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MassINC Policy Center The nonprofit MassINC Policy Center produces rigorous, nonpartisan research and collaborates with civic leaders to find solutions to complex social and economic challenges.

The MassINC Polling Group The MassINC Polling Group is a full-service survey opinion research company offering public opinion research to public, private, and social sector clients.

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MassINC celebrates 30 years of impact

Since 1996, MassINC has advanced evidence-based research, independent journalism, and civic engagement to inform public dialogue and strengthen decision-making across the Commonwealth. Throughout the anniversary year, MassINC will release special research, journalism, and polling that revisits our founding question: how to grow a thriving middle class in Massachusetts.

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The Massachusetts Middle Class Status Report

As MassINC marks its 30th anniversary, the Massachusetts Middle Class Status Report revisits a foundational question: whether households in Massachusetts can achieve economic security, stability, and full participation in civic life. Using a multidimensional economic capacity framework, the report offers a rigorous, data-driven assessment of whether the Commonwealth’s economy is delivering broadly shared prosperity.

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An Uncertain Future: How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens Massachusetts’ Labor Force

Recent federal immigration restrictions could have significant implications for Massachusetts’ economy and labor force. While much of the public discussion has focused on the human impact of these policies, this report examines their potential economic effects, with particular attention to labor force dynamics in three key industries. The analysis comes at a time of heightened uncertainty for the Massachusetts economy, as shifts in federal policy — including changes to research funding and the social safety net — may further affect the state’s workforce, employers, and communities.