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September 9, 2026

Statement of Pioneer Institute on MassBio Industry Snapshot

The MassBio Industry Snapshot records something Massachusetts has never seen before: the first contraction of our life sciences workforce since the Life Sciences Initiative passed in 2008—roughly 3,600 jobs lost, and the losses concentrated in research and development, the intellectual core of the industry.
September 1, 2026

Big Hospitals, Small Charity: The 340B Accountability Gap

The federal 340B program was introduced to aid safety-net hospitals – institutions that serve a disproportionate share of low-income patients – through access to heavily discounted drugs at the manufacturers’ expense. The program has grown into a $100 billion enterprise, surpassing Medicaid…

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Dependency Index – Federal Money to the States

Think you know which states depend most on Washington? Pioneer’s new Dependency Index may change your mind. Alaska ranks most dependent on federal funds, and Idaho ranks least. Check out where your state ranks here! https://loom.ly/6LMwO0c