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A Tale of Two Massachusetts: Wealth and Labor Differences Between East and West
/in Blog, Blog: Better Government, Blog: Economy, Economic Opportunity /by Peter MentekidisThis blog compares the income, wealth, and property values of western Massachusetts to those of eastern Massachusetts, highlighting the west’s potential for growth.
PRI’s Lance Izumi on Charter Schools & School Choice
/in Featured, Podcast /by Editorial StaffLance Izumi of the Pacific Research Institute discusses K-12 education reform, declining test scores, COVID-related learning loss, and the growth of education bureaucracy. He reflects on charter schools, school choice, and how U.S. history and civics should be taught.
Senate Tax Package Misses the Mark on Competitiveness
/in Economic Opportunity, Economic Opportunity, Featured, News, Pioneer Research, State Budget /by Eileen McAnnenyThe Senate tax package, S.2397, is heavy on provisions that reduce the tax burden for certain taxpayers, thereby helping those that qualify for the expanded credits and deductions. The bill, however, is light on provisions that will improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness.
Unemployment: A Massachusetts vs. New England Comparison
/in Blog: Economy /by Sarah DelanoMassachusetts has seen a trend of above average unemployment rates in comparison to other New England states in recent years. This may be attributed to the greater average unemployment benefit payouts, and duration of benefits, which Massachusetts has had.
Hampden County Resilience: Thriving Despite Manufacturing Decline
/in Blog, Blog: Economy /by Teddy WynnHampden County has experienced decline in its manufacturing sector, a former backbone of its economy. However, the county has still experienced this in spite of this, showing growth in new sectors.