One Year Later, FMCB Has Long List of Successes Yet T remains in Crisis
The FixOurT Coalition coalesced around the need to turn the MBTA into a safe, reliable and fiscally sustainable public transit system. We advocated for the creation of the Fiscal and Management Control...
View ArticleNew Contract Agreement: A Win for MBTA Workers, Riders, and Taxpayers
According to Eileen McAnneny, the Foundation’s President, ”this contract agreement demonstrates what is achievable when management and labor have a candid dialogue on how to face future challenges...
View ArticleFixOurT Coalition Supports Outsourcing MBTA Bus Maintenance
The FixOurT Coalition supports the MBTA efforts to explore privatization of bus maintenance as a means to improve service and reduce a major cost component of its purchases.
View ArticleMTF Applauds Appointment of New MBTA General Manager
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation applauds the Administration’s appointment of Luis Ramirez to become the next General Manager of the MBTA. MTF has voiced previously its concern about the absence...
View ArticleTransportation In an Era of Transition: Re-Thinking Resources
In light of the many changes occurring in the transportation realm, the Foundation strongly urges the Commonwealth to reconsider and reshape its planning process for the years ahead. The TFC narrative...
View ArticleChoices for Stewardship: Recommendations to Meet the Transportation Future
The Commission’s work is grounded in what was learned through extensive reading of articles and reports, public input both written and from five Listening Sessions, expert presentations, and the...
View ArticleLetter to Gov. Baker from Business and Environmental Leaders
We are a diverse group of organizations with business constituencies, united by the once-in-a generation opportunity to modernize and decarbonize our transportation system. We are writing to you for...
View ArticleMassachusetts Coalition ATIA Letter to Senators Warren and Markey
The thirty-one Massachusetts organizations signing this letter collectively support the July 30 Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee’s unanimous approval of the America’s...
View ArticleTHE TRANSPORTATION BOND BILL: WHAT IS IT? WHAT’S IN IT?
The Baker Administration filed an $18 billion, five-year transportation bond bill on July 25th for consideration by the legislature later in this legislative session. H.4002, An Act Authorizing and...
View ArticleA Watershed Moment for Transportation in the Commonwealth
We are a group of leaders across major sectors of the Commonwealth – business, industry, municipalities, and non-profits. Together, we call on us all – elected officials, leaders across sectors,...
View ArticleState Tax Expenditures: Less Than Meets The Eye
State Tax Expenditures: Less Than Meets The EyeadminMTF8Thu, 04/09/2020 - 22:53The Foundation’s latest report, State Tax Expenditures: Less Than Meets The Eye, examines the state’s annual estimate of...
View ArticleThe 2013 Budget Summary
The 2013 Budget SummaryadminMTF8Thu, 04/09/2020 - 22:53In the attached table, the Foundation summarizes and contrasts the 2013 budget proposals of Governor Patrick, the House and Senate Ways and Means...
View ArticleThe 2013 Budget Summary
The 2013 Budget SummaryadminMTF8Thu, 04/09/2020 - 22:53In the attached table, the Foundation summarizes and contrasts the 2013 final budget passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor with...
View ArticleFY 2013
FY 2013jonathanMon, 04/20/2020 - 13:37The Commonwealth of Massachusetts raises and spends more than $60 billion annually across four major classes of spending (operating, capital, trust, federal...
View ArticleState Tax Expenditures: Less Than Meets The Eye
State Tax Expenditures: Less Than Meets The EyeadminMTF9Thu, 04/09/2020 - 22:53The Foundation’s latest report, State Tax Expenditures: Less Than Meets The Eye, examines the state’s annual estimate of...
View ArticleThe 2013 Budget Summary
The 2013 Budget SummaryadminMTF9Thu, 04/09/2020 - 22:53In the attached table, the Foundation summarizes and contrasts the 2013 budget proposals of Governor Patrick, the House and Senate Ways and Means...
View ArticleThe 2013 Budget Summary
The 2013 Budget SummaryadminMTF9Thu, 04/09/2020 - 22:53In the attached table, the Foundation summarizes and contrasts the 2013 final budget passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor with...
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