Spending on Students: How Does Groton Compare?

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Massachusetts is known for the strength of its K-12 education. …

How You Can Audit Massachusetts’ Pension Boards

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Just recently Kathy Curran led an investigation into Massachusetts…

Groton’s Tax Base Dilemma

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Among 15 peer municipalities, Groton’s commercial tax yield…

Pioneer is critical because UMass is critical

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The University of Massachusetts system is critical to the future…

So you want to know something about pensions?

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Now anyone can become a local pension system expert...  A…

Finance Committee & Town Meeting Members: Benchmarking Tools for the FY2018 Budget Season

Understanding how your community performs relative to its peers…

Sunshine Week 2017: Highlights from Pioneer’s Government Transparency Team

It's Sunshine Week once again! While it may fall close to spring…

Cursive and Historical Literacy: A Real World Example

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In the age of computers and modern convenience, the relevancy…

The Power of Competition at the T

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In 2015, right after record-setting snowfall shut down the region's…

Meeting the Housing Needs of an Aging Population

Guest post by Mariella Rutigliano Many Americans struggle…

Getting the T Back on Track

The reforms that the Massachusetts Legislature advanced at the…

The Clock is Ticking…….

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The clock is ticking towards December 30, 2017.  As part of…

Achieving a Sustainable and Transparent Healthcare System

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As the Legislative Special Commission on Provider Price Variation…

Family Caregiving & the Promise of Technology

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Guest post by Ben Margolin When older Americans require around-the-clock…

Ensuring a secure financial future for older adults

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Every day, 10,000 Americans turn age 65. Adults over this age…

Auditing the New Transparency Law: Where are the Records Access Officers?

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With the advent of the Baker administration, Massachusetts transparency…

Our Government Transparency Resolutions for 2017

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Although transparency was the expression of choice on Beacon…

Aging In America: Help us ensure a better future for older citizens

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Pioneer Institute's 2017 Better Government Competition  topic,…

Pioneer Institute Statement On The MBTA Contract With The Carmen’s Union

In February 2015, Pioneer Institute issued a statement citing…

The Lottery’s Double Standard

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Last month, State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced a renewed…

A look at Massachusetts updated public records legislation

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 A version of this article appeared on MuckRock. In September,…

UMass Survey Suggests over One-third of Annual Mass Lottery Sales Dependent on At-Risk and Problem Gamblers

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In May 2015, UMass-Amherst published a survey that suggests…

How much do frequent gamblers contribute to Massachusetts Lottery revenues?

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Each year, the Massachusetts State Lottery conducts an annual…

Lessons Learned during Summer Travels: BRT in Curitiba, Brazil

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Boston is a city with rich history, vibrant cultural traditions,…

Outsourcing bus services is—by now—conventional wisdom

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Outsourcing bus services is—by now—conventional wisdom As…

Massachusetts Confounding Relationship with Lottery Advertising

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In 2015, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg called…