MassINC News

Gain of 18.8 points since October may stem from positive economic news

Working more for less, poor job growth despite education gains, and huge income disparities mark state’s latest economic profile

Majority of voters see cultural assets as ways to improve quality of life, image and promote economic growth in these communities

Media partnership draws on new MassINC research, polling and journalism focused specifically on the American Dream

Public opinion poll reinforces index findings, one in three say they are in danger of falling out of the middle class

Rehearsals were held yesterday at Suffolk University’s Modern Theater in preparation for Serious Fun: A Political Party. Pictured are Lauren Beckham Falcone of WROR, Michael Graham of WTKK and the Boston Herald, and legendary news anchor Chet Curtis.

Who says elected officials and political journalists in Massachusetts can't take a joke? Current and former Beacon Hill politicians, and the press who cover them, prove the Bay State is filled with good sports when it comes to a great cause as dozens sign up to participate in Serious Fun: A Political Party. Go to the Serious Fun web site for info and more silliness.

MassINC is proud to release Going for Growth: New Education-Housing Partnerships to Stabilize Families and Boost Student Achievement, the fourth brief in a series exploring policy innovations to spur reinvestment and renewal in the state's key regional cities.

Bruce Mohl, editor of CommonWealth magazine, appeared on Greater Boston to discuss the recent indictment of  former Probation Commissioner John J. O'Brien. O'Brien is accused of jointly organizing a fundraiser for then-gubernatorial candidate Tim Cahill with Cahill aide Scott S. Campbell in return for a lottery job for O'Brien's wife. You can watch the full segment here. Read CommonWealth's report on the indictment here.