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Massachusetts’s Debt and Liability in 2023
/in Blog, Blog: Better Government, Blog: Economy, Blog: Transparency /by Raif BoitIn the last decade, Massachusetts has accrued billions of dollars in debt. However, despite a large amount of debt, both overall and per capita, the state’s debt as a percentage of GDP is normal amongst its neighbors.
Dr. David Heidler on Andrew Jackson & American Democracy
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffDr. David Heidler discusses the transformative period of Jacksonian Democracy, from 1829 to 1837. He explores the political changes, sectionalism, and reforms that characterized the era, alongside the controversial figure of Andrew Jackson, whose volatile nature and strategic political management propelled his rise and image.
How Does Police Funding Affect Property Crime?
/in News /by Axel PortnoySince 2017, crime rates in Massachusetts have varied significantly by municipality. In some towns, crime has increased significantly, while in others it has dropped. When looking at property crime rates, the data has fluctuated greatly between 2017 and 2022. In municipalities such as Cambridge, Hadley, and Seekonk property crime rates have significantly increased. For example, Cambridge had 2,031 property crimes in 2017 and in 2022 there were 2,622. Furthermore, Cambridge’s property crime occurrences per 100,000 people increased from 1,818 in 2017 to 2,240 in 2022. Moreover, Hadley went from 2,490 property crime occurrences per 100,000 people in 2017 to 3,509 property crime occurrences per 100,000 people in 2022. Seekonk’s property crime occurrences per 100,000 also increased significantly from 1701 occurrences […]
Ruinous Red Tape: Epic Cost of Unchecked Federal Rule Making
/in Featured, News, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi discusses the emergence of the massive, costly, and rapidly growing register of federal rules and regulations with Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Wayne Crews.
What’s Included in Massachusetts’ $5.2 Billion Housing Bond Bill?
/in Blog, Economic Opportunity, Economic Opportunity, Featured, Housing, News /by Andrew MikulaOn August 1, 2024, the Massachusetts state legislature finalized and passed a $5.2 billion housing bond bill meant to address a dire shortage of affordable homes. Governor Maura Healey has until August 11 to sign the bill into law, and she will almost certainly do so after naming housing costs “our highest priority as an administration” earlier this year. The biggest budget item in the bond bill, a full $2 billion, will fund the upkeep, renovation, and redevelopment of locally-owned public housing. In recent years, local officials and housing advocacy groups have raised the alarm over neglected maintenance and safety hazards in these buildings, which house more than 70,000 people statewide. Most units in the state’s public housing inventory are […]