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June 8, 2026

In 2025, Massachusetts Permitted the Fewest New Homes Since 2012

This edition of The House Call explores new Census Bureau data showing how building permit activity declined in Massachusetts between 2024 and 2025. It also highlights a court case in Somerville over whether, in at least some contexts, prevailing wage standards should apply to off-site modular construction.
Opportunity
May 27, 2026

Pioneer Institute Applauds Healey Administration’s Proposal to Reduce LLC Filing Fees; More Reforms Needed to Address Economic Malaise

Pioneer Institute applauds the Healey Administration’s proposal to reduce the LLC filing fee from $500 to $100 and discount annual LLC fees during the early years of a new business. These changes remove two unnecessary barriers facing entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to launch and grow in Massachusetts. We believe that it is crucial that state leaders build on these proposals to address the Commonwealth’s economic malaise, which started with the pandemic.
Opportunity
May 20, 2026

Pioneer Institute Study Calls for Attrition Strategy to Rein in Record-High Massachusetts State Workforce

BOSTON – The size of the state workforce reached an all-time high in 2025, and a new Pioneer Institute study recommends implementing an attrition program that would reduce the number of positions under the governor’s authority by 5,000 and save taxpayers $1.5 billion over five years by backfilling three of every four positions that are vacated.
Opportunity
May 14, 2026

Blog: Massachusetts Needs Growth—Not More of the Same

Last week, the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF) released a “Bulletin” announcing its opposition to the tax cut ballot initiative. Odd for a taxpayers foundation to oppose a reduction in taxes. Even odder, however, was the Bulletin’s lack of concern about the Commonwealth’s current economic climate: dismal business formation, job losses, and weakening economic growth across the state. 
Opportunity
May 14, 2026

As Thousands of College Students Graduate Across Massachusetts, New Report Warns Many Will Leave

Pioneer Institute study finds grads are fleeing to states with more economic freedom, better employment opportunities  

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Opportunity
May 11, 2026

Greater Boston Chamber Survey: Youth Outmigration Risks Remain Amidst High Housing Costs, Stagnant Job Market

Opportunity
May 5, 2026

Boston is 48th out of 55 Metro Areas in the Competition for Young Workers

Opportunity
April 29, 2026

New Study Finds Massachusetts Business Formation Has Plummeted Despite National Surge

Opportunity
April 23, 2026

Massachusetts Economic Development Bill Includes a Key Provision for Streamlining the Review of Housing Development Applications

Opportunity
April 15, 2026

Tax Day: A Reflection on State Income Taxes and Competitiveness 

Opportunity
April 15, 2026

New Study Calls for Reducing or Eliminating Parking Requirements for New Housing

Opportunity
April 13, 2026

Federal ROAD to Housing Act Passes Senate, Generates Controversy Over Investor Limitations

Opportunity
April 8, 2026

New BLS Employment Data Revisions Reveal Massachusetts’ Anemic Private Sector Employment Growth Since 2020 

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Jim Stergios

Jim Stergios

Executive Director of Pioneer Institute
 Jamie Gass

Jamie Gass

Director of PioneerEducation
 Mary Connaughton

Mary Connaughton

Chief Operating Officer, Director of Government Transparency
 Aidan Enright

Aidan Enright

Economic Research Associate, & Fellow on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

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Dependency Index – Federal Money to the States

Think you know which states depend most on Washington? Pioneer’s new Dependency Index may change your mind. Alaska ranks most dependent on federal funds, and Idaho ranks least. Check out where your state ranks here! https://loom.ly/6LMwO0c

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