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Property tax nightmare: imagine a world without Prop 2½
What 30 years of progressive policies did to Vermont
Vermont spends nearly twice the national average on schools
Massachusetts welfare fraud & abuse: Joe Concha joins Paul Craney
New study finds New England's energy transition has not reduced fossil dependence
Twenty-five years of New England electricity data reveal persistent fossil dependence and growing cost and reliability risks as demand begins to rise.
Outsourcing responsibility: Vermont's unelected boards
The Legislature writes broad statutes and hands the details to appointed boards and commissions — diffusing responsibility and accountability.
Massachusetts has New England's highest SNAP error rate
Federal data shows the state faces up to $300 million in annual SNAP penalties — roughly $90 per taxpaying household.
Would a solar array fix one problem and create a second?
A 4.3-megawatt array in Petersham would cut roughly 980 tons of emissions while clear-cutting 14 acres of forest.
Massachusetts is making free speech a guessing game
Vague disclosure rules leave citizens guessing where advocacy ends and regulated political speech begins.
Fiscal Alliance Foundation expands to Vermont
The Foundation opens its first chapter outside Massachusetts to advance fiscally responsible and transparent public policy.
Senate energy bill shifts more risk onto ratepayers
The Senate is expected to vote on a major energy bill that could leave ratepayers paying more for years to come.
Foundation calls on Healey administration to release withheld net-zero cost study
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation today called on the Healey administration to immediately release a state-commissioned analysis examining the cost of achieving Massachusett…
SJC removes the rent control question from the ballot
Ruling protects taxpayers, homeowners, renters, and communities from a damaging housing policy
Rent control is a tax hike on Massachusetts homeowners
At a time when Massachusetts residents are already struggling with high housing costs, a new proposal threatens to make things worse in a way many homeowners may not expe…
StudyRent control ballot measure would raise property taxes on homeowners
Report Finds Proposed Statewide Rent Control Would Shift Tax Burdens Onto the 62 Percent of Massachusetts Households That Own Their Homes
It doesn't have to be this way
For the past thirty years, Vermont has been at the forefront of an experiment with progressive policies.
Proposition 2½ still gets the balance right
The property tax law defends Massachusetts homeowners. At a time when the cost of living in Massachusetts continues to rise, property taxes remain one of the most signifi…
StudyProposition 2½ saves homeowners thousands and remains a critical protection
Report Finds Massachusetts Homeowners Would Face Dramatically Higher Tax Bills Without Landmark Law
Massachusetts welfare programs are on a collision course with reality
$30 billion. That’s roughly how much Massachusetts spends per year in state and federal tax dollars on welfare programs like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF…
StudyWelfare spending skyrockets as oversight declines and fraud surges
Massachusetts Among the Highest in the Nation and in New England
StudyIf the House energy bill “won't do much,” why is it so risky?
Last month, the Massachusetts House passed H.5151 titled An Act relative to energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness.
Nuclear focus is a step forward, but Beacon Hill must reconsider radical climate mandates
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation today responded to the announcement by Governor Maura Healey and other New England governors that they were exploring advanced nuclear ener…
Emails raise questions about an overly cozy relationship between the DPU chair and climate advocacy groups
Public records released during Sunshine Week highlight unusually close coordination between regulators and activist organizations
Kristen Arute joins the Alliance as Major Gifts Manager
The Fiscal Alliance recently welcomed Kristen Arute as our new Major Gifts Manager, a role that will help us strengthen relationships with supporters and expand the work…
Emails reveal former DPU chair networking for a climate industry job while still regulating utilities
FOIA records highlight revolving door between energy regulators and climate advocacy groups
Battery energy storage systems, coming to a town near you
This year marks a notable change coming to cities and towns around the state. The 2024 Climate Act, passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor in…
New Englanders would save $400–$700 billion by replacing planned wind and solar with nuclear and natural gas
New Englanders would save hundreds of billions of dollars and avoid deadly power blackouts by replacing state-mandated renewable energy projects with nuclear and natural…
Alliance announces new development hire as organizations continue to grow
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation, Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, and Fiscal Partners (the Alliance) today announced the addition of Jess Garlock as Development Associate, a…
Blame rising energy costs on state policies, not the utilities
The Globe’s explanation of high energy bills downplays the central cause: Massachusetts’ own policy mandates (“Add-ons fuel jolt to energy charges: Political goals, costl…
StudyMassachusetts electric costs: the real source of the problem
New Report Identifies State Policy as the Primary Driver of Soaring Electric Bills
Voters back an income tax cut, reject rent control, and support natural gas and nuclear expansion
Fiscal Alliance Foundation poll shows appetite for lower taxes, affordable energy, and shaky ground for incumbents
Foundation will oppose the 2026 government-imposed rent control ballot question
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced today it will again oppose a proposed ballot question that seeks to reintroduce a government-imposed rent control scheme in Massa…
Voters overwhelmingly oppose Gov. Healey's Rx tax hike and want the audit law enforced
Support Tax Repeals, Plurality Want Pipelines, and Voters Show Mixed Views on Key Leaders
‘Green’ energy mandates will double electric rates and cause rolling blackouts
With New England state governments committed to reducing their carbon emissions at least 80% by 2050, residents and businesses can expect electricity rates to double, alo…
Statement on the SJC allowing the union-backed ballot question to proceed
Following the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s decision to allow a union-backed ballot to proceed , the Fiscal Alliance Foundation issued the following statement no…
Statewide poll on housing and Monica Tibbits-Nutt's tax policies
Measures Opinions on Housing Issues, Taxes, the Migrant Crisis, and More
Update on the lawsuit against the SEIU ballot question
Our latest work protecting the public from unconstitutional policy proposals took place just this week. On Tuesday, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation offered written testimo…
Members file opening brief challenging the union-backed ballot question
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced today that an Opening Brief was filed with the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on behalf of three Massachusetts citizen voters—inclu…
Foundation submits ballot question complaint to the SJC
Union Boss Ballot Question Should be Disqualified; Breaks Federal Labor Law and Includes Unrelated Policy Proposals
Statewide poll on the migrant crisis and the 2024 primaries
Super Tuesday Numbers Include Biden vs Phillips, Trump vs Haley, Elizabeth Warren, and Maura Healey Numbers Included
Big wins in 2023
As 2023 comes to a close and we look to the opportunities and challenges in the year ahead, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation has one last request. Please consider making yo…
Attorney General rejects ranked choice voting ballot questions as unconstitutional
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation issued the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s rejection of several proposed ballot questions that sought to impose ranked…
Statement on the Attorney General's certification of the rent control ballot question
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation issued the following statement regarding the Attorney General’s certification of a ballot question seeking to reimpose government-imposed r…
Foundation submits rebuttal opposing the ranked choice voting ballot questions
On August 2 nd , the Fiscal Alliance Foundation submitted written comments to the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) casting doubt on the constitutionality of several potent…
Renewable energy jolts consumers' budgets
In June, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation released a new study examining energy prices in Massachusetts and New England. The study was authored by Lisa Linowes, a co-author…
Comments to the Attorney General opposing the rent control ballot question
On August 2, state Representative Mike Connolly, a socialist from Cambridge, filed paperwork with the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) for a ballot question that would, am…
Statewide poll on the issues ahead of the ballot question deadline
Voter Opinions Mixed on Rent Control, Minimum Wage, and Other Issues
Energy demand is falling while costs keep rising
New Study: Annual Cost of MA Renewable Energy Policies has Quadrupled in 10 Years
Statement on the SJC ruling upholding free speech and association in state elections
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation released the following statement in response to the Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling upholding a decision by the Massachusetts Attorney Gene…
Statewide poll shows broad support for keeping Chapter 62F unchanged
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation released the results of a poll today that sampled Massachusetts voters on a wide range of policies and topics including the 62F Tax Rebate…
Amicus brief filed at the SJC to protect political speech in state elections
Last August, Harvard Law Professor Larry Lessig filed paperwork at the Attorney General’s office seeking to place a referendum on the 2024 ballot that would limit politic…
New year and a new governor: the January 2023 poll
Earlier today, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced the results of a new statewide poll of Massachusetts general election likely voters gauging their opinions on the…
Protecting free speech in Massachusetts
With cancel culture and big tech censorship becoming increasingly prevalent every day, it’s more important than ever for groups like ours to quickly and aggressively figh…
Primary voters show strong support for the 1986 taxpayer rebate law
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced the results of a new, statewide poll of Massachusetts primary voters gauging their opinions on the September contest and a host o…
StudyThe five goods in Massachusetts most affected by inflation
Top Five Goods in Massachusetts Most Impacted by Inflation – Study Points to Solutions to Slow the Spread of Inflation
A year after the surtax amendment passed, voters show a significant change of mood
Poll Covers Biden’s Handling of Inflation, Gubernatorial Race, Legislature’s Surtax Amendment Question, Gas Tax Suspension, & Reasons for Why Voters are Leaving Massachus…
Legislature is misleading voters on a past ballot question
Earmarking Proposals are Misleading On Wednesday morning, Professor Emeritus David Tuerck, President of the Beacon Hill Institute and Paul Diego Craney, spokesperson for…
Amicus brief filed in the lawsuit challenging the income surtax amendment
Earlier today, an Amicus Brief was filed with the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) in support of the lawsuit challenging the validity of the legislature’s propo…
Poll on the gig economy ballot question and the governor's race
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced today the results of a new, statewide poll of Massachusetts likely voters gauging opinions on President Joe Biden’s job performan…
Poll gauges the gubernatorial race and the income surtax ballot question
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced today the results of a new, statewide poll of Massachusetts likely voters gauging Bay State opinions on President Joe Biden’s job…
Graduated income tax ballot question is misleading to voters
Earlier today, a group of Massachusetts voters, including Democratic and Republican legislators, business owners, and others, filed a complaint with the Supreme Judicial…
Massachusetts would face fuel shortages by 2025 under TCI
TCI is expected to go into effect by 2023, even though MA is the only state “fully committed.”
Millionaire's tax carries a high cost and a low return
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation and The Beacon Hill Institute (BHI) today released a study showing the effects of instituting a so called “Millionaire’s Tax” on the Massac…
Massachusetts business owners polled on the reopening
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation announced today the results of a new, statewide poll of Massachusetts business owners on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ma…
Legal WorkPetition filed with the U.S. Supreme Court on Gov. Baker's use of executive orders
On Monday, May 10 the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) regarding the Dec…
Statewide poll of primary voters on candidates, policies, and issues
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation today announced the release of a new statewide poll of likely primary voters. The 752-person poll was conducted between February 22 through…
TCI would further damage the economy and slow the COVID-19 recovery
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation & the Beacon Hill Institute today announced the results of a recent study exploring the economic impact of COVID-19 on the Transportation &…
Legal WorkStatement on the Desrosiers v. Baker decision
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation made the following statement today in response to the New Civil Liberties Alliance’s case that was decided at the state Supreme Judicial Co…
Second supplemental notice filed in Desrosiers v. Baker
A 2nd supplemental notice has been filed in the case Desrosiers v. Baker, which is challenging the legal underpinnings on which Gov. Charlie Baker has based his pandemic…
Statewide poll shows COVID-19 has cut into support for TCI
Voters Overwhelmingly Think Gov. Baker is Right to Rethink Participation in the TCI Program
Press ReleaseFoundation responds to Governor Baker's new executive orders
Executive Orders Go a Step Too Far in Enforcement & Use of Police Powers
Legal WorkSupplemental notice filed in Desrosiers v. Baker
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation made the following statement today in response to the New Civil Liberties Alliance filing of a Supplemental Notice of Pertinent and Signifi…
Legal WorkStatement on the oral arguments presented at the SJC
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation released the following statement today in response to oral arguments presented at the state Supreme Judicial Court (SJC).
Statement on the Governor's response brief in the executive orders lawsuit
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation released the following statement in response to Governor Charlie Baker’s filing of a Response Brief in the case of Dawn Desrosiers, et al.…
Legal WorkPlaintiffs file brief in the challenge to the Baker shutdown orders
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation released the following statement today following the plaintiff’s filing of briefs in the case Dawn Desrosiers, et al. v. Governor Charles D…
Statement on the SJC granting the joint petition in the executive orders lawsuit
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation made the following statement regarding today’s determination by Justice Lenk of the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) Single Justice Session all…
Legal WorkNCLA and Gov. Baker urge the SJC to hear the Civil Defense Act case
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation made the following statement regarding today’s development in which the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil…
Lawsuit filed by NCLA challenges the legality of the Governor's executive orders
Fiscal Alliance Foundation offers Supporting Comments The Governor’s executive order shutting down “non-essential” businesses and organizations has been in place since Ma…
Legal WorkCoalition calls on Secretary Galvin to uphold election law
Legislative Candidate Side Stepping Election Law The Fiscal Alliance sent Secretary of State Bill Galvin a letter today, bringing to his attention the possibility that Me…
TCI costs are higher than initially reported
New Study: TCI Costs Higher than Initially Reported, Cost of Diesel Fuel Finally Disclosed
PollStatewide poll shows a lack of support for TCI
First Comprehensive Poll with Gasoline and Diesel Tax Included
PerspectiveWhy can't Massachusetts fill a pothole?
Fiscal Alliance Foundation to host October discussion on transportation infrastructure: conditions and costs.
Mass. carbon tax: poor bang for the buck
ON THE MATTER of climate change, politicians have reached a point where they will throw anything they have at the problem without a thought to the economic consequences o…
Carbon tax bill is a high tax proposal with insignificant environmental benefits
Increase Taxes by $1,263 at Fifth Year, with a Loss of 18,000+ Private Sector Jobs
Legal WorkOur comments on closing the union loophole
On March 15, 2019, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation submitted its testimony pertaining to the revision of 970 C.M.R. § 1.00 et seq, which would significantly reduce the sco…
PollPoll shows broad opposition to the real estate excise tax proposal
The Fiscal Alliance Foundation, today released the results of a poll conducted on the proposed hike of the Massachusetts Real Estate Excise Tax.
Legal WorkAmicus brief on the union loophole filed with the U.S. Supreme Court
On January 4, the Fiscal Alliance Foundation filed an Amicus Brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of a request for appeal by the plaintiff’s in the case…
PerspectiveFighting for fair campaign finance laws
On December 6th, 2018 the state office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) held a public hearing on the future of the Union Loophole in Massachusetts.
Legal WorkRemoval of Proposition 80 from the ballot
We applaud the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial court on the wisdom of its decision to strike down the Proposition 80 ballot question that sought to remove our state consti…
PerspectiveCampaign finance changes
Did you happen to see the recent op-ed written by Paul Gangi, MassFiscal Program Director, which appeared over the weekend in Commonwealth Magazine?
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