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Mar 23, 2010
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Mar 23, 2010
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MTF President Michael J. Widmer presented to the Boston Economic Club an update on state and local finances.
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Mar 08, 2010
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Mar 08, 2010
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In a presentation to business and government leaders, MTF President Michael J. Widmer described the enormous fiscal problems that will face the state and municipalities at least through fiscal 2012 - even with an economic recovery. The state has depended heavily on federal stimulus dollars and "…
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Feb 28, 2010
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Feb 28, 2010
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The Governor's reliance on more than $2 billion of one-time funds in his $31.7 billion fiscal 2011 budget will require major budget cuts in 2012. According to the Foundation's analysis, even if revenues grow by $1 billion in 2012, the state would still confront a $2.5 billion shortfall with…
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Dec 15, 2009
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Dec 15, 2009
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State tax revenues for fiscal 2011 will total $18.953 billion, a $674 million increase over the fiscal 2010 revised benchmark, according to a new forecast today by the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.MTF President Michael J. Widmer, who presented the forecast at the annual consensus revenue…
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Dec 09, 2009
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Dec 09, 2009
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Despite steps taken by the Governor and Legislature, the fiscal 2010 budget is $300 - $500 million out of balance. Because of the heavy reliance on one-time funds in 2010, the state faces a structural deficit of $3 billion in fiscal 2011, which will require spending reductions comparable to cuts in…
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Oct 31, 2009
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Oct 31, 2009
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Cities and towns across the Commonwealth are facing enormous fiscal pressures which will only worsen over the next two years and likely beyond. Confronted by structural deficits in good times, municipalities have had to deal with major cuts in local aid during two recessions this decade. There will…
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Oct 08, 2009
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Oct 08, 2009
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President Michael J. Widmer presented MTF's revised fiscal 2010 revenue forecast to the Senate and House Ways and Means Committee.
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Oct 05, 2009
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Oct 05, 2009
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MTF President Michael Widmer presented an overview of state and local finances to the Boston Municipal Analyst Forum
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Sep 13, 2009
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Sep 13, 2009
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In a presentation to business and government leaders, MTF President Michael Widmer described the global recession's enormous impact on state and local finances and the state's dependence on $5 billion of one-time state and federal funds to balance the fiscal 2009 and 2010 budgets. Because of the…
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Aug 05, 2009
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Aug 05, 2009
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The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation recently received a prestigious national award for its research and public education on the fiscal and economic impact of the November 2008 ballot question to repeal the state income tax. The Foundation was awarded a Certificate of Merit in the Most Effective…
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