The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance today pushed back on comments from House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz labeling taxpayer ballot questions “irresponsible,” arguing that opposing tax relief at a time of soaring living costs and declining economic competitiveness highlights how disconnected Beacon Hill has become from the realities facing working families and employers.

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance today issued a statement following news that the ballot question to reduce the state income tax rate and strengthen the tax rebate law have surpassed the required number of certified signatures and are now positioned for the 2026 ballot.

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance made the following statement after today’s remarks from Governor Charlie Baker in which the Governor said taxpayers could be entitled to over $2.5 billion in rebates due to a law originally passed in 1986 and championed by Citizens for Limited Taxation (CLT) and the tireless advocacy of the Barbara Anderson.

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. 

Middle Class ‘Left Out to Dry’ by Speaker and Senate President

No Gas Tax Suspension, No Tax Relief, and No Annual Budget

The April numbers are in at the Department of Revenue, which reported the state collected $6.9 billion from state taxpayers, a jump of 79% from last April. 

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance joined several House and Senate lawmakers outside the State House today, calling attention to legislation that brings relief to motorists by suspending the state gas tax.

Today, Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka held a media interview in which they were asked about suspending the state’s gasoline tax to provide relief for motorists.