Massachusetts should work for people who work

During my 100 Conversations tour across the district, I’ve been hearing a lot about what affordability really means in Massachusetts.

We hear politicians talk about “lowering costs,” but here’s the reality many families are living with:

• Mortgage or rent

• Property taxes

• Utility bills

• Childcare

• Health insurance

• Commuting

By the time all the essentials are paid, many working families are already spending over HALF of their income just trying to stay afloat.

That’s why I believe Massachusetts needs a new governing standard: the 50% Rule.

No working family should have to spend more than 50% of their income on basic living costs just to remain in the state they helped build.

Every major policy should be measured against one simple question: Does this help working families stay under the 50% threshold?

Massachusetts should work for people who work.