"MassBudget estimates that adopting a robust and well-enforced provision requiring multinational corporations to include 50 percent of GILTI profits in their state tax calculations would generate over $400 million a year for the Commonwealth." -Kurt Wise testifies buff.ly/EtXrVDk

"It's a no- brainer": self-proclaimed 'Former Corporate Tax Avoidance Enabler' Don Griswold testifies in support of An Act combatting offshore tax avoidance (H.3110/S.2330).

By passing An Act combatting offshore tax avoidance (H.3110/S.2033), MA will be joining our neighbors - not becoming an outlier - when we adopt GILTI at 50%.

How bad is the problem of multinational corporations hiding profits in offshore tax havens? This graphic says it all. An Act combatting offshore tax avoidance (H.3110/S.2033) will bring the Commonwealth millions in much-needed tax revenue every year.

The hearing is underway for An Act combatting offshore tax avoidance (H.3110/S.2033). MassBudget's Senior Policy Analyst & Tax Policy Expert Kurt Wise will testify soon. Sneak peak of his testimony: buff.ly/EtXrVDk

HAPPENING NOW: Plenary Session, "Responding to the Housing Crisis in Massachusetts," Danielle Sommer Kieta (Policy Director, Homes for All Massachusetts) explains how Homes for All is working to advance a vision for housing that is very different from housing in the U.S. today.

Congressman McGovern zoomed in from D.C. to update and inspire #MassBudgetFOCUS2025 attendees

HAPPENING NOW: Concurrent Session, "Protecting Won Territory: Holding the Line for School Funding Equity in Massachusetts," Senator Jacob Oliveira overviews the status of public education finance and offers insights into the possible elimination of the U.S. Department of Education.

HAPPENING NOW: Concurrent Session, "Have a Good Ride: Investing in Affordable, Reliable, and Safe Transportation in Massachusetts," @Lizzi Weyant explains how we should set a path toward game-changing infrastructure improvements in Massachusetts. #MassBudgetFOCUS2025 #mapoli #EconomicJustice

HAPPENING NOW: Concurrent Session, "Brought to You by Fair Share: How the Surtax Fuels Investments in Education and Transportation"

HAPPENING NOW: Concurrent Session, "From Feeding the Poor to Asking Why the Poor Have No Food: Tackling Systemic Poverty in Massachusetts," Representative @Marjorie Decker presents both short-term and long-term policy solutions to alleviate poverty in Massachusetts. #MassBudgetFOCUS2025 #mapoli

HAPPENING NOW: Concurrent Session, "Corporate Tax Havens, Loopholes, and Avoidance: Expanding Corporate Fair Share in Massachusetts," Senator @Liz Miranda discusses the proposal to move from including 5% of Global Intangible Low Tax Income (GILTI) in MA corporate tax calculations to including 50%.

HAPPENING NOW: Plenary Session, "Massachusetts Reacts to Federal Government Funding Cuts," Senator @jocomerford.bsky.social discusses the stability of the country and the Commonwealth in the face of unprecedented federal budget cuts targeting the most vulnerable populations. #MassBudgetFOCUS2025

HAPPENING NOW: Keynote Speaker, @Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, served as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Education under Joe Biden. He advocates for academic recovery post-pandemic, mental health support, global competitiveness, and making college more affordable. #MassBudgetFOCUS2025 #mapoli #EconomicJustice

HAPPENING NOW: Conference Opening with Dr. @Viviana Abreu-Hernandez #MassBudgetFOCUS2025 #mapoli #EconomicJustice

HAPPENING NOW: Conference Opening with Dr. @Alexandra Piñeros Shields. #MassBudgetFOCUS2025 #mapoli #EconomicJustice

Happening Tomorrow: FOCUS2025 - MassBudget's inaugural policy conference! See you on Wednesday, October 1st - You won't want to miss it. Register now at buff.ly/IWNPECB Thank you so much to our Lunch Sponsor: @Eastern Bank

TOMORROW! See you at FOCUS2025 - MassBudget's inaugural policy conference! Wednesday, October 1st - Register now before tickets run out: buff.ly/dsB51Jv Thank you to @Annie E. Casey Foundation, our Networking Session Sponsor!

NEW from @jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social and me for @centeronbudget.bsky.social: With Congress poised to take away premium tax credit enhancements soon, ~4M people will lose coverage and costs will rise for nearly all ACA marketplace enrollees unless Congress acts.🧵

We can't wait to see you at FOCUS2025 - MassBudget's inaugural policy conference! It's coming up quick! Wednesday, October 1st - don't miss it! Register today: buff.ly/IWNPECB Thank you so much to @Nellie Mae Education Foundation, our Presenting Sponsor!

Join us at FOCUS2025 - MassBudget's inaugural policy conference! Tune in to listen to panels advocating for policy reforms in education, transportation, housing, and more! We hope to see you on Wednesday, October 1st. Register now: buff.ly/IWNPECB

We hope to see you at FOCUS2025 - MassBudget's inaugural policy conference! Join us on Wednesday, October 1st! Register today: buff.ly/IWNPECB

🚄💵 Concurrent Session Spotlight - Have a Good Ride: Investing in Affordable, Reliable, and Safe Transportation in Massachusetts

📚 Concurrent Session Spotlight - Oiling the Engine of a Prosperous Commonwealth: Robust Funding for Early Childhood Education and Care

🏢💵 Concurrent Session Spotlight - Corporate Tax Havens, Loopholes, and Avoidance: Expanding Corporate Fair Share in Massachusetts

📚🚄 Concurrent Session Spotlight - Brought to You by Fair Share: How the Surtax Fuels Investment in Education and Transportation

"All together, the 54-year-old state Lottery, casinos and sports betting, which was legalized in 2023, bring in $1.5 billion in annual taxes, the fourth largest source of revenue behind income, sales and corporate taxes." buff.ly/tW6wbrV @MASSterList

**NEW REPORT** Payouts and Risks in Massachusetts’s Gambling Revenue buff.ly/jZVLhds

**NEW REPORT** Show Me the Money: Cannabis Revenue, Spending, and Equity in Massachusetts buff.ly/mv6bumS

TODAY! 9am It's not too late: buff.ly/6abU2RI Join panelists @RepDanDonahue, @SoniaChangDiaz, Ulysses Youngblood of @themajorbloom; @pbaxandall, Rep @CaroleFiola, Dr. Rachel Volberg, and Marlene Warner.

☀️So excited to see MassBudget President Viviana M. Abreu-Hernández on this incredible list of Massachusetts Latinos making a difference in the Commonwealth. Felicidades to all!

🧵 Did you know that a real estate transfer fee can generate thousands of new or preserved affordable housing units across the Commonwealth? 🏡

We are two weeks away from PolicyTALKS! Hear from a panel of experts on where the revenue from the gambling and cannabis industries goes in MA. Click the link to register. buff.ly/ycHhwPw #MA #mapoli #Cannabis #MassForEquity

We're thrilled to share that Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, 12th US Secretary of Education, will be the Keynote Speaker for #FOCUS2025! Learn more about him and what he'll be speaking on, and get your ticket! Hope to see you on Oct 1! #mapoli buff.ly/wFMKkQT

ICYMI - In our recent feature with #EmpoweredhostedbyMegRyan, Shanique Rodriguez of MA Voter Table speaks on the partnership between our organizations. We're proud to be a resource for communities and strive to uplift their voices in our work. #mapoli Watch: buff.ly/KgRKr0X

We're so grateful to have @kpmgus.bsky.social join us as our breakfast sponsor for #FOCUS2025! Their partnership and support helps us bring our first ever policy conference to life. We hope you'll join us as well on Oct. 1st! More info and registration: buff.ly/lSN9zKr

🌱 PolicyTALKS panel announcement! Join us on Sept 16 to hear from Rep. Daniel Donahue, Sonia Chang-Díaz, Ulysses Youngblood, and Jessica Troe about state revenue + spending from cannabis sales, and if and how it's promoting equity. #mapoli Register today! buff.ly/7QTPF68

☀️So excited for the 3rd Annual Women's Equality Breakfast with The LeadHumano Collective next week! We're honored that MassBudget President Viviana Abreu-Hernández was invited to be the keynote speaker for the event. Hope to see you there! More info: buff.ly/8cGrMZF

Massachusetts has learned a couple things from Fair Share 'millionaires tax' revenue beating expectations: (1) Rich people are smart enough to stay in places that invest in the future; and (2) Income is terribly concentrated at the top.

Will raising state taxes on corporations push them to shift their businesses out of MA? No.❌ Our latest fact sheet explains why downsizing or relocating doesn't affect how much of a corporation's profits are taxed in our state. #mapoli Read it here:

We're less than one month away from our next PolicyTALKS! On Sept 16, hear from policy experts and learn about revenue from the gambling and cannabis industries - where it comes from and how it's invested. Register today - virtual option available! buff.ly/FRI0Oq7 #mapoli

MassBudget and Business leaders agree!

In our new report that we’ve released today, “Residential Segregation in Greater Boston: Shifting Patterns by Race and Income,”  buff.ly/3kuIeCk  we look at the complex factors that separate ethnic and racial groups in and around Boston.

When do the OBBBA’s health care provisions go into effect? CAP's @nzmurphy.bsky.social and @fellowwhopoints.bsky.social walk through the timeline of when you can expect the increased health care costs to take effect:

NEW: With Trump's budget set to slash essential spending, the funding dropoff will leave our communities sicker, less educated, and less safe. One way states can help cover the losses: By taxing the rich. @amyhanauer.bsky.social of @itep.org:

🆕 The Special Legislative Commission to Study Poverty released its final report, outlining recommendations to expand economic mobility in MA. TY to Sen. @saldidomenico.bsky.social, Rep. Marjorie Decker, and all the commissioners that led this important work. #mapoli Read it here: buff.ly/vq0rS1I

The report released yesterday by the independent Congressional Budget Office underscores the devastating consequences of the cuts to SNAP included in the recently passed budget reconciliation package. Read FRAC's full statement here: frac.org/news/cboscor...

📢We're excited to announce one of two expert panels for PolicyTALKS on Sept. 16th! Join @phineasb.bsky.social, Rep. Carole Fiola, Dr. Rachel Volberg, and Marlene Warner as they discuss the gambling industry and how our state invests the revenue received from it. #mapoli Register: buff.ly/I9U08mB

Budgets should build opportunity, not barriers. Meet the MassBudget team working towards more just and equitable funding for the public good in MA - featured on Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan. #OpportunityForAll #PolicyforPeople #mapoli Watch: buff.ly/Gq5PZMN

When SNAP is strong, families have groceries, retailers have steady business, and farmers have a market for the food they grow. Cuts to SNAP don’t just hurt people who receive benefits. Cuts weaken local economies and break systems that work. #SNAPmatters