After months of committee hearings and widespread anticipation, the House has finally produced a bill outlining how they want to spend the federal ARPA funds and the massive surplus of tax dollars collected in 2020. 

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance (MassFiscal) made the following statement today in response to Speaker Ron Mariano and his Democratic colleagues spending billions of dollars in COVID relief money behind closed doors.

Opaque Process Has Resulted in More Power Grabs

Senate Leadership Try to Advance Opaque Climate Bill Ahead of PPP Tax Fix

Urges Senator Tarr to Block Extension Until Hearing is Scheduled

Majority of House Lawmakers Support Opaqueness of Legislature Over Reform

The Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance made the following statement following Speaker Ron Mariano’s announcement of his intention to delay the important House rules debate until July and his proposal to restrict how lawmakers communicate with their constituents and outside organizations.

Most Corrupt Legislative Process in America on Display in Massachusetts

Costly Climate Bill released from Committee on Sunday Night, Roll Call on Monday & Automatic Pay Raises for Part Time Lawmakers Starting Now

Secretary Galvin Should Be Transparent in Response to the Public