in fiscal 2002, the state's financial leaders have failed to produce a balanced budget or to adequately address the multi-billion dollar financial problems that the state will...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
Oct 01, 2001
PUBLIC FINANCE > Municipal
In the 31st edition of its annual summary of trends in local revenue, spending and property taxes, the Foundation reports that municipal finances reached a high water mark in fiscal 2001. Looking ahead, however, the report cautions that cities and...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Municipal
Oct 01, 2001
EDUCATION
Legislative Testimony: Citing the recommendations of the Foundation's joint study with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, MTF President Michael J. Widmer testified before the Human Services Committee to fully incorporate education and training into...
EDUCATION
Sep 01, 2001
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008
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...
PUBLIC FINANCE > Budget > FY Pre-2008