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Founded in 1996, MassINC’s mission is to provide the people of Massachusetts with the information they need to participate fully in our democracy. We are a nonpartisan 501c3 and achieve impact through independent research, nonprofit journalism and civic engagement.


Non-partisan
Policy center
The nonprofit Massinc Policy Center produces rigorous, nonpartisan research and collaborates with civic leaders to find solutions to complex social and economic challenges.
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Non-profit
Civic journal
CommonWealth publishes in-depth, balanced, and independent journalism. It covers politics, policy, ideas, and civic life, with an emphasis on investigative reporting, in-depth analysis, and political mapping.
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Independent
Polling group
The MassINC Polling Group is a full-service survey opinion research company offering public opinion research to public, private, and social sector clients.
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Three Ideas to Boost Gateway Cities’ Housing Production
Ben Forman featured in Banker & Tradesman
Event Recap | The Time is Now: Ending the College Affordability Crisis in Massachusetts
Five Gateway City bills to watch this session
The Gateway Cities Journal
Hello from Joe Kriesberg, MassINC’s new CEO
Early College is a beacon for Gateway City progress
The Gateway Cities Journal
Statewide Poll of Parents Highlights Challenges Massachusetts Faces in Addressing Students’ COVID Recovery Needs
New poll sheds light on parents’ thoughts on the necessary supports and resources to help students recover academically
Simply Having a Wonderful MassINC Time
Our 2022 year-end wrap-up
Gateway Cities look to the corner office for leadership on school integration
The Gateway Cities Journal
A Gateway Cities Strategy for the Healey–Driscoll Administration
Transition Briefing Memorandum
Tis’ the season for social infrastructure
The Gateway Cities Journal
Did you know?
- “Social infrastructure” is an expansive term for aspects of the built environment that breed social capital by supporting human interaction. Read MassINC’s latest report to learn how Gateway Cities can employ urban revitalization strategies to increase social infrastructure as they work to rebuild their downtowns for a post-pandemic era.