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The MassINC staff is composed of dedicated researchers, journalists, media experts, pollsters, co-ops, and interns. These individuals strive to achieve their collective vision of public policies that can forge pathways to opportunity. To learn more about them, visit our staff page here.
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Corrections data raise big questions
Where is the ‘justice reinvestment’ as inmate populations fall?
March 10, 2020
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Baker’s Economic Development Bill Builds on Gateway City Strengths
The Governor’s bill contains several provisions with the potential to play a particularly powerful role increasing the vitality of Gateway Cities across the state by building on their strengths.
March 9, 2020
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Why regional ballot initiatives make sense for Massachusetts
The Gateway Cities Journal
March 3, 2020
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WANTED: Sharper tools for Gateway City transit-oriented development
If we hope to spur growth and attract residents, jobs, and talent to our Massachusetts Gateway Cities, we need a transportation funding package that includes multiple tools to transform passenger rail.
February 27, 2020
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RBIs to the rescue: What happens when locals make their own decisions about transit
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/765932287&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>This week on Gateways, Tracy is joined by Denny Zane, Executive Director of Move LA. Having lived in Massachusetts, Denny is familiar with the unreliable public transit that Commonwealth riders deal with on a daily basis.
February 27, 2020
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Holyoke offers blueprint for pre-k expansion
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February 12, 2020
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Finding inspiration domestically and abroad for bold action on regional transit
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/755124502&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>This week on Gateways, Tracy returns from a visit to Washington, D.C., where she attended the National Conference of Mayors and heard about transportation models from far and wide that could potentially serve as something for our Commonwealth to aspire to.
February 12, 2020
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The evolving role of street workers in youth violence prevention
<iframe width="100%" height="20" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/751732777&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true"></iframe>This week on Gateways, Ben learns about the role of street workers in public health focused youth violence prevention efforts. UTEC’s Geoff Foster, Nichelle Sadler, and Leslie Rivera share their experiences as street workers.
February 12, 2020
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Haverhill ponders pathways to a more inclusive future
At a time when division seems all pervasive, it's reassuring to visit Gateway Cities and find citizens engaging in difficult and potentially divisive issues in an entirely respectful and open-minded manner.
January 27, 2020
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Haverhill ponders pathways to a more inclusive future
At a time when division seems all pervasive, it's reassuring to visit Gateway Cities and find citizens engaging in difficult and potentially divisive issues in an entirely respectful and open-minded manner.
January 27, 2020