The Senate begins its budget process today, with the release of the Senate Ways and Means proposal. The SWM budget follows a similar script to the House, foregoing a tax relief proposal put forward by Governor Baker and including hundreds of millions in new investments. Like earlier proposals, the…

The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, a nonpartisan watchdog group, endorsed Baker’s plan, calling it the right move to keep the commonwealth competitive.

Eileen McAnneny, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, said the increase in revenue is something she hasn’t seen in her lifetime. “It is incredible,” she said. McAnneny said inflation and labor shortages are pushing up wages and as they increase so do taxes on them. She said tax…

The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation helpfully adds it all up: The bill includes 614 environmental, climate, and economic development earmarks, and guarantees every municipality in the state at least $250,000.

The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, Pioneer Institute and Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce are among those who have signed onto the lawsuit.

The House wrapped up its budget deliberations this week, finalizing a $49.8 billion budget, after adding $129.6 million in spending through amendment over the course of 3 days of session.  The House acted on a record number of budget amendments this year, disposing of 1,522 riders through 7…

For analysis on the budget proposal and Baker’s tax cut plans, WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill spoke with Eileen McAnneny, President of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.

Eileen McAnneny, president of the business-backed Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, told the Globe in an interview that the Legislature should take advantage of the “enviable” position Massachusetts finds itself this year. “You can do tax relief and you can increase targeted spending,”…

But Eileen McAnneny, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, said the tax plan would provide much-needed relief to the state’s “most vulnerable” including senior citizens, working families, and those with modest incomes. McAnneny said the plan is also “affordable” due largely to…

“Massachusetts is making itself a more inviting place for innovators, for investors, for small business owners, for retirees — they can come to our great state, they can plant roots here, they can create jobs here, and they can take advantage of all that we have to offer,” McAnneny said at the…