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Where Did the Largest PPP Loans Go? Assessing the distribution of loans by industry
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on all parts of the economy,…
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Data, Attitudes, and Ecommerce: Noteworthy trends in retail for the present and future
Following the July 16th release of the June Retail Sales Report…
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COVID-19 will likely lead to a recession. Can Massachusetts municipal budgets handle one?
Using municipalities' experiences during the Great Recession, a new policy brief examines the likely impact of COVID-19 on local property taxes, as well as political implications for state aid. We list the municipal revenues by category among the least tax-reliant communities in Massachusetts, show the trajectory of tax revenue growth rate in Massachusetts state and local governments, and rank stabilization fund assets per capita among Massachusetts Gateway Cities.
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Public Statement: Extend Massachusetts’ Income Tax Filing Deadline
Massachusetts must extend the tax filing deadline, just as the federal government and 34 of the 41 states that tax income have done.
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In the past few years, the tobacco industry has thrived in Massachusetts. Here’s why.
Despite recent good news about declines in alcohol, traditional…
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MassAnalysis: Drawing data-based comparisons between cities and towns
Massachusetts has 351 cities and towns—a constellation of communities…
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The Connection Between Property Taxes and Pension Funding
A recent study from economist Evgenia Gorina, published in the…
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Time to Say “Cut” on Massachusetts’ Film Tax Credit?
State Senate President Karen Spilka is taking preliminary steps…
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A Primer on Secondary Revenue Sources for Local Governments
Using Pioneer Institute’s MassAnalysis tool, one can find information…
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The State Legislature Should Steer Clear of New Occupational Licensing Laws
The reach of occupational licensing laws has expanded greatly…
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The Storrow Drive Tunnel Has The Lowest Sufficiency Rating In The Country, Why Hasn’t It Been Fixed Yet?
If you live in or commute to Boston, chances are you’ve driven…
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What impact do Massachusetts home prices have on Boston commuters?
Massachusetts is commonly ranked one of the most expensive states…
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The Opioid Crisis’ Wealth Window: There’s a Network of Overdoses on the East Coast
Billerica, Massachusetts is a quaint town of 40,000 people in…
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Blandford’s Police Resignation Could Shed Light on Underlying Issues
Last week, the Town of Blandford’s police force resigned en…
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Got Milk? The Answer Might Soon Be No in Massachusetts
It’s not a good time to be a dairy farmer in Massachusetts,…
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A Public Transit that Neglects Its Public
Two of a community’s most important hubs are its colleges and…
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Should Boston want to be the home of Amazon’s second headquarters?
Amazon is the kind of company whose mere presence is enough to…
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Investing in commercial development may ease fiscal woes without affecting crime
Bedford, Massachusetts is a suburban town of about 14,000 in…
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Boston is a global city. Here’s why that status is threatened
Boston is often touted as a “global city.” A quick Google…
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Newburyport, Abington and Beyond: How Should Massachusetts Towns Prepare for Legalized Recreational Marijuana?
Recreational marijuana businesses are legal in Massachusetts…
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Which State Employees Make More than the Boss?
In 2017, the Massachusetts Department of Corrections had 20 employees…
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Why Did the Department of Corrections Pay a Chef $166,762 last year?
Pioneer Institute’s MassOpenBooks transparency tool shows an…
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Many Massachusetts towns choosing to forego marijuana tax revenue
Local officials, health advocates, and neighborhood group leaders…
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The role of old industrial districts in residential suburbs
The City of Waltham was once an aging mill town. Its flagship…
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Can Cape Cod’s economy rely on tourism forever?
Cape Cod’s character has long been dependent on the season.…
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Massachusetts towns reveal all the details of bids for Amazon’s second headquarters
By Adanya Lustig
Massachusetts towns are disclosing their…
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Managing Growth in Malden & Somerville: A Tale of Two Cities
The influx of new residents into Boston and its surrounding communities…
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Regulatory reform of the taxi industry is long overdue
If the events of the last several months are any indication,…