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The MBTA shuttles over a million passengers a day around Greater…
Cheap, Efficient, Effective: The Lessons from the PVTA and WRTA
The MBTA is recognized as one of the best transit systems in the nation. It's not perfect, however: comparisons to other Massachusetts transit systems can indicate the MBTA's flaws and highlight the regional authorities' strengths.
Fare-Free Public Transit in Boston: A Holistic View
In recent years, ridership on bus routes which run through low-income areas has increased due to programs which have eliminated fares on those routes. With some politicians looking to expand this to all Boston transportation, it is important to remember that while public transit is good for society, it is not a public good.
Boston’s Budget: Wu and City Council Debate
Learn more about the details of the latest Boston operating budget proposal. Mayor Wu and City Council debate on specifics of the bill, such as cuts to different services vital to the city.
A Tale of Two Massachusetts: Wealth and Labor Differences Between East and West
This blog compares the income, wealth, and property values of western Massachusetts to those of eastern Massachusetts, highlighting the west's potential for growth.
The Confounding Massachusetts Estate Tax
The estate tax has become an increasingly significant source of revenue for the Bay State in recent years. Why is this: and is it a good thing?
MBTA Safety Overhaul: Retooling Teams For Trustworthy Transit
This week on Hubwonk, host Joe Selvaggi talks with transit advocate and expert Chris Dempsey about ways in which structural change in the MBTA's safety oversight can be reformed to improve performance, engender greater trust amongst the region’s riders, and reduce transportation congestion in our growing economy.
Gargantuan Graduation Gift: Biden Writes Check From Taxpayers To College Grads
This week on Hubwonk, host Joe Selvaggi talks with Dr. Beth Akers, AEI Senior Fellow, about the recent presidential executive order to cancel an estimated $500 billion in outstanding student debt. They explore who benefits, who pays, and the likely effects on tuition and the borrowing habits of future students.
Public Comment on Allston Multimodal Project
We remain pleased with the decision of MassDOT to concentrate its efforts on the all at-grade option for the throat area of the Allston Multimodal Project as recommend by Pioneer Institute and others. However, we are deeply concerned that the construction will negatively impact commuters coming into Boston from points west.
MBTA’s Runaway Crisis: Legacy of Neglect Demands Comprehensive Reform
This week on Hubwonk, host Joe Selvaggi talks with Andrew Bagley, Vice President for Policy and Research at Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, about their recent report entitled, The MBTA Crisis is Complicated - Fixing It Will Be Too, diving into the details on why the T is in crisis and what the public must demand of policy makers to get it back on track.
Massachusetts Needs a Comprehensive Performance Management Framework
Many states have made promoted government efficiency and effectiveness by setting goals and tracking their progress. Massachusetts tried making a performance structure, but in 2014 it was discontinued. Today, the state lacks a comprehensive structure to track progress.
School-Age Population Remains Steady, but Boston Struggles With Declining Enrollment
Hopefully, new leadership will ensure that the system makes the changes necessary to improve public education in Boston. Otherwise, enrollment declines will continue.
Is a Universal Basic Income the Future? You Decide.
With a rising cost of living, higher inflation, and an economy that generates fierce debates about inequality and poverty, many have called for systemic reforms and even more radical changes, including a universal basic income. What is UBI? How does it work? What do researchers think?
Massachusetts Remains One of the Least Financially Transparent States
In 48 states, elected officials are required to submit annual public financial disclosures. After seven years of tracking these disclosures state by state, Pioneer Institute ranks Massachusetts lowest in terms of the transparency of those financial disclosures.
Where Are Massachusetts Residents Moving To?
A blog published earlier this month by Pioneer shined a light on Massachusetts’ growing dilemma: More people are leaving the state than coming here. According to Pioneer’s Massachusetts IRA Data Discovery website, Middlesex and Suffolk counties are losing the most residents.
What’s going on with the economy in Cambridge?
Dubbed the city of squares, Cambridge, a leading innovation center,…
The Second Largest Public Construction Project in MA is to give Logan International Airport a New Look
According to Pioneer Institute’s MassOpenBooks, the two construction…
UMass Football Coach is the 7th Highest Paid Employee in the State
Football fans across the country wait in anticipation for the…
New Report: Massachusetts Maintains Reasonable Debt Relative to GSP
Massachusetts has more debt than any New England state. Can we afford to pay it off or will we hand it down to future generations?
New Hampshire Tax Burden Dramatically Less than Massachusetts
New Hampshire collects less than half the amount of taxes per capita as Massachusetts. How do they do it, and which strategy produces better outcomes?
The Green Line Extension Project Progress and Finances
Earlier this month, a Boston Globe article informed Boston residents…
Healthcare dominates the job market.
Healthcare and social assistance are among the most important…
Looming Budget Crisis Reveals MBTA’s Dependency on Federal Funds
The MBTA is about to lose federal funding at a critical moment when ridership has not yet recovered. Will the state make up the difference?
High School Education in Brighton, MA
In 2010, Brighton High School in Boston had an enrollment of…
Emigration from Massachusetts is at a Decade High, Despite Booming Economy and High Standard of Living
The economy is doing great, so why are people leaving Massachusetts?
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services on the Rise in Suffolk County, MA
Suffolk County, Massachusetts consists of the cities…
A Decade of Culture and Recreation Spending on Cape Cod
Culture and Recreation are among the most important services…
A Decade of Police Spending on Cape Cod
Police spending is often the subject of debate in town halls…
Barnstable County: What Towns Tax the Most?
The housing market has been the center of American economic growth…
Property Crime Rates and Motor Vehicle Theft in Eastern Massachusetts Cities
An article published in May by WBUR shined a light on the recent…
Healthcare Employs More on Cape Cod Than Any Other Sector
Despite being a major tourist destination, the largest employment sector on Cape Cod is not related to tourism: it is healthcare!