Addressing The T’s Monster Debt
In June MASSPIRG was joined by state lawmakers and other advocacy groups in calling on the Legislature to address the financial sustainability of the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (the T). At a press conference and public hearing before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Transportation, the group urged lawmakers to support a bill to relieve over half of the T’s debt.

Commission Votes To Close Tax Loophole
On June 12, the Massachusetts Special Tax Commission, whose members were appointed by Gov. Deval Patrick, House Speaker Sal DiMasi, and Senate President Therese Murray, recommended to close one of the tax loopholes proposed earlier this year by the governor.

House Commission Tackles Ethics Enforcement

Taking On Toxic Toys To Protect Public Health

Exposing College Loan Lender Practices

Fighting To Keep Cable Under Local Control

Cell Phone Users’ Bill Of Rights

Director’s Letter:
What If Everybody Took Public Transportation?

Expanding Voter Access And Participation

MASSPIRG Stands Up To Auto Insurance Companies

Removing The Roadblocks To Transportation Improvement

Interview: Michael J. Widmer, Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation President