Douglas Howgate

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

We are excited to announce our new team member, Policy Start Fellow, Macarena Torti! Macarena joins the team after graduating from Suffolk University with a B.S. in Economics and International Relations.

#mapoli #massachusetts #newhire #publicpolicy

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[The Civic Federation @CivicFederation]

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.

[MBAE-Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education @MBAENews]

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.

[Douglas Howgate @dhowgate]

Great conversation with Sec. Tibbits-Nutt and @masstaxpayersfd members! #mapoli

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[Douglas Howgate @dhowgate]

Great thread to tell you what you need to know about the latest @masstaxpayersfd report on @MBTA finances

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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
#mapoli

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[Douglas Howgate @dhowgate]

Really enjoyed the opportunity to speak morning! Thanks @TimMurray_MA and the @chamberworc team for the invitation!

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[Douglas Howgate @dhowgate]

Looking forward to speaking to @chamberworc on Thursday!

[Worcester Chamber @chamberworc]

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
https://t.co/I1EjXTYthW

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[CommonWealth Beacon @CWBeacon]

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.
https://t.co/kgYETVQJGP

[Douglas Howgate @dhowgate]

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

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

@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

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

@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

[Tina Ascolillo @TinaAscolillo]

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

[Douglas Howgate @dhowgate]

Great conversation with @RadioBoston on what’s going on with school finance!

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[Samantha J. Gross @samanthajgross]

“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

[Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation @masstaxpayersfd]

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

[Worcester Chamber @chamberworc]

Thanks @Dhowgate and @masstaxpayersfd . We look forward to having you back soon !