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Press Releases & Statements

2023

October 4, 2023
Statement from the Massachusetts High Technology Council on the Testimony that will be Provided at the Joint Committee on Education’s Hearing

October 4, 2023
As Governor Healey Signs Tax ‘Relief’ Package, the Massachusetts High Technology Council Calls for Stronger Reforms

September 26, 2023
Statement from the Massachusetts High Technology Council on the Legislature’s Tax Relief Package

September 6, 2023
Joint Statement Responding to MCAS Ballot Measure Certification

August 18, 2023
Statement From the Massachusetts High Technology Council on Memo Filed with the Attorney General’s Office Challenging the Proposed 2024 Ballot Question to Eliminate the MCAS Exam as a Graduation Requirement

August 3, 2023
Statement From the Massachusetts High Technology Council on the Proposed 2024 Ballot Question to Eliminate the MCAS Exam as a Graduation Requirement

July 12, 2023
Massachusetts Rises in CNBC’s 2023 Top States for Business Rankings, but Challenges Remain: Massachusetts High Technology Council Calls for Urgent Action to Enhance Competitiveness

June 8, 2023
The Massachusetts High Technology Council’s Statement on the Senate’s Tax Reform Proposal

May 9, 2023
The Massachusetts High Technology Council’s Statement on the Senate’s FY24 Budget Proposal

May 1, 2023
The Massachusetts High Technology Council Warns Against Unconstitutional Amendment to State Tax Revenue Growth Limit

April 11, 2023
The Massachusetts High Technology Council’s Statement on the House’s Tax Reform Proposal

March 1, 2023
The Massachusetts High Technology Council’s Statement on Governor Healey’s FY24 Budget

February 23, 2023
The Massachusetts High Technology Council’s 2023 Policy Agenda

January 25, 2023
Massachusetts High Technology Council Names Elizabeth Mahoney Vice President of Policy & Government Affairs

 
2016

October 20, 2016
Council Launches MATTERS 2.0; Releases Executive Survey Results

August 11, 2016
MHTC President’s Bulletin: Mixed Results as Legislature Ends Session – Storm Clouds on the Horizon

July 21, 2016
MHTC Public Policy Update

July 19, 2016
Council Calls on Conferees to Adopt House Version of Employee Non-compete Agreement Legislation

July 15, 2016
MHTC and Business Coalition Calls on Legislature to Address Energy Costs

July 13, 2016
MHTC and Business Coalition Letter to Senate on Employee Non-compete Agreements

July 12, 2016
MHTC Letter to Senate re: Economic Development Legislation

MHTC Calls on Legislature to Clarify Legality of Daily Fantasy Sports

May 18, 2016
Council Statement Criticizing Legislative Approval of Graduated Income Tax

May 17, 2016
Council Letter to State Legislators Opposing Graduated Income Tax

April 27, 2016
Council Supports State Tax Deduction for College Savings to Expand Access to Higher Ed

April 11, 2016
Council Testifies Against Price Caps and Disclosure Mandates for Drug Industry

April 7, 2016
Council Statement Condemning Senate Anti-Charter School Legislation

March 8, 2016
Council Testimony in Support of the Expansion of Single Sales Factor Apportionment

March 7, 2016
Council Testimony in Support of Charter School Ballot Question

February 3, 2016
Council Letter to Legislative Leaders Opposing Graduated Income Tax

January 28, 2016
Business Coalition Letter to Speaker DeLeo in Support of Public Charter School Expansion

January 28, 2016
Business Coalition Letter to Senate President Rosenberg in Support of Public Charter School Expansion

January 27, 2016
Council Statement in Support of Governor Baker’s Proposal to Expand Single Sales Factor for Corporate Taxpayers

January 27, 2016
Council Letter to State Senators Opposing Senate Bill 2107, An Act to Establish Pay Equity

January 27, 2016
Council Statement on Gender Pay Equity Legislation

January 13, 2016
Council Statement on General Electric Headquarters Decision

January 12, 2016
Council Renews Call on Legislative Leaders to Support Increased Access to Public Charter Schools

January 11, 2016
Charter School Business Coalition Letter to Legislature Leaders

Increasingly, the Massachusetts High Technology Council is stepping up to create, execute, and lead critical statewide competitiveness strategies. Fostering a vision for our innovation economy under the MassVision2050 banner, the Council solidifies its position as a thought leader providing valuable insights to navigate emerging technologies, facilitates long-term planning, and reinforces the Council's commitment to excellence and action in the evolving Massachusetts tech-driven economy.

To learn more, contact Council President Chris Anderson.