Massachusetts is in a tough financial spot.

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance sharply criticized the $61.4 billion budget plan released today by the Massachusetts House of Representatives, calling it a reckless proposal, an inadequate response to the state’s growing financial uncertainty, and completely inconsistent with the rhetoric Beacon Hill leadership has been using regarding the future of federal funding.

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance commented on Speaker Ron Mariano’s proposed FY2025 budget, his fourth as Speaker, which has a whopping price tag of $57.9 billion. 

Following news that Governor Maura Healey will be forced to make emergency cuts to the state budget, the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance has released the following statement:

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance issued the following statement following news the state shelter system is reaching Governor Healey’s self-imposed “cap” of 7,500.

MassFiscal Opposes – The Bad Outweighs the Good

Following a House vote that significantly waters down Governor Maura Healey’s proposed tax relief package and fundamentally changes the voter approved tax cap and rebate law known as Chapter 62F, the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance issued a statement condemning lawmakers for failing to do enough to keep Massachusetts economically competitive and subverting the will of Massachusetts voters.

It’s not very often the Massachusetts legislature has the opportunity to offer amendments, debate, and get recorded votes on important tax policies, but with an appetite by legislative leaders to pass cuts, this opportunity is happening this week.

Integrity of the Legislature Under Microscope

With only three days before the end of the legislative session Massachusetts Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka are still refusing to release their very mild tax relief package from the conference committee.