Had a great time speaking to North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce!

Thanks, Worcester Chamber for inviting MTF President @Dhowgate to present on the MA’s current fiscal situation and a demographic review of the Worcester region! #mapoli #Worcester #policy

Thanks Douglas Howgate and Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation . We look forward to having you back soon !

“I don’t think the hiring freeze is a sign of crisis, nor do I think vaguely positive March revenues are a sign that happy days are here again” - Douglas Howgate As hiring freeze takes effect, Healey admin says March revenues rebounded slightly, w/ Matt Stout bostonglobe.com/2024/04/03/met…

Great conversation with Radio Boston on what’s going on with school finance!

As always, great presentation from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation breaking down the contents of the HWM Committee's proposed FY25 budget #mapoli

Governor Maura Healey While the HWM budget does not adopt the @massgovernor’s proposal to use income surtax resources for education capital needs, $158M is used to support higher education and existing programs. #mapoli #taxes #budget

As we head into House Budget debate this week, the incredible team Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation has you covered for all you #mapoli fiscal questions!

Top story in today's #Download: Mass. higher ed sector facing stiff headwinds; enrollment decline, demographics, and sagging public confidence frame challenge. More from Michael Jonas. commonwealthbeacon.org/education/mass…

MTF is committed to providing unbiased and timely research to support policies that promote equitable and sustainable economic growth in MA. MTF President @Dhowgate presents to our members the work we have done to affirm our commitment. #mapoli #annualmeeting #policy

Thanks, MA Association of REALTORS®, for having MTF President @Dhowgate speak at yesterday's Realtor Day on Beacon Hill on the state’s current fiscal outlook and an update on the Affordable Homes Act! #mapoli #mabudget #housing

Looking forward to speaking to Worcester Chamber on Thursday!

Thanks, Worcester Chamber! Today, MTF President @Dhowgate presented at Worcester Chamber's June Breakfast Club on MA’s state budget process and a look at demographic trends in the Worcester region. #mapoli #research #budget #demographics

Really enjoyed the opportunity to speak morning! Thanks Tim Murray and the Worcester Chamber team for the invitation!

See what MTF President @Dhowgate said about the housing bond bill making its way through the legislature and how much we could expect to be spent over the next five years. You can read our summary of the Affordable Homes Act here: conta.cc/4aMVegS #mapoli #housing

Great thread to tell you what you need to know about the latest Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation report on MBTA finances

Great conversation with Sec. Tibbits-Nutt and Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation members! #mapoli

At our 1st Annual Luncheon & Awards today, MBAE was pleased to recognize our co-founder Paul Reville for his outsized impact on the quality of education for students in MA and beyond. He is a true pioneer whose decades of work continues to drive educational progress today.

Always enriching to gather with our Governmental Research Association peer orgs for GRA's Annual Conference, hosted this year by EducationNC! This morning’s panel, moderated by Katie Dukes (she/her), covered community, system and research-driven support needed to invest in early childhood care and education.

MTF released its 25–26 Legislative Session Preview, which covers a range of policy areas, highlights key background info, actions from the previous session, & questions for policymakers. Follow along to check out the previews and read the full packet here: conta.cc/3E3ZRbp