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Incoming Mass. Taxpayers Foundation president flags issues to watch next year
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Tax policy is poised to reemerge as a major focal point when the next governor and Legislature get to work early next year. But Doug Howgate, the next head of an influential advocacy group on Wednesday ran through a litany of other things he will be keeping his eyes on come January, including a looming change for MassHealth, a fresh look at workforce development and a government reorganization.