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Academic Standards (65)

  1. Controlling Education from the Top (32959)
  2. Imperiling the Republic: The Fate of U.S. History Instruction under Common Core (30069)
  3. Remarks at 25th Anniversary Event for the Massachusetts Education Reform Act (29038)
  4. Lincoln’s Legacy for Our Time: A Transcript of Remarks Delivered by Civil War Historian James McPherson (28666)

Amicus Briefs (3)

  1. Jane Doe v Peyser (18003)
  2. Amicus Brief: Espinoza v Montana Department of Revenue (11640)
  3. Branch Amicus Brief (11442)

Annual Reports (23)

  1. 1999 Annual Report (3869)
  2. 2002 Annual Report (3463)
  3. 2001 Annual Report (3399)
  4. 2015 Annual Report (3394)

Better Government (109)

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Eight Patrick Administration Budgets Later (30474)
  2. Our Legacy of Neglect: The Longfellow Bridge and the Cost of Deferred Maintenance (29706)
  3. A $49 Million Sweetheart Deal How MBTA Employee Unused Sick Time Perk Enhances Pensions (28558)
  4. How to Save the MBTA More Than $100 million a year (26964)

Better Government Competition (19)

  1. Combating Opioid Addiction in Massachusetts: A Hospital-Based Solution Shows Promise in Reducing Relapses and ER Costs (22848)
  2. 2013 Better Government Competition Guidelines (16349)
  3. 2009 Better Government Competition (16046)
  4. 2010 Better Government Competition (15746)

Book (2)

  1. Guide to Sound Fiscal Management for Municipalities (17037)
  2. Free Book Chapter (11523)

Charter Schools (42)

  1. Remarks at 25th Anniversary Event for the Massachusetts Education Reform Act (29038)
  2. Seeds of Achievement: Appletree’s Early Childhood D.C. Charter Schools (18288)
  3. Jane Doe v Peyser (18003)
  4. Innovation Interrupted: How the Achievement Gap Act of 2010 Has Redefined Charter Schooling in Massachusetts (17383)

City Spotlights (1)

  1. New Bedford City Spotlight (14800)

Common Core (41)

  1. Controlling Education from the Top (32959)
  2. Imperiling the Republic: The Fate of U.S. History Instruction under Common Core (30069)
  3. Common Core Facts (29394)
  4. Remarks at 25th Anniversary Event for the Massachusetts Education Reform Act (29038)

Convention Center (7)

  1. Should We Build It? Two Views on the Merits of Boston's Proposed Convention Center (22973)
  2. The Boston Convention Center's shrinking market (19982)
  3. Flawed Forecasts: A Critical Look at Convention Center Feasibility Studies (18694)
  4. Does Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Expansion Really Pay for Itself? (15313)

COVID (33)

  1. As the COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Consumer Shift to E-Commerce, the Massachusetts Sales Tax Collection System Deserves Renewed Scrutiny (17802)
  2. U.S. Transit Systems and COVID-19: How does the MBTA Compare? (17731)
  3. Telecommuting Survey Reveals Potential for Greater Shift Towards Remote Work After COVID-19 Pandemic (17079)
  4. Virtual Learning, Concrete Option: How virtual differs from remote learning during the pandemic (13055)

Economic Opportunity (89)

  1. Public Comment on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act (32574)
  2. A New Start for Massachusetts Middle Cities (24077)
  3. Public Comment on MassDOT’s I-90 Allston Multimodal Project National Environmental Policy Act Review Scoping Report (23087)
  4. PILOT Agreements: Nonprofits’ Fair Portion or Government Extortion? (22942)

Education (175)

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Eight Patrick Administration Budgets Later (30474)
  2. Imperiling the Republic: The Fate of U.S. History Instruction under Common Core (30069)
  3. Common Core Facts (29394)
  4. Remarks at 25th Anniversary Event for the Massachusetts Education Reform Act (29038)

Education Management (2)

  1. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School Turnaround Update (9741)
  2. The Next Chapter of Education Funding in Massachusetts (339)

Fellowship (3)

  1. Fellowship History (1483)
  2. LCP Fellowship Application (1406)
  3. LCP Recommendation Form (1262)

Health Care (73)

  1. 340B Drug Discounts: An Increasingly Dysfunctional Federal Program (35813)
  2. The Elephant in the Room: Unfunded Public Employee Health Care Benefits and GASB 45 Public Employee Benefits Series: Part 3 (23989)
  3. Consumer Driven Health Care: A New Agenda for Cost Control in Massachusetts (23341)
  4. Will New England See Lower Prices from Drug Pricing Transparency Legislation? (23212)

Health Care Policy (Federal) (17)

  1. 340B Drug Discounts: An Increasingly Dysfunctional Federal Program (35813)
  2. Healthcare Prices for Common Procedures Are Hard for Consumers to Obtain Survey finds hospitals not prepared to give price information to consumers (20319)
  3. Key Questions for Legislators on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) (16447)
  4. Comments on How Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) affect Smaller Pharmacies and Consumers (ID FTC-2022-0015-0001) (16356)

Health Care Policy (MA) (53)

  1. Consumer Driven Health Care: A New Agenda for Cost Control in Massachusetts (23341)
  2. Will New England See Lower Prices from Drug Pricing Transparency Legislation? (23212)
  3. Mass Hospitals Weak on Price Transparency (23138)
  4. Combating Opioid Addiction in Massachusetts: A Hospital-Based Solution Shows Promise in Reducing Relapses and ER Costs (22848)

Higher Education (10)

  1. Differentiating Admission Standards at UMass-Amherst to Meet Out-of-State Enrollment Targets (21323)
  2. UMass At A Crossroads Part 3 UMass Growing Dependency On Tuition And Fees And Strategic Recruitment Of Out-Of-State Students (18381)
  3. UMass At A Crossroads Part 2 Is UMass Expansion Fiscally Sustainable? (16355)
  4. A Risky Proposal for At-Risk Private Colleges: Ten Reasons Why the Board of Higher Education Must Rethink Its Plan (14495)

Housing (10)

  1. The Power to Take: The Use of Eminent Domain in Massachusetts (26083)
  2. Housing and Land Use Policy in Massachusetts (22329)
  3. Housing & Who’s a ‘Millionaire’ according to Proposition 80 (22130)
  4. Housing Programs in Weak Market Neighborhoods (21606)

Impact Timeline (1)

  1. True North - 30 Years of Pioneer Institute (416)

Innovations in Medical Care Delivery (9)

  1. Mayor, Tear Down This Wall: Why Boston’s Ban on Convenient Care Clinics Is Costing Taxpayers Millions (20446)
  2. Testimony in Support of Expanded Access to Oral Health (16983)
  3. Business Solutions to the Health Care Crunch (16433)
  4. First Do No Harm: The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Massachusetts’ Medical Device Industry (16034)

Interdistrict Choice & Metco (9)

  1. Expanding Educational Opportunities: Best Practices in U.S. Summer Enrichment Programs (18507)
  2. Expanding Educational Opportunities: Three Models for Extended Summer Enrichment Programs in Massachusetts (17176)
  3. Expanding METCO and Closing Achievement Gaps (16605)
  4. Proving the Viability of a School Choice Voucher (16100)

Life Sciences (16)

  1. 340B Drug Discounts: An Increasingly Dysfunctional Federal Program (35813)
  2. Will New England See Lower Prices from Drug Pricing Transparency Legislation? (23212)
  3. Are Drug Prices Driving Healthcare Cost Growth? (22552)
  4. An Act advancing health care research and decision-making centered on patients and people with disabilities (16915)

Massachusetts Economy (54)

  1. Public Comment on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act (32574)
  2. PILOT Agreements: Nonprofits’ Fair Portion or Government Extortion? (22942)
  3. New Business Creation and The Urban Economy (22346)
  4. Eight Reasons to Question Professor Cristobal Young's Conclusions about Millionaire's (22303)

Media Guide (1)

  1. Pioneer Media Guide 2012 (1318)

Miscellaneous (28)

  1. Land-Use Regulation and The Rise in Housing Prices (13539)
  2. FY2013 Form 990 (4733)
  3. Determination Letter (4640)
  4. FY2012 Form 990 (4561)

Municipal Management (47)

  1. Public Comment on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act (32574)
  2. Our Legacy of Neglect: The Longfellow Bridge and the Cost of Deferred Maintenance (29706)
  3. The Power to Take: The Use of Eminent Domain in Massachusetts (26083)
  4. Testimony before the Joint Committee on Public Service of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regarding the Fiscal Condition of Local Retirement Systems (25708)

Open Letter (1)

  1. Open Letter: COVID-19 Study and Recommendations Task Force established pursuant to Massachusetts Bill H.4672 (6643)

Pensions (28)

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Eight Patrick Administration Budgets Later (30474)
  2. Forensic Mysteries from the MBTA Retirement Fund’s Actuarial Reports (26254)
  3. The Reckless Cost of Investment Mismanagement at the MBTA Retirement Fund (25973)
  4. Fixing the MBTA Retirement Fund: Reforming a Pension Fund in Crisis (25811)

PioneerLegal (3)

  1. After Janus, Public Employers Must Obtain Informed Consent Before Collecting Union Dues or Agency Fees (14004)
  2. The Legality of QALY under the ADA (12238)
  3. Amicus Brief: Espinoza v Montana Department of Revenue (11640)

Policy Briefs (140)

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Eight Patrick Administration Budgets Later (30474)
  2. A $49 Million Sweetheart Deal How MBTA Employee Unused Sick Time Perk Enhances Pensions (28558)
  3. How to Save the MBTA More Than $100 million a year (26964)
  4. The Reckless Cost of Investment Mismanagement at the MBTA Retirement Fund (25973)

Poll (1)

  1. Massachusetts Survey Report on US History MCAS (14010)

Presentations (9)

  1. Pioneer Institute Report on History in Schools (19524)
  2. Presentation to the Tax Fairness Commission: Tax Issues Affecting Economic Competitiveness (15147)
  3. The Anti-Aid Amendments and School Choice (14731)
  4. Massachusetts’ New Economy (13195)

Price Transparency (30)

  1. Consumer Driven Health Care: A New Agenda for Cost Control in Massachusetts (23341)
  2. Will New England See Lower Prices from Drug Pricing Transparency Legislation? (23212)
  3. Mass Hospitals Weak on Price Transparency (23138)
  4. MA Health Insurers Have Improved Their Consumer Price Transparency Efforts, But Significant Work Remains (21436)

Private School Choice (16)

  1. Survey of Summer Enrichment Programs at Independent and Parochial Schools in Massachusetts (16596)
  2. Be Not Afraid: A History of Catholic Schooling in Massachusetts (15947)
  3. "And You Shall Teach Them Diligently": The History and Status of Jewish Day Schools in Massachusetts (15942)
  4. Rhode Island Jewish Day Schools and Scholarship Tax Credits (15610)

Public Program Reforms (27)

  1. Rolling the Retirement Dice: Why the MBTA Should Steer Clear of Pension Bonds (24926)
  2. The Elephant in the Room: Unfunded Public Employee Health Care Benefits and GASB 45 Public Employee Benefits Series: Part 3 (23989)
  3. Consumer Driven Health Care: A New Agenda for Cost Control in Massachusetts (23341)
  4. PILOT Agreements: Nonprofits’ Fair Portion or Government Extortion? (22942)

Public Testimony (55)

  1. Public Comment on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act (32574)
  2. Review of Common Core Math Standards: Testimony to the California Academic Content Standards Commission (25774)
  3. Testimony before the Joint Committee on Public Service of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regarding the Fiscal Condition of Local Retirement Systems (25708)
  4. 2018 Proposed Revisions to Massachusetts History and Social Studies Frameworks (25421)

Regionalization Clearinghouse (13)

  1. Sterling-West Boylston Shared Building Inspection Contract and Agreement (20755)
  2. Attleboro - North Attleborough Water Agreement (14325)
  3. Amesbury, Salisbury, and Newburyport Public Health Agreement (14295)
  4. Amesbury, Salisbury, and Newburyport Animal Control Agreement (14112)

Regulations and Permitting (3)

  1. Driving Critical Reforms at DCF: Ideas for a Direction Forward in Massachusetts’ Child and Family Services (18855)
  2. Testimony Before the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Regarding Government Transparency (17346)
  3. How Occupational Licensing Laws Reduce State and Local Tax Revenues: The Public Finance Case for Occupational Licensing Reform (12977)

Roe Better Government Network Research (10)

  1. Health Insurance Cost Control (15197)
  2. Wellness Health Incentive Payment Program (14680)
  3. A National Market for Individual Health Insurance (14427)
  4. Middle School Aspirations and Pathways to College (MAPS) (3813)

School Choice (61)

  1. Common Core, School Choice and Rethinking Standards-Based Reform (18615)
  2. Expanding Educational Opportunities: Best Practices in U.S. Summer Enrichment Programs (18507)
  3. Seeds of Achievement: Appletree’s Early Childhood D.C. Charter Schools (18288)
  4. Innovation Interrupted: How the Achievement Gap Act of 2010 Has Redefined Charter Schooling in Massachusetts (17383)

State Budget (17)

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Eight Patrick Administration Budgets Later (30474)
  2. PILOT Agreements: Nonprofits’ Fair Portion or Government Extortion? (22942)
  3. Eight Reasons to Question Professor Cristobal Young's Conclusions about Millionaire's (22303)
  4. Housing & Who’s a ‘Millionaire’ according to Proposition 80 (22130)

Transcripts (69)

  1. Remarks at 25th Anniversary Event for the Massachusetts Education Reform Act (29038)
  2. Lincoln’s Legacy for Our Time: A Transcript of Remarks Delivered by Civil War Historian James McPherson (28666)
  3. Driving Questions (23532)
  4. The Sacred Fire of Liberty (23022)

Transportation (63)

  1. Public Comment on Draft Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act (32574)
  2. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Eight Patrick Administration Budgets Later (30474)
  3. Our Legacy of Neglect: The Longfellow Bridge and the Cost of Deferred Maintenance (29706)
  4. A $49 Million Sweetheart Deal How MBTA Employee Unused Sick Time Perk Enhances Pensions (28558)

Unfunded Liabilities (32)

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Eight Patrick Administration Budgets Later (30474)
  2. A $49 Million Sweetheart Deal How MBTA Employee Unused Sick Time Perk Enhances Pensions (28558)
  3. Forensic Mysteries from the MBTA Retirement Fund’s Actuarial Reports (26254)
  4. The Reckless Cost of Investment Mismanagement at the MBTA Retirement Fund (25973)

Unions (3)

  1. After Janus, Public Employers Must Obtain Informed Consent Before Collecting Union Dues or Agency Fees (14004)
  2. Where Do Teacher Union Dues Go? (13227)
  3. Unions Are Not Progressive When It Comes to Their Members (12343)

US History (15)

  1. Imperiling the Republic: The Fate of U.S. History Instruction under Common Core (30069)
  2. Lincoln’s Legacy for Our Time: A Transcript of Remarks Delivered by Civil War Historian James McPherson (28666)
  3. The Power to Take: The Use of Eminent Domain in Massachusetts (26083)
  4. 2018 Proposed Revisions to Massachusetts History and Social Studies Frameworks (25421)

Virtual Learning (7)

  1. Regulating Virtual Schools (17109)
  2. Virtual Schools, Actual Learning (13453)
  3. Virtual Learning, Concrete Option: How virtual differs from remote learning during the pandemic (13055)
  4. Shifting to Online Learning in the COVID-19 Spring (10727)

Voc Tech Schools (9)

  1. Vocational-Technical Education in Massachusetts (18484)
  2. Hands-On Achievement: Why Massachusetts Vocational Technical Schools Have Low Dropout Rates (17463)
  3. Expanding Access to Vocational-Technical Education in Massachusetts (17078)
  4. Filling the Skills Gap: Massachusetts Vocational-Technical Schools and Business Partnerships (16632)

White Papers (266)

  1. 340B Drug Discounts: An Increasingly Dysfunctional Federal Program (35813)
  2. Controlling Education from the Top (32959)
  3. Imperiling the Republic: The Fate of U.S. History Instruction under Common Core (30069)
  4. Our Legacy of Neglect: The Longfellow Bridge and the Cost of Deferred Maintenance (29706)