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My Musings on Massachusetts’ Fiscal Picture
/in Blog, Blog: Economy, Economic Opportunity, Economic Opportunity, Featured, News, Pioneer Research /by Eileen McAnnenySince the start of FY2024 on July 1, 2023, the state has experienced six straight months of revenues falling short of expectations. The single biggest factor is the unprecedented growth of the state budget since FY2021. The $15 billion increase in state spending contextualizes the seemingly modest projected revenue growth of 1.6 percent for FY2024 by highlighting that the base is very inflated.
Olympic Track Medalist Gabby Thomas
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffGabby Thomas, Pioneer Valley native, Harvard alum in neurobiology, and Olympic sprinter, won bronze and silver in Tokyo, she also pursued a master’s in epidemiology. She shares her journey excelling both in academics and athletics.
Drug Discount Distortions: How Middlemen Increase Costs and Reduce Access
/in Featured, Healthcare, News, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi talks with Drs. Bill Smith and Robert Popovian about how the complex system of rebates from drug companies to insurance firms serve to increase costs and reduce access for patients.
Two Time Pulitzer Winner T.J. Stiles on Cornelius Vanderbilt & American Business
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffT.J. Stiles delves into the life of America’s first tycoon, Cornelius Vanderbilt, exploring his rise to historic wealth in steamboats, shipping, and railroads. He discusses Vanderbilt’s legal battles, philanthropy, and enduring legacy, exploring his business competitiveness and wide impact on 19th-century America’s economy.
Studying the Humanities in the 2020s
/in Blog, Blog: Education, Blog: Higher Education, Blog: US History, Featured /by Jude IredellAt a time of tumultuous and sometimes vitriolic debates on American campuses, here are seven guiding principles to help college student thinking about studying history or any other humanities subject.