The $117 billion tax giveaway to the top 1% in the federal tax and spending bill is such a big number that it takes some creative social math to grasp its absurd scale. Thanks for this ITEP : itep.org/10-crazy-compa…

The wait is over! Our segment on Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan Empowered Program | Meg Ryan is now airing nationally. We couldn’t be more excited to share the news with you today! Watch now: buff.ly/W4IJmtF PBS WGBH GBH GBH Forum Network #documentary #SocialChange #OpportunityForAll

Call it a market-based solution if you like, but Massachusetts has shown remarkable success getting more people without degrees into community college and more people riding public transit -- two great goals -- by changing the price to zero.

Across-the-board property tax cuts create less fair local tax systems in the long run. State legislators and local governments should prioritize the residents who can least afford their property taxes, not the resi... Read more at: itep.org/effects-of-pro…

Public budgets are exciting! See our very own @pbaxandall talk about how MassBudget works to drive equity forward through the state budget in our new feature with Empowered Program | Meg Ryan. Watch it here: buff.ly/kc56pHo #EqualOpportunityForAll #SocialChange #PolicyforPeople #MApoli

I'm looking forward to presenting new research at this event on gambling revenue and learning tons about cannabis revenue. Sign up and join us! api.neonemails.com/emails/content…

Climate angst? Want to laugh and gain perspective? Check out this amazing flow chart exploration that just won an Information is Beautiful Award flowchart.bettercatastrophe.com

The state budget Gov. Healey signed on July 4th for FY 2026 reflects both caution in the face of federal funding threats and new investments made possible by surging revenue from the #FairShareMA surtax. #mapoli Learn more with our in-depth analysis: buff.ly/mkXzKNA

"Rents across the Commonwealth have been rising significantly faster than inflation, requiring some of our housing assistance programs to grow at a similarly high rate just to serve the same number of people." #mapoli

So much winning...? The Meaning of a Weak Jobs Report open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugma…

Love this video that explains how we re all paying $ to subsidize 'free parking' whether or not we drive. usa.streetsblog.org/2025/08/01/fri…

Don't miss PolicyTALKS on Sept 16th! Join Viviana Abreu-Hernández, @pbaxandall, and Jessica Troe as they discuss w/ panels of experts how state revenue from the cannabis and gambling industries is collected and invested. #mapoli Register today and share! buff.ly/FBXfXjL

The Reconciliation Bill passed last month raises costs and increases hardship for families and communities while giving massive tax cuts to the most wealthy. See updated numbers on the potential impact in MA, thanks to our partners Center on Budget. #mapoli buff.ly/i5IWH18

"the economy outside of health care has been shedding jobs since April." cepr.net/publications/q…

Our state budget is more than numbers—it’s a reflection of our values. See how MassBudget is working towards an equitable budget and a thriving Commonwealth for all in our feature with Empowered Program | Meg Ryan. #OpportunityForAll #PolicyforPeople #mapoli buff.ly/OVkSfKR

How will your taxes change next year now that the megabill has been signed into law? People making less than $53,000 could see their taxes increase. The richest 1% alone will benefit more from Trump’s tax plan than the bottom 80% of Americans. itep.org/how-will-trump…

“It is true that people have trouble affording being here, but giving more windfalls to the most affluent doesn’t really address the problem.” - Phineas Baxandall #mapoli

Reggie Ramos Transportation for Massachusetts on how to navigate the future of transportation amid federal cuts to climate and equity commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/in-the…

📢We're excited to announce one of two expert panels for PolicyTALKS on Sept 16! Join @pbaxandall, Rep Carole Fiola, Dr. Rachel Volberg, and Marlene Warner as they discuss the gambling industry and how MA invests the revenue received from it. #mapoli buff.ly/I9U08mB

The success of Massachusetts' millionaire tax is inspiring other blue states to launch their own efforts. wsj.com/economy/democr…