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A call to support the expansion of the Early College Initiative
Nearly 160 education, business, and other community leaders write to expand and deepen the Massachusetts Early College Initiative
April 8, 2021
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New MassINC report lays out strategy for empowering entrepreneurs of color post-pandemic
A new report from MassINC and the newly-formed Coalition for an Equitable Economy lays out the needed elements of a plan to strengthen opportunities for entrepreneurs of color post-COVID.
March 30, 2021
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Are free buses closer than they appear?
Free buses may be the bold idea Massachusetts needs to rebuild a culture of public transportation as we emerge from the pandemic in 2021.
March 18, 2021
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Who Will Rescue the Student Opportunity Act?
The problem in a nutshell: The Legislature hasn’t provided certainty that the state will make good on its promise to deliver the funds in equal increments over the law’s seven-year phase-in period. Lacking confidence that they will see these scheduled increases in Chapter 70 aid, school districts have been hesitant to develop plans to deploy the new funds strategically.
March 4, 2021
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Correctional Officers Can Lead the Way Out of the Tough-on-Crime-Era
Massachusetts has an unprecedented opportunity to make better use of limited public safety resources by reducing the incarcerated population and reinventing correctional practices with more leadership and direction from those on the frontlines.
February 25, 2021
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Refunding Corrections
Focusing on criminal justice information systems, MassINC and panel experts review efforts to increase transparency, improve data collection, and root out racial bias.
February 11, 2021
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Top Gateway City Budget Priorities for FY22
Funding for Early College and lifting the cap on the Housing Development Incentive Program are among the top FY22 priorities for Gateway Cities and their residents.
January 25, 2021
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Budgets for the days ahead: A survey of Massachusetts voters
January 13, 2021
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7th Annual Policy Summit in Pursuit of Justice
Over the course of two sessions, will take a hard look at how to invest in dramatically different approaches to criminal justice with a shared sense of urgency and purpose.
December 29, 2020
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FY21 budget offers a beacon for Justice Reinvestment
The FY21 budget, which passed both branches last week, goes even further by creating a true “Justice Reinvestment” fund and capitalizing it with a $15 million appropriation. From job training and transitional employment to housing stabilization, a wide range of community-based programs are eligible for these resources.
December 14, 2020