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/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.
Climate Change Reset: Catastrophic Consensus Cools As New Models Emerge
/in Featured, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi talks with climate expert Dr. Judith Curry about the insights contained in her newly released book, Climate Uncertainty and Risk: Rethinking our Response, in which she tracks the evolution of climate science from model development, to political weapon, to an emerging view that the best response to a changing climate is to build resiliency.
Installing bike and bus lanes requires public debate
/in Jobs and Business Climate, Oped: Economy, Oped: Transparency, Oped: Transportation, Opeds /by Barbara AnthonyThe problem isn’t with the concept of bike lanes but, rather, the lack of public conversation or transparency. Municipal governments are changing the infrastructure and character of entire neighborhoods and small commercial centers with little input from those most affected.