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Commonwealth Beacon

With housing crisis, it often feels like same old story

This article cites a 2023 report from cSPA, conducted in conjunction with the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, that found about 36% of Community Preservation Act (CPA) communities have not met affordable housing requirements.

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WBUR

What Massachusetts' new tax proposal means for Healey's competitiveness goals

Evan Horowitz, director of cSPA, discusses the latest state tax relief proposal being reviewed by Governor Healey and its impact for residents.

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Lowell Sun

Report: Many Mass. towns flouting CPA’s housing requirements

Evan Horowitz, director of cSPA, comments on findings of a Community Preservation Act (CPA) review that cSPA did in conjunction with the Greater Boston Real Estate Board.

WGBH

The 2023 Massachusetts budget cycle is packed with uncertainty — and some lawmakers don't care

Evan Horowitz, director of cSPA, joins this “Talking Politics” episode to discuss how the uncertainty created by April’s drop in Massachusetts state tax revenues will impact budget talks.

A blank ballot with a yes and no option. An expert at Tufts’ Center for State Policy Analysis gives a detailed—and nonpartisan—explanation of the Massachusetts “millionaires tax” ballot question

The Lowdown on the Massachusetts “Millionaires Tax” Ballot Question

An expert at Tufts’ Center for State Policy Analysis gives a detailed - and nonpartisan - explanation of Question 1

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New Report Analyzes Massachusetts’ Proposed Millionaires Tax

Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University's Tisch College describes how the November 2022 ballot question would affect state revenues and public investments, predicts how high-earners might respond.

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Massachusetts Black Lawmakers Roundtable Launched at Tufts University

New coalition will serve as a platform for collaboration and policy innovation, leveraging the knowledge and resources of Tufts University

Maximizing the Impact of Tax Cuts

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a package of targeted tax cuts, and our experts at cSPA are weighing in on the best options and opportunities.

Voters' Guide to 2022 Massachusetts Ballot Questions

To help voters understand policy issues in Massachusetts, cSPA provides non-partisan research on all state ballot questions.

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