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: https://t.co/atw7itJtWI
Always enriching to gather with our @TheGRA1914 peer orgs for GRA's Annual Conference, hosted this year by @EducationNC! This morning’s panel, moderated by @kneldukes, covered community, system and research-driven support needed to invest in early childhood care and education.
At our 1st Annual Luncheon & Awards today, MBAE was pleased to recognize our co-founder @PaulReville 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.
What a great start to the morning! Thanks, @MassDOT Sec. Tibbits-Nutt, for joining us for a discussion with our members about the administration’s transportation priorities and outlook on investments in the capital and operating budgets.
#mapoli#transportation#infrastructure
Haven’t caught up on our newest report on the @MBTA’s fiscal challenges? Follow along for some of our recommendations for policymakers to close the $700M funding gap in FY26 & the performance indicators that should be made public. Read the report: https://t.co/pCqhwL25gL
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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: https://t.co/bC5TU8FsMk
#mapoli#housing
Don't forget to register for Thursday's Breakfast Club! Join us at @MechanicsHall for this morning event, which features a speaking program, salutes to area businesses, and a networking breakfast.
Sponsored by @country_bank
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Thanks, @marealtors, 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
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
Top story in today's #Download:
Mass. higher ed sector facing stiff headwinds; enrollment decline, demographics, and sagging public confidence frame challenge.
More from @bostonjonas.
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@MassGovernor The lack of reporting requirements for major workforce programs creates challenges for policymakers to assess program outcomes and their impacts on workforce needs.
#mapoli#workforce#training
@MassGovernor 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
Thanks, @WBUR, for having MTF President @Dhowgate on @RadioBoston for a great discussion on challenges that underpin post-pandemic school funding in MA! Listen to the conversation here:
https://t.co/PmQjvCdweE
#mapoli#education#k12education
“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” - @dhowgate
As hiring freeze takes effect, Healey admin says March revenues rebounded slightly, w/ @MattPStout https://t.co/f6MkoVbCkR
Thanks, @chamberworc 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, @ncmchamber for inviting MTF President @dhowgate to present our analysis on the state budget and local demographic trends of the north central MA region!
#mapoli#research#budget