Mark Erlich

Policy Center
Jan 22, 2010 Policy Center

An interview with Mark Erlich, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, New England Council of Carpenters “To understand what’s ahead for the American worker, you have to look back on what’s been happening in this country for the last three decades. From my years in the labor movement and certainly in my lifetime, I’ve watched us become a different kind of

Redefining financial literacy

Policy Center
Dec 31, 2009 Policy Center

One of the many lessons that has come out of the sub-prime mortgage crisis, if not the entire economic downturn, is the need for new thinking in the areas of financial literacy and consumer protection. As part of new program called Family Financial Skills, MassINC pulled together a group of experts to discuss what can be

New MassINC report suggests state housing policies leave Gateway Cities behind

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Nov 10, 2009 Policy Center

A new MassINC study examining state housing spending over the last decade and a half argues that state housing programs designed primarily to increase affordability in strong markets like Boston have not been able to meet the needs of cities outside of Rte 128. The report, entitled “Going for Growth: Promoting Residential Reinvestment in Gateway

Dan Grabauskas to join MassINC as Senior Fellow for Public Policy

Policy Center
Oct 26, 2009 Policy Center

BOSTON—MassINC announced today that it has named Daniel Grabauskas as the inaugural Senior Fellow for Public Policy. Grabauskas brings two decades of public sector management experience spanning five administrations to this transitional appointment at the Boston-based, non-partisan, think tank. Grabauskas, most recently known for his work as the General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation

New MassINC study on education reform finds state’s landmark legislation has had significant but limited success

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May 28, 2009 Policy Center

Bold new steps are needed in order for the state to meet one of the primary goals of education reform, according to a new report released today by MassINC. Incomplete Grade: Massachusetts Education Reform at 15 assesses the impact of the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993 (MERA) and compares the relative performance of low-spending

MassINC Applauds Budget Language on Capital Gains Tax Reform

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Jan 28, 2009 Policy Center

BOSTON— Governor Patrick’s move to curb the state’s reliance on the capital gains tax was applauded today by MassINC, the nonpartisan public policy institute that recently warned of the state’s growing reliance on this volatile and unpredictable revenue source. “I commend Governor Patrick and Secretary Kirwan for seizing the opportunity within the current budget crisis

Boston Foundation awarded $400K grant to strengthen local new media communications

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Jan 15, 2009 Policy Center

BOSTON — The Boston Foundation has been awarded a major grant by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of a ground-breaking, national initiative to help strengthen news reporting in the community. The $400,000 two-year grant will support an expansion of CommonWealth Magazine, a quarterly magazine published by MassINC, the nonpartisan public

Massachusetts Budget Among Most At Risk for Drop in Capital Gains

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Dec 5, 2008 Policy Center

BOSTON — MassINC today released a policy brief exposing the fiscal risks of Massachusetts’ overreliance on the capital gains tax, an unpredictable and volatile revenue stream subject to swings in the economy such as the current downturn. In “Capital Gains: Avoiding Harm to the State Budget,” author Cameron Huff states that Massachusetts is now third

New MassINC Poll Shows Young Adults Have Confidence in the American Dream Not in Government

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Jul 16, 2008 Policy Center

Young adults in Massachusetts still have strong belief in the American dream despite personal financial stress, and have a higher level of confidence in the private sector than the government, according to the new MassINC survey, Great Expectations: A Survey of Young Adults in Massachusetts, released today. The survey which polls young people between the

Chief executives of gateway cities form alliance to advance new urban agenda

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May 19, 2008 Policy Center

United in their desire for economic renewal, the chief executives of 11 Massachusetts cities today signed a proclamation forming an Alliance to address the challenges and opportunities inherent in their aging economies. Named “the Gateways Compact for Community and Economic Development,” the partnership is aimed at drawing investment to communities outside of Boston while providing

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