
MassDOT Relocation Proposal Gives Way to More Pressing Issues
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The Baker administration has recently abandoned a proposal to…

The Convention Center Authority’s Inflated Claims
In the wake of our recent brief, Analyzing the Convention Center…

Press Release: New Book Aims to Make Mass. National Leader in Economic Mobility
Calls for changes in education, healthcare, the delivery of public…

Connaughton, Sivolella: Challenging the Legislature’s Secrecy
By Mary Z. Connaughton and John Sivolella
Guest Columnists
This…

Pioneer’s Transparency Update: Sunshine Week Edition
To some, it may seem insignificant in that police departments…

Introducing MassAnalysis: Online tool for comparing communities
Want to benchmark your community against its peers? Want to bring…

Our Transparency Resolutions for 2015
A new year lies ahead, and with it comes new opportunities to…

Boston Herald: Let’s put more light in sunshine law
By J. Patrick Brown and Mary Connaughton. This op-ed originally…

For transparency advocates, with friends like Galvin …
A report in the Globe last week made public what those who deal…

The Ugly Truth About State Healthcare Costs
Last week, Pioneer Institute released a report showing that the cost…

Public Statement on the New MBTA Union Contract
PIONEER INSTITUTE PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE NEW MBTA UNION CONTRACT
Yesterday,…

Study: MBTA Retirement Fund Failings a Cautionary Tale
Study Finds Poor Governance Structure, Lack of Accountability…

Government Transparency: A Step Forward
Governor Deval Patrick launched the MassResults web page to…

Pioneer’s Transparency Update: “Sunshine Week” Edition
While sunshine in government operations should be a 365-day calling,…


The Dog Ate DCF’s Report Card
It looks like the besieged folks down at the Division of Children…

Let’s Not Waver on Testing: An Open Letter to MA Education Commissioner
In the letter below, Pioneer Institute Executive Director Jim…

Somerville police want $780 for routine personnel records
For the past several months, the Pioneer Institute and MuckRock…

Public Statement Regarding the MBTA’s Lack of Transparency
The future finances of the MBTA’s employees depend on solid…

Open Letter to the Commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Gaming Commission's Enhanced Ethics Code
On October 24, 2013,…

Have the MBTA’s Retirement Plans Gone Off the Rails?
Study Finds Lack of Transparency and Chronic Underfunding Among…

Boston Herald: State often keeps public in dark
Massachusetts performs dismally when it comes to government openness. Pending legislation filed by state Rep. Peter Kocot (D-Northampton) could begin to change that.

Watertown Police Department stubbornly refuses electronic public records requests
Despite repeated appeals to reason and official state guidance,…

Have the T’s Retirement Plans Gone Off the Rails?
Study Finds Financial Condition of MBTA Retirement Plan Deteriorated…

Lawrence’s Failed Public Pension System
by Guest Blogger Rohit Chaparala
Pioneer’s newest transparency…

‘Runaway’ costs on rail & T
http://bostonherald.com/news_opinion/local_coverage/2013/04/runaway_costs_on_rail_t
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/04/12/report-mbta-spending-out-of-control-on-employee-pay/
http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/21951093/2013/04/12/report-mbta-salaries-far-above-other-state-agencies
The…

Boston Herald op-ed: Legislature must open up on spending
Legislature must open up on spending
Monday, April 1, 2013
By:
Mary…

Pioneer’s Transparency Update: “Sunshine Week” Edition
With all the scandals that plague the Massachusetts State House,…

Revolving Door on Beacon Hill, Healthcare Edition
It often goes unreported, but Beacon Hill does have a wide revolving door…

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A 2013 Pioneer Institute Release
Pioneer's annual review of the Governor’s budget proposal.