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The Curious Case of the Missing Stabilization Funds
/in Blog, Blog: Better Government, Blog: Economy, Blog: Transparency /by Peter MentekidisStabilization funds are a key component of a municipality’s financial strength, yet many towns (including Boston!) report no stabilization funds. Why is this?
HDIP: Unintended Consequences Adding to the Housing Crisis
/in Blog, Blog: Economy, Housing /by Teddy WynnSee how the HDIP affected the state’s housing crisis. Housing prices in Gateway Cities, such as Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Lawrence, are skyrocketing.
Large Free Cash Fund in Woburn Demonstrates Quality Financial Management
/in Blog: Economy /by Sarah DelanoWoburn has consistently had quality financial management in recent years, demonstrated by the fact that the city had the third highest free cash fund in the state in 2020. The city’s financial success has benefited its taxpayers, as the city’s bond rating has been promoted to a AAA rating by the S&P agency standards.
Johns Hopkins’ Dr. David Steiner on Teaching Wisdom in Schools
/in Featured, Learning Curve, Podcast /by Editorial StaffThis week on The Learning Curve, guest cohosts Charlie Chieppo and Alisha Searcy join Dr. David Steiner for a wide-ranging discussion about the importance of education as a means of transmitting enduring wisdom to young people.
Senator Sanders’ Outdated Focus on List Prices of Prescription Drugs
/in News /by William SmithSenator Bernie Sanders and his advisors have not caught onto the fact that the problem for consumers and patients is no longer the list prices of prescription drugs but skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs due to health insurance benefit design.