We are the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth
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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Playing matchmaker for MassINC
By Scot Lehigh, Globe Columnist
Governor Healey’s budget invests in Gateway Cities
The Gateway Cities Journal
CommonWealth’s A Little Goes a Long Way Campaign
Donate to CommonWealth’s Spring Fund Drive
Massachusetts has a plan to increase affordable housing — now it needs the budget
Gateway City mayors and managers’ opinion piece in the Boston Globe
Gov. Healey can make a bold statement with HDIP, commuter rail fares, and RTA funding in FY24 budget
The Gateway Cities Journal
Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) Updated Analysis of Program Data
Poll: Mass. voters say an even split of millionaire’s tax would be a fair share
Two-thirds think surtax proceeds should go into a trust fund.
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
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.