The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance today applauded voters across the Old Colony Regional Vocational School district for rejecting the proposed $288 million building project, calling the outcome a clear message that local taxpayers will not accept unnecessarily expensive construction plans padded with costly alternative add-ons.

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance is highlighting a new analysis from the Tax Foundation confirming that Proposition 2 ½ continues to serve as one of the Commonwealth’s most important taxpayer protections, especially at a time when state leaders are allowing local aid to erode despite record-breaking revenues.

Cusack bill reflects overdue recognition that climate mandates drive up costs