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New Poll: Donalds and Jolly Voters Agree, Florida Gov Must Tackle Cost of Living, Housing

November 5, 2026

A new Pioneer poll shows Florida voters agree: the incoming Byron Donalds administration should prioritize lowering everyday costs and making housing more affordable.  

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November 5, 2026

What the Ballot Question Results Tell Us About Taxes, Affordability and Politics

The results are largely in on Tuesday’s ballot questions and, as elections will do, they brought wins, a wince—and important lessons about where Massachusetts politics is heading. Question 1 passed overwhelmingly, Question 5 fell just short, Question 3 went down to defeat despite an $8 million campaign, and Question 7 remains undecided but is trending toward the loss column.
October 22, 2026

Massachusetts’ Declining Unemployment Rate is the Result of a Shrinking Labor Force

At first glance, the latest unemployment numbers for Massachusetts look like good news. The state’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in August, its lowest level since March 2025 and down from a recent high of 4.8 percent in February, according to data released September 18 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But a falling unemployment rate doesn’t always signal a stronger labor market. A closer look shows that Massachusetts employers are still cutting jobs, and that unemployment is falling mainly because fewer residents are working or looking for work at all.

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Pioneer DataLabs makes public data easy to explore so you can compare the 50 states and D.C. on the outcomes that matter. With additional tools focused on Massachusetts communities and Boston.

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