Recent snapshot from @centeronbudget: because of the #OB3 implementation, #Massachusetts has seen a 9.5% drop in the #SNAP caseload due to harmful policies passed at the #federal level resulting in over 100,000 less people accessing needed food assistance #mapoli
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Housing costs, childcare, and overall cost of living continue to shape whether families stay or leave. Research consistently shows that migration patterns are driven by a range of factors, with taxes playing a limited role for most households.
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The data show that the households leaving the state are least likely to be subject to the surtax. That tells us something important: the lack of affordability of housing, education, transportation, childcare, and utilities, for example, are the real challenges we need to address.
New IRS migration data adds important clarity to the conversation about outmigration in Massachusetts.
“This latest IRS data reinforces what we have been saying: the Fair Share surtax is not prompting higher-income households to leave Massachusetts ,” said Viviana M. Abreu-Hernandez.
Last week, we joined the Common Start Coalition to push for critical investments in #childcare in FY 2027. Providers, educators, advocates, and other partners came together to uplift data and stories of the need to address the waitlist & make sure we’re supporting educators and providers adequately.
Protecting our neighbors and communities is not optional. Failing to act makes us complicit.
MassBudget will continue to stand for equity, inclusion, and a Commonwealth where everyone can thrive.
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#InclusiveDemocracy #Massachusetts #mapoli
Here in Massachusetts, the impact is real: workers afraid to show up, children missing school, families living in fear, and local economies disrupted.
As the FY 27 budget cycle begins and legislative session comes to a close, those in power must listen to grassroots, community, and labor leaders.
MassBudget stands with partners to defend an inclusive democracy
Across the country, we are seeing the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, and Head Start, and federal immigration policies that separate families and destabilize communities.
As we wrap up our first #PolicyTALKS event of 2026, keep up with with our events page (buff.ly/1oL9hlm) for future events! We will be having 3 more PolicyTALKS events this year!
Jamie Willmuth, Senior Policy Analyst at @1199SEIU.org, discussing the importance of access to high-quality healthcare in our state and how "investments now can save the state in the long-term".
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Leran Minc, Director of Public Policy at @projectbread.org, discussing about the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which serves 1 in 7 Massachusetts residents #PolicyTALKS
#SNAP #foodaccess #mapoli
Jessica Troe explaining during #PolicyTALKS how the #statebudget is created and an overview of 's FY 2027 budget proposal.
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"Have you ever not opened a piece of mail that has come to your house? Should this decide whether or not you have access to healthcare?"
Discussing the impact of administrative hurdles to MassHealth brought on by OB3
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Jessica Troe reviewing corporate tax changes from the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OB3) on the Massachusetts state budget.
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"Show me your budget, and I'll show you your values" - Jessica Troe, MassBudget Deputy Director of Research and Policy Analysis
MassBudget's first #PolicyTALKS of 2026 is underway! Talking about the federal impact on the state budget.
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Join 180+ of your colleagues who have already registered TOMORROW for a FREE, virtual event to talk about the #Massachusetts #statebudget is being affected by federal funding cuts and uncertainty. #mapoli
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With PolicyTALKS less than a week away, we’re preparing for a timely conversation about the #statebudget, the growing uncertainty around federal funding cuts, and what it all means for communities across #Massachusetts.
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🚨 Secure your spot for next week's #PolicyTALKS event. Over 140 of your friends and colleagues already have! 🚨
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🎉 Help us welcome Marissa Cremin, our new Development and Communications Manager!
Prior to MassBudget, Marissa worked in Development and Alumni Relations within the higher ed and human services industries.
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✅Ensure our tax code is equitable and responsive to the needs of all residents — not just the wealthiest few
✅ Strengthen state fiscal stability and give lawmakers time to thoughtfully consider major federal tax shifts before they automatically take effect here in Massachusetts
This bill offers a proactive way for Massachusetts to:
✅ Protect critical revenue by delaying and refining how federal tax changes are adopted into state law
✅ Preserve funding for essential services that support our communities
Without thoughtful state policy, these federal changes would result in large revenue losses for Massachusetts — disproportionately benefiting the wealthiest households and corporations while leaving everyday families behind.
In his testimony, Phineas stated that the bill takes steps towards protecting the Commonwealth from bearing the full brunt of the deep tax cuts enacted at the federal level in last summer’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OB3).
#mapoli #taxpolicy #federaltax
Yesterday, Phineas Baxandall, Director of Research and Policy Analysis, testified before the Joint Committee on Revenue regarding H.4975, An Act to manage federal tax changes in Massachusetts.
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@MassGovernor.bsky.social Proposed Budget Braces for Difficult Times Ahead While Making Ample Use of Fair Share
FY27 budget proposes $62.8B in spending, including $2.7B from Fair Share —plus a $1.35B FY26 supplemental fueled by Fair Share collections.
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This episode of The Codcast was hosted by senior reporter Chris Lisinski, and Viviana sat opposite Jim Stergios from the Pioneer Institute to debate Governor Healey's recent FY 2027 budget proposal.
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🎧️ MassBudget on The Codcast, @cwbeacon.bsky.social's podcast!
Take a listen to Viviana Abreu-Hernandez, MassBudget's President, discuss high-stakes choices facing Massachusetts as the FY 2027 state budget process gets underway.
Join MassBudget’s #PolicyTALKS for a conversation about how federal government funding cuts will impact Massachusetts and the proposed FY2027 state budget, including revenue projections, new tax proposals, and key state spending priorities.
#mapoli #statebudget #federalimpact
Massachusetts is facing hundreds of millions in federal funding cuts as it builds a state budget that invests in crucial programs and services to support and ensure a thriving Commonwealth for all.
Do you want to hear more about the state budget and the effect of federal funding cuts?
Announcing our next PolicyTALKS 🎤 event: March 3rd at 9:30AM on Zoom!
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