The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MBPC) provides independent research and analysis of state budget and tax policies, as well as economic issues, that affect low- and moderate-income people in Massachusetts. Through the media and with direct contact, we educate the public by producing timely and engaging reports that examine state and national policies that affect low-income people. In addition, we work with organizations representing low- and moderate-income people in Massachusetts and serve as the primary source of information on general state budget issues for many of these groups.