The Council encouraged lawmakers to preserve and strengthen housing production reforms included in the economic development bill, highlighting the connection between housing affordability, talent attraction, and Massachusetts’ long-term economic success.

Council President Christopher Anderson issued a statement in response to the SJC’s decision to remove the income tax ballot question, underscoring ongoing affordability challenges and the need for policies that lower costs and improve quality of life for residents across Massachusetts.

Mass Opportunity Alliance polling highlights growing concerns that the Commonwealth’s high cost of living is driving college graduates to seek opportunities elsewhere, raising broader questions about talent retention and long-term economic vitality.

A Mass Opportunity Alliance analysis shows Massachusetts residents face some of the highest utility costs in the nation, placing additional strain on household budgets and intensifying the state’s overall affordability challenges.

Mass Opportunity Alliance polling finds many Massachusetts residents are scaling back holiday spending due to rising costs, reflecting broader financial strain on families across the Commonwealth.

The Mass Opportunity Alliance submitted testimony warning that proposed tax increases would raise costs for businesses and residents, worsening affordability and accelerating outmigration.

The Council, alongside a coalition of business and civic organizations, filed ballot initiatives aimed at lowering costs for residents by reducing the income tax rate and increasing taxpayer refunds, advancing proposals designed to ease financial pressures and improve affordability across the Commonwealth.

Mass Opportunity Alliance polling shows a majority of residents are cutting back on summer activities—including travel, dining, and events—due to rising costs, underscoring the impact of affordability challenges on everyday life.