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,...

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...

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.

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.

In a major study of the effects of Question 5-the health care measure that appeared on the November ballot-MTF concludes that the initiative would cost state taxpayers, employers and consumers between $2.8 and $5.6 billion, in addition to the...

Op-ed piece: A series of forces-including new spending pressures, slower economic expansion, and major tax-cutting ballot questions-are combining to create uncertainty about the state's financial future. By Edward H. Ladd and David A. Spina, the...

MTF strongly endorses the Central Artery and capital finance plan released by legislative leaders today, which includes the best elements of proposals by the House, Senate and administration, and is based on the fundamental principles suggested by...

MTF recommends that the state raise at least $2.5 billion in additional funding to support the Central Artery project's cost overruns while also ensuring a balanced statewide transportation program.