Research Bureau In the News

Boston deserves better than a return to an Elected School Committee
By The Editorial Board | The Boston Globe | February 17, 2025

Could Boston implement a sugary drink tax? Some city councilors want to explore the idea
By Niki Griswold | The Boston Globe | January 15, 2025

Mayor renews tax relief effort as steeper bills hit home for city residents
By Chris Lovett | Dorchester Reporter | January 15, 2025

Wu refiles tax shift bill, tapping into budget surplus
By Steve Adams | Banker & Tradesman | January 13, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu renews effort to provide tax relief for homeowners, files updated home rule petition
By Niki Griswold | The Boston Globe | January 13, 2025

Homeowners and renters in Boston are feeling the pain of higher property taxes. Who will they blame?
By Shirley Leung | The Boston Globe | January 9, 2025

After months of debate at City Hall and on Beacon Hill, council greenlights higher property taxes
By Niki Griswold and Anjali Huynh | The Boston Globe | December 11, 2024

‘A disappointing outcome’: With property tax bill, Mayor Wu’s took on the real estate industry and lost – again
By Anjali Huynh and Catherine Carlock | The Boston Globe | December 10, 2024

‘The largest curve ball’: Tax lawsuit jeopardizes sales of Barbara Lynch’s No. 9 Park and B&G Oysters restaurants
By Janelle Nanos | The Boston Globe | December 10, 2024

Boston business leaders considering backing out of tax compromise with Mayor Wu
By Gayla Cawley | Boston Herald | December 5, 2024

Plan to shift Boston’s tax burden toward businesses to go before State Senate
By Matthew Medsger | Boston Herald | December 2, 2024

Want a say in how Boston’s schools are run? Get involved with the School Committee
By Marcela García | The Boston Globe | November 22, 2024

Wu, council send latest tax agreement plan to Beacon Hill
By Chris Lovett | Dorchester Reporter | November 6, 2024