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/in News /by Axel PortnoyState jobs represent a significant amount of the labor pool in Massachusetts. In 2022, the state employed 85,634 workers. Massachusetts total state revenue has consistently increased over the last 10 years, but did the growth correlate to a spike in state jobs? In 2010, total state revenue was just over $70 billion growing to $122 billion in 2022. When taking inflation into account, that’s an almost 27% increase. Figure 1: Source: MassOpenBooks (2009 – 2022) (yes representing usable revenue and no representing non usable revenue) In 2010 there were 74,021 state employees growing to 85,634 employees in 2022, an increase of 15.7% (Figure 2). Between 2020 and 2021 Massachusetts saw an $11 billion increase in total state revenue. Factoring in […]
Tracking Dunkin Prices Across Boston
/in Blog, Blog: Economy /by Raif BoitWhile Dunkin is a staple of daily life for many people in Boston, its prices across locations are not necessarily consistent. Factors such as the level of foot traffic may cause prices to be higher or lower at different locations. So, where is the best bargain?
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 […]