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Protecting Gateway City small businesses through the pandemic
A new poll paints a damning picture for businesses across the state, but there is cause for additional alarm when it comes to those in Gateway Cities. Can we save them? Dr. Tracy Corley, MassINC TTOD Fellow, says all is not lost.
July 31, 2020
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Small Business Needs for an Equitable Recovery
Small businesses in Massachusetts have suffered serious damage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with just one in three reporting they are fully open.
July 24, 2020
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The Role of Higher Education in an Equitable Recovery
New survey finds that access to technology, language barriers and economic status remain obstacles to pursuing a post-secondary degree during COVID-19.
July 16, 2020
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New economic development legislation is a boon for Gateway Cities
Without intervention and a new funding stream, the coronavirus crisis will further destabilize vulnerable Gateway City neighborhoods.
July 10, 2020
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Ranked Choice Redux: The Promise of Ranked Choice Voting
Can ranked choice voting achieve more diverse civic leadership in Massachusetts? MassINC explores how RCV could change the Commonwealth’s political landscape to be more representative of residents.
July 8, 2020
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How much learning was lost?
July 1, 2020
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Social-emotional support systems are more important in schools than ever
With the next school year just a summer away, educators are planning for what could be an even more intense challenge. They will likely have fewer resources to serve families enduring deeper pain from a prolonged economic downturn.
June 24, 2020
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Diverse Voices Needed in Gateway City Leadership
Policies that the historically white-dominant Massachusetts Legislature have put in place aren’t designed for Gateway City residents who on average take home less pay than those living in Boston’s core.
June 16, 2020