The House and Senate have both passed their own versions of a housing bond bill, known as the Affordable Homes Act, and now must reconcile the two versions in Conference Committee. Both bills propose more than $5 billion in capital authorizations,...

On July 15th, Senate Bill 2871, An Act enhancing the market review process was released from the Senate Committee on Ways and Means (SWM). Amendments to the bill are due by July 16th with anticipated debate occurring on July 18th.This bill is the SWM...

In addition to providing regular monthly presentations to our members, we often present our research and analysis to advocacy organizations, businesses, and key stakeholders. Massachusetts at a Crossroads Webinar Series: The Economic Impact of...

If you would like to get in touch with MTF to inquire about membership opportunities, our work, and more, please email Director of Membership and Business Development Debbie Carroll. Debbie Carroll - dcarroll@masstaxpayers.org...

“MTF's policy expertise and strong relationships on Beacon Hill enables us to gain unique insight into the most important health care issues facing the Commonwealth. Our relationship with MTF is invaluable for understanding the intersection between...

MTF always welcomes the opportunity to speak with the press and meaningfully contribute to the public policy discussion on Beacon Hill and across the Commonwealth. If you are a member of the press and would like to speak to MTF on current news...

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 begins on July 1st, and House and Senate budget negotiators are actively engaging in conversations to craft a compromise budget proposal. The Conference Committee process involves reconciling countless spending, policy, and...

The standard model for the role central business districts play in cities across the country has been forever disrupted by the pandemic. Reductions to in-person work have a cascade effect on commercial real estate, public finance, and city vibrancy...

On June 6th, the Health Equity Compact held their second annual Health Equity Trends Summit.  For the event, MTF worked with Compact staff to create summary fact sheets on notable health equity accomplishments over the last year, both in and out...

Policymakers used additional state and federal resources during the pandemic to make a significant investment in the state’s workforce development system. These workforce investments all share a common goal; to address labor shortages in critical...