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WBUR
What was the point of Massachusetts' new tax break for renters?
Evan Horowitz, executive director of cSPA, is quoted throughout this article on the Massachusetts rental tax deduction.
The Boston Globe
City councilors weigh Wu’s proposal to temporarily increase commercial property tax rates
This article references collaborative research from cSPA that showed a downward trend in Boston commercial property values could mean a city revenue shortfall of $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion over the next five years.
Politico
The polls are suggesting a huge shift in the electorate. Are they right?
Abby Kiesa of CIRCLE is quoted about the challenges of polling young voters, particularly via traditional phone surveys, saying “Even if they’re on a cell phone, they’re much less likely to answer it.”
Boston Herald
Michelle Wu considering petitioning state for higher commercial tax rates
Evan Horowitz, director of cSPA, comments on potential legislation proposed by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu that would increase property taxes on businesses.
The Hill
Biden’s support for potential TikTok ban risks backlash from young voters
Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, director of CIRCLE, discusses the potential impact of proposed legislation that could ban TikTok on young voters noting, “What I see as a longtime watcher of young people and social media is that they will always find a place to talk and gather and activate and organize.”
The Conversation
US democracy’s unaddressed flaws undermine Biden’s stand as democracy’s defender − but Trump keeps favoring political violence
Dean Dayna Cunningham and Associate Dean and Professor Peter Levine examine the state and future of U.S. democracy within the context of the 2024 election.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh-area high schoolers try to get peers registered to vote - and stay engaged in politics
Alberto Medina of CIRCLE is quoted throughout this article on youth voting in the Pittsburgh area. CIRCLE research on the increase in youth voting since 2014 is included.
CBS News