MA: Budget Policy & Priorities
Thursday, March 28, 2024
GOP proposal threatens cuts to MA Social Security benefits
Congressional Republicans' proposed changes to Social Security have advocates for Massachusetts beneficiaries concerned about the future of the key sa…
Proposed Amesbury school budget cuts rally parents, educators
The Amesbury School Committee will hear from educators and parents tonight as they rally to prevent more than $2 million in proposed cuts to their sch…
MA diaper distribution program helps families make ends meet
Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 …
MA reforestation plan aims to counter urban heat islands
A proposed urban reforestation program in Massachusetts aims to help cities mitigate the effects of climate change. Legislation would create a state …
'Deceptive' tactics by crisis pregnancy centers focus of MA legislation
Legislation in Massachusetts would ban some of the tactics used by "crisis pregnancy centers" to prevent people from having abortions. Many of the …
MA public school support staff fight for a living wage
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering legislation to ensure Education Support Professionals in public schools earn a living wage. ESP's do it …
MA families in limbo as college financial-aid awards delayed
Families in Massachusetts will have to wait even longer for financial aid offers from colleges and universities this year because of an error in the F…
MA agencies make expanded tax credits easier to access
Lawmakers in Massachusetts passed some of the nation's most generous tax credits - and now, help is available to make sure families can take …
Stalled Farm Bill puts pressure on MA food banks
Massachusetts food banks are struggling to keep up with demand as the Farm Bill remains stalled in Congress. The bill is renegotiated every five …
Voting rights groups call constitutional convention efforts a threat to democracy
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are considering a resolution to convene a Convention of States, a process voting rights groups said could put civil …
Report: Fair Share Amendment helps improve tax fairness in MA
A new analysis finds that Massachusetts' recently adopted millionaire tax makes the state and local tax system much more equitable. Adopted through …
MA lawmakers pitch new investments in affordable housing
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says the federal government needs to get creative in addressing America's affordable housing crisis. It will …