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How Legislators’ Late Session Scramble affects Government Transparency
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Now that there has been sufficient time for experts and the media…
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DCAMM Leasing Responds to Agency Needs
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What do Property Taxes Mean for your Town?
Earlier this year, the Boston Globe published an article comparing…
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Community Policing: A Success Story?
Boston, the city on a hill, has always been defined by its history,…
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Opioid Usage in Massachusetts: A Painful and Tragic Trend
In March, Governor Baker signed An Act Relative to substance…
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Town Residents Clash with Developers over Chapter 40B Housing Law
M.G.L. Chapter 40B, Sections 20 through 23, (commonly referred…
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Key takeaways from new ride-for-hire legislation
There is, fortunately, no major cause for concern in the bill…
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What to expect with all-electronic tolling
This blog is a summary of the changes an all-electronic tolling…
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Could Bus Rapid Transit Be the Future of Public Transportation in Boston?
As the Greater Boston Area continues to grow, it is important…
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Casino Revenue Projections: A Roll of the Dice?
As the Wynn Resort Casino breaks ground in Everett tomorrow,…
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No Ban for TNCs at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
While there has been much discussion about whether or not transportation…
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Shrinking Margins at the Massachusetts State Lottery
Last week, the Massachusetts Lottery triumphantly announced that,…
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Newly Proposed Theater Tax Credit All-Too Familiar
As Pioneer reported earlier this summer, there have been questions…
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Fewer Employees, More Space: DCAMM’s Leasing Strategy
For most public and private entities, space is the second-largest…
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Update on the State of the Green Line Extension
The idea for the Green Line Extension (GLX) has been around for…
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The Mysterious World of NCAA Apparel Contracts
The world of collegiate athletics is, besides great entertainment,…
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The Battle over Logan Airport—Will TNCs Prevail?
Since 2011, transportation network companies (TNCs) have established themselves as a popular mode of transportation in the City of Boston. Given their convenience and low cost, TNCs such as Uber and Lyft have become local consumers’ first choice over taxis.
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The New Game of Life: Tuition and Debt
Back in 2005, the Milton Bradley Company launched a new version…
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Addressing Greater Boston’s Housing Crunch
Greater Boston’s housing crisis has emerged as one of the most…
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Volatility and Expansion at the MassCEC
This blog entry was edited from its original version on July…
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Behind the Glitz & Glamour: Are Massachusetts Film Tax Credits worth the Investment?
Massachusetts currently offers 14 different tax credits available…
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Telemedicine: The Future of Healthcare
Telemedicine sounds a bit like science-fiction, but the practice…
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Pioneer Institute Public Statement to the MBTA Fiscal and Management Control Board
Earlier this week, Fox 25 News reported that Michael Mulhern,…
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Public Records Reform: Our Take
The public records bill that was signed into law by Governor…
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Inconsistencies in UMass’ Reporting of Deferred Maintenance
In assembling the data for Pioneer’s UMass at a Crossroads…
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With UMass Tuition Hikes on Horizon, Key Issues for Legislators to Consider
Pioneer Institute Public Statement
Later this month, the University…
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Honoring the Service and Sacrifice of Our Veterans
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the men and women who have…
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Fare Collection on the T is Unfair
A recent disclosure by the MBTA reveals that the agency forgoes…
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Tough Decisions Needed to End MBTA Gravy Train
In the past 15 years, the MBTA has paid Wall Street firms an…