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Agenda for Leadership 2026 is available!

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Opportunity
May 14, 2026

BULLETIN: Massachusetts Needs Growth—Not More of the Same

Last week, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF) released a “Bulletin” announcing its opposition to the tax cut ballot initiative. Odd for a taxpayers foundation to oppose a reduction in taxes. Even odder, however, was the Bulletin’s lack of concern about the Commonwealth’s current economic climate: dismal business formation, job losses, and weakening economic growth across the state. 
Opportunity
May 14, 2026

As Thousands of College Students Graduate Across Massachusetts, New Report Warns Many Will Leave  

Pioneer Institute study finds grads are fleeing to states with more economic freedom, better employment opportunities  
Pioneer Legal
May 13, 2026

Court Allows Boston Commercial Taxpayer Lawsuit to Move Forward

Pioneer New England Legal Foundation and Sullivan & Worcester are pleased with today’s decision, which allows this case to move forward and get to the truth. This case is about restoring fairness and accountability to the City of Boston’s tax system. The…
Opportunity
May 11, 2026

Greater Boston Chamber Survey: Youth Outmigration Risks Remain Amidst High Housing Costs, Stagnant Job Market

Welcome to the May edition of The House Call. This edition breaks down results from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Young Residents Survey, including the appetite for legislative action on housing costs, and previews our new AI-enabled local land use regulation…
Healthcare
May 7, 2026

Pioneer Study: Seniors Paid More for Key Drugs Despite Federal Price Controls 

Out-of-pocket costs rose in 2025 for widely used Medicare drugs targeted under Inflation Reduction Act  BOSTON – Many Medicare seniors paid higher out-of-pocket costs in 2025 for widely used prescription drugs—despite a federal law intended to lower them, according to a new Pioneer…

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NYT-Best Seller Dr. Kevin Gutzman on the Jeffersonian Presidents

May 13, 2026

Florida’s Julie Young on Say Yes! How Virtual Became Reality

May 6, 2026

Wash. U’s Gerald Early on Play Harder: The Triumph of Black Baseball in America

April 29, 2026
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Opportunity
May 5, 2026

Boston is 48th out of 55 Metro Areas in the Competition for Young Workers

Opportunity
April 29, 2026

New Study Finds Massachusetts Business Formation Has Plummeted Despite National Surge

Data Labs
April 28, 2026

Inaugural US DataLabs Ranking Finds Alaska the State Most Dependent on Federal Funds, Idaho the Least

Opportunity
April 23, 2026

Massachusetts Economic Development Bill Includes a Key Provision for Streamlining the Review of Housing Development Applications

Education
April 23, 2026

New Toolkit Calls for Charter Schools to Renew Commitment to Academic Excellence 

Opportunity
April 15, 2026

Tax Day: A Reflection on State Income Taxes and Competitiveness 

Opportunity
April 15, 2026

New Study Calls for Reducing or Eliminating Parking Requirements for New Housing

Opportunity
April 13, 2026

Federal ROAD to Housing Act Passes Senate, Generates Controversy Over Investor Limitations

Fact of the day

Dependency Index – Federal Money to the States

Think you know which states depend most on Washington? Pioneer’s new Dependency Index may change your mind. Alaska ranks most dependent on federal funds, and Idaho ranks least. Check out where your state ranks here! https://loom.ly/6LMwO0c

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Education Healthcare Opportunity American Citizenship

PioneerEducation supports excellent school options for all children, world-class liberal arts-based academic standards, and accountability for results in public education.

PioneerHealthcare champions market-based reforms to rein in the cost and improve the quality of care for patients.

PioneerOpportunity seeks a business climate in which entrepreneurs and employees benefit from a thriving economy.

American Citizenship:  To increase public engagement in the nation’s civic life, Pioneer champions K-12 history and civics education, and provides transparent government data for citizens to hold their state governments accountable.