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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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With prison populations halved, it’s time for a reinvestment strategy
All told, state and county correctional agencies maintain a complex of nearly 500 buildings with approximately 10 million square feet among them.
June 24, 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
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Take The #TTODTalkChallenge!
MassINC is on a mission to support livable communities – and that has to start with community residents. Help us show the need for community space, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic changes the way we use public spaces by taking the #TTODTalkChallenge!
June 11, 2020
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Making rent and paying the mortgage
The first of the summer series, How do We Avoid Another Foreclosure Crisis?, took stock of how Massachusetts residents are covering their rent with data from a statewide survey of renters and homeowners.
June 10, 2020
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