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Is Boston’s Health Care Industry Still Growing? Here’s What the Data Says.
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured, Healthcare /by Andrew MikulaFrom 1998 to 2018 in Massachusetts, employment in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector grew by 45% and the number of establishments grew by 149%, as seen in Figures 1.a. and 1.b. below. The number of establishments has increased steadily over time with the exception of 2014-2015, while employment growth has fluctuated after the 2008 recession. Generally, year-to-year changes in employment and the number of establishments are positively correlated, with the major exception of the recession in 2008-2010, in which employment in the industry contracted and the number of business establishments grew. Figure 1.a. The number of employees in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Massachusetts over time Figure 1.b. The number of employers in the Health […]
Employers should offer commuter benefits to employees
/0 Comments/in Featured, Oped: Transportation, Opeds /by Mary ConnaughtonThere is no single solution to solve our traffic congestion crisis, but offering employees commuter benefits programs, which bring economic and environmental benefits, among others, can help.
Lance Izumi on How Charters Are Meeting Diverse Learning Needs
/0 Comments/in Charter Schools, Featured, Podcast, School Choice /by Editorial StaffHappy New Year! This week on “The Learning Curve,” Cara and Bob talk with Lance Izumi, Senior Director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute, about his new book, Choosing Diversity.
12 Reasons to Give Before the Clock Strikes 12!
/in Blog, Featured /by Editorial StaffBefore the clock strikes 12:00 on December 31st, read our 12 great reasons to make a contribution or deepen your commitment to Pioneer Institute!
Massachusetts Government Needs More Transparency on Financial Conflicts Of Interest
/0 Comments/in Blog, Featured, News /by Andrew MikulaThe Pioneer Institute recently released a new index rating the transparency and accessibility of each state’s Statements of Financial Interest. SFIs are disclosures used to determine if elected officials and policymakers have potential conflicts of interest. Pioneer’s new index finds that, among states with procedures for reporting SFIs, Massachusetts has the lowest raw score (15 on a scale of 100). Ironically, states that commonly rank among the most politically corrupt in the country – like Illinois, Louisiana, and New York – have index scores of 90 or higher. Pioneer’s rating is based on 7 underlying criteria: whether the SFIs are available online, whether the form is electronically searchable, whether the reports are free for the public to access, […]