THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, NOVEmbEr 7, 2025 Page 21 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 currently affecting the over 131,000 members of our commonwealth’s Muslim community”. QUOTABLE QUOTES “Massachusetts’ innovation economy is the foundation of our competitiveness. It fuels discovery, drives growth and sustains good jobs in every region of the state. Through the DRIVE Initiative, we are taking action to protect our leadership in science and technology and support the institutions and workers that make it possible and ensure that Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in solving the world’s hardest problems.” ---Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley on Gov. Healey’s DRIVE Initiative, designed to grow Massachusetts’ renowned research and innovation economy and create thousands of new jobs. “The contrast is becoming impossible to ignore and Massachusetts cannot afford to continue to bury its head in the sand on this. Ranking so close to the very bottom should alarm every lawmaker and every taxpayer. Our high-cost tax system is driving out talent, capital and opportunity, and New Hampshire’s top tier ranking proves that better policy is possible right next door. We are falling behind not by chance, but by poor policy choices.” --- Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on the Tax Foundation’s newly-released “2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index.” in which the Bay State ranks just 43rd in the nation, while neighboring New Hampshire jumped in rank to come in at number 3. “These rankings confirm what Massachusetts residents and employers already know: our tax burden is too high, making it increasingly difficult for people and businesses to thrive here. Turning this around will require successful, coordinated efforts by private-sector leaders and policymakers to advance meaningful reforms that strengthen the state’s competitiveness. This data should serve as a wake-up call to policymakers as they consider proposals that would further raise the portion of certain income subject to the state’s corporate tax rate from 5 to 50 percent.” --- Christopher Anderson, president of the Massachusetts High Technology Council and Mass Opportunity co-organizer, on the Tax Foundation’s newly released “2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index” which ranks Massachusetts 43rd in the nation, placing it among the 10 least competitive states for taxes. “Massachusetts recognizes strategically investing in the future of manufacturing will reap enormous downstream benefits for the rest of our economy. The Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative (M2I2) program continues to support innovation while also providing opportunities for a new generation of manufacturing workers Licensed & Insured throughout the state.” ---Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley on the Healey AdministraBEACON | SEE PAGE 22 Clean-Outs! We take and dispose from cellars, attics, garages, yards, etc. Call Robert at: 781-844-0472 Free Estimates Carpentry * Kitchen & Bath * Roofs * Painting Decks * Siding * Carrijohomeimprovement.com Call 781-710-8918 * Saugus, MA General Contractor * Interior & Exterior The Kid Does Clean Outs From 1 item to 1,000 * Basements * Homes * Backyards * Commercial Buildings The cheapest prices around! Call Eric: (857) 322-2854 Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount Steps Stoops Rebuilt or Repaired Chimney Rebuilt or Repaired House Foundation Leaks Repaired All Basement Repairs Chimney Inspection Roofing & Siding Masonry Repairs Window Installation & Repairs Drywall & Carpentry Waterproofing American Exterior and Window Corporation Contact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities. Call Jeff or Bob Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 617-699-1782 / www.americanexteriorma.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. We follow Social Distancing Guidelines!
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