CommonWealth first with New Year’s Eve probation stunner

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Jan 1, 2011 Policy Center

Talk about burying the lead. Paul Flavin, the attorney for suspended Probation Commissioner John J. O’Brien, sent out a press release at about 2:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The release went on for 1 1/2 pages about how O’Brien was being used as a scapegoat for hiring practices that are “systemic in the culture

Boston Globe editorial series highlights MassINC’s Gateway Cities effort

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Dec 20, 2010 Policy Center

On November 29, The Boston Globe ran the first of a five-part series of editorials advocating for the state’s Gateway Cities. The series argues for state policy changes to better support older, mid-sized cities from Lawrence to Pittsfield. The editorials refer to MassINC’s ongoing advocacy for these communities beginning with the major research report, “Reconnecting

CommonWealth takes top honors in Capitolbeat awards

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Nov 17, 2010 Policy Center

CommonWealth magazine once again won top spots within several categories in this year’s Capitolbeat Awards, a contest for reporting on state and local government. A joint investigation by CommonWealth and Fox 25 on how Boston public employees are taking advantage of an affordable housing benefit earned the number one spot in the large market television

What just happened?

Policy Center
Nov 8, 2010 Policy Center

Watch the video clips here BOSTON—Over 100 people gathered for a standing-room-only event at Suffolk University Law School Friday morning to talk about the 2010 statewide elections. MassINC Polling Group president Steven Koczela joined Boston Globe columnist Scot Lehigh and NECN reporter Alison King to discuss the campaigns, the issues, and the voter

The MassINC Polling Group starts strong

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Nov 7, 2010 Policy Center

Since opening its doors in August, the MassINC Polling Group (MPG) has quickly gained a statewide and national audience for its unique brand of independent, issue-oriented polling work. Steve Koczela, President of MPG, sees this strong entrance into the opinion research marketplace as an encouraging sign for the start-up subsidiary of MassINC. On

Post Election poll frames “What Just Happened”

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Nov 5, 2010 Policy Center

Charlie Baker only won by 14 points among unenrolled voters, and lost the female vote by a resounding 24 points, according to a special post-election voter survey taken Wednesday, November 3rd, by the MassINC Polling Group. Baker’s margin among unenrolled voters was well short of what was needed to overcome Democrat’s statewide advantage in party registration.

Young elected officials join together to engage their generation

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Oct 1, 2010 Policy Center

The MassINC Associate Board hosted a forum on Wednesday for young politicians to come together and discuss their successes and struggles before an audience of about 90 people at Ned Devine’s Irish Pub in Boston. The forum was designed to connect geographically diverse young leaders for the purpose of engaging a larger audience in the

Economic anxiety dampens confidence in American Dream in Massachusetts

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Sep 30, 2010 Policy Center

Only 20% of Massachusetts residents believe the next generation will be better off financially than the current one, according to a poll released today by The MassINC Polling Group. The poll also showed that, among those pessimistic about the next generation’s prospects, gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker leads 47-29, while Governor Patrick leads 53-20 among these

CommonWealth Bellwether project taps into voter psyche

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Sep 22, 2010 Policy Center

CommonWealth magazine announced today it is embarking on an experiment in online direct democracy to capture voter attitudes during a pivotal election year. The experiment will focus on Milford, Massachusetts, and will involve a website where citizens can go to discuss the issues affecting their town. Milford residents, politicians and media can propose issues for discussion,

MassINC debate draws statewide media coverage

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Aug 18, 2010 Policy Center

MassINC hosted the first gubernatorial debate of the 2010 election season on Monday, August 16th. The debate focused on the controversial Cape Wind project, and drew reports and analysis from media from across the Commonwealth. Click here for a roundup of the coverage. You can also watch the debate in full by clicking here.

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