After nearly a decade of national economic growth, Worcester economy is still a mixed bag

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In 2018, Worcester had 111,553 employees and 10,546 businesses.…

12 Reasons to Give Before the Clock Strikes 12!

Before the clock strikes 12:00 on December 31st, read our 12 great reasons to make a contribution or deepen your commitment to Pioneer Institute!

Massachusetts Government Needs More Transparency on Financial Conflicts Of Interest

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The Pioneer Institute recently released a new index rating the…

Jason Bedrick on Religious Freedom & Private School Autonomy

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Bob and Cara talk with Jason Bedrick, EdChoice’s director of policy, about New York’s controversial “substantial equivalency” proposal that would give the state Department of Education oversight of school curricula at yeshivas and other private and parochial academies.

VIDEO: Reduce Carbon Emissions with Perq!

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In the final video of a new three-part animated series, Pioneer Institute explores how the MBTA's commuter benefit program called Perq saves you money, lowers your tax burden, and shortens your commute - all while helping the planet.

NH Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut on State-Driven K-12 Reform

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New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut joins "The Learning Curve" podcast this week, plus Bob & Cara break down the new NAEP results, and share education stories out of Denver and Detroit.

VIDEO: Attract & Retain Top Employees Through Perq!

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In part two of a new three-part animated video series, Pioneer…

VIDEO: Making a Difference Through METCO

A new video about the METCO program centers around the friendship between two Wayland High School students; one who lives in Wayland and the other from Boston. It also features interviews with METCO CEO Milly Arbaje-Thomas and Mabel Reid-Wallace, Director of Wayland's METCO program.

MassAnalysis: Highest income towns per capita within average debt range or higher

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Understanding debt limits Municipalities issue debt to fund…

Telecommuting Tax Credit Stands to Help Public Transportation

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Governor Baker recently proposed a telecommuting tax credit that…

MBTA Facilities in Desperate Need of Spending Increase

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A number of MBTA facilities have deteriorated in recent years.…

Signs of Growth in Several Gateway Cities

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It’s safe to say that Boston is the economic hub of Massachusetts…

MassAnalysis: What are the 10 towns with the highest local taxes per capita?

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Massachusetts municipalities generate the bulk of their revenue…

MBTA Struggles with Commuter Rail Ridership Count

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Accurate ridership calculations are critical for public transportation…

MBTA’s Bus Program Driving in the Wrong Direction

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According to Pioneer Institute’s MBTAAnalysis.com, the MBTA’s…

How Do Massachusetts’s State Pensions Compare with Their Peers?

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For those who have kept up with Pioneer’s work on pensions,…

No Clear Correlation Between Fare Revenue and Ridership

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In recent weeks, many MBTA riders have expressed frustration…

The Chancellor at this University Makes about 18.5 Times what an Average Employee at this Same University Makes… 

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According to MassOpenBooks, the average annual pay for UMass…

Did Justice Prevail? Questions Surrounding Correctional Officers and Budgetary Allocation within the Suffolk County Sheriff Department and Others

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According to MassOpenBooks 2018 statistics, the Suffolk County…

MassOpenBooks: A Look at the Highest Paid Private Vendors in 2018

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In 2018, quasi-public Massachusetts agencies made a total of…

Vehicle Maintenance Expenses Reveal Need for Updated T System

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The MBTA is in the midst of a transformative $8 billion, five-year…

Demand Response Transportation on the Decline

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Despite a growth in public transportation use in recent years,…

Mass Analysis: Municipalities in Massachusetts that collect the most in forfeitures & fees per capita

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Fines and forfeitures can be a relatively significant revenue…

MBTA Strikes Balance Nationally with Number of Vehicles Operated

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The MBTA provides incredible benefits to the citizens of Massachusetts.…

MBTA’s Popular Heavy Rail System Lacking Expenditures

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The MBTA’s heavy rail system is made up of the Red, Orange,…

MassOpenBooks: A Look at Annual Pension Trends

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In 2018, the Commonwealth provided $5.2 Billion in pension benefits…

MassOpenBooks: A Look at the Top Departments by Average Overtime Pay in 2018

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In 2018, the Commonwealth provided a total of $368.15 million…

A Follow-up on Pension Systems with the Highest Growth Rates in Unfunded Liability

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As Pioneer has previously discussed, Massachusetts continues…

MassPensions: Three Highest Growth Rates in Unfunded Pension Liability

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It’s no secret that Massachusetts’s public pension systems…