Innovate, Educate, Elevate

Massachusetts has distinguished itself as a national leader in education, health care, and biotechnology. While many other states rely on manufacturing, energy, or tourism as their economic drivers, Massachusetts has built an economy centered around research and innovation at some of the nation’s best academic and medical institutions.

“As the federal ROAD to Housing Act becomes law tonight, it marks the most comprehensive supply-focused federal housing legislation in decades. Pioneer Institute applauds the Act’s focus on spurring housing production and ultimately improving housing affordability nationwide.

BOSTON — Julie Young, the founding CEO of Florida Virtual School, ASU Prep Digital and ASU Prep Global and one of the architects of the modern virtual learning movement has released a new book, Say YES! How Virtual Became Reality. Published in partnership with Pioneer Institute, the book chronicles the mindset shifts and disciplined practices that allowed her and her team to turn a small, grant-funded pilot into a first-of-its-kind national model serving millions of students globally. Young will discuss her journey on Monday, July 13 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET, in a live webinar hosted by edWeb.net.

This month’s edition of The House Call breaks down results from the Census Bureau’s 2025 Characteristics of New Housing Survey, including affordability, amenities, and production. It also describes the Massachusetts court case that stopped a rent control petition from appearing before voters this fall.