Pioneer Institute

MA is falling behind as 34 states and D.C. embrace school choice. The 2026 gubernatorial race is shaping up to be a referendum on whether MA will finally give families more options, or remain stuck in the past. Read @jimstergios op-ed in @BostonGlobe: loom.ly/RP7PYHI.

DataLabs #FactOfTheDay: Every year since 2006, in the Southeast region of the U.S., only Georgia has more students leave the state for college than come to Georgia from other states. Find this data on Pioneer’s new US DataLabs website. loom.ly/QJprboc #facts #college

New Episode! Join us on The Learning Curve as we dive into school choice with Jim Blew, co-founder of the Defense of Freedom Institute. Tune in for insights on K-12 education policy! Listen now! loom.ly/pViUQnc #EducationReform #Podcast #TheLearningCurve

DataLabs #FOTD From 2013 to 2022, the five states with the highest percentage of total state adjusted gross income (AGI) contributed by the top 1% of taxpayer did not change: Wyoming (35%), Nevada (30%), Florida (33%), New York (28%) and Connecticut (27%). loom.ly/Gjlqg78

Unveil the power and controversy of the Brontë Sisters' classic novels. Dr. Juliet Barker delves into why these stories continue to captivate us today on The Learning Curve! loom.ly/B5sU120 #TimelessClassics #WomenInLiterature #Podcast #Reels

Whether through private schools, or homeschooling, the demand for choice is surging. Massachusetts families want the same freedom. In a @BostonGlobe op-ed, Pioneer's @jimstergios shares that the 2026 gubernatorial race could be a turning point. loom.ly/LlBDyLw

The MBTA pays more to operate its buses than any other major transit system in the country, according to Pioneer's new report. Charlie Chieppo dives into the cost breakdown, and what needs to change in a new @bostondotcom article. Read more: loom.ly/xASwuD4 #MBTA

A new @BostonDotCom article highlights soaring MBTA costs after the control board's elimination. Pioneer’s @CharlieChieppo shares concerns of unsustainable spending, a looming pension crisis & the urgent need for reform. Read the full story: loom.ly/xASwuD4

DataLabs #FactOfTheDay: In 2023, Delaware is the only state outside the South and West among the top 15 states in single-family building permits issued per 100K population. Find this data on Pioneer’s new US DataLabs website. loom.ly/_hEAcYA #facts #buildingpermits

#FactOfTheDay: In 2023, in Massachusetts, the largest component of average personal income—which is second highest in the nation—is net earnings, followed by dividends, interests; rent, transfer receipts (from the Federal govt.), and retirement. usdatalabs.org/economy/econom…

July's edition of The House Call explores a federal proposal to cut Housing and Urban Development funding by 44 percent, and how it contrasts with a more recent congressional appropriations bill. Check it out! bit.ly/46VDC3M

MA has cut its emergency shelter caseload in half, yet the Healey administration just extended its emergency declaration again. Pioneer’s Mary Connaughton, shares concerns that it is being used as a license for weaker internal procedures. Read more here: bit.ly/4nMXEDI

Overtime costs ballooned by 48% from FY21 to FY24. Our new report highlights how accountability measures from the past could rein in this spending. Read more here: pioneerinstitute.org/economic_oppor… #OvertimeSpending #GovernmentAccountability #MBTA

Discover how Jane Eyre's resilience and demand for respect challenge social norms. Delve into her unwavering spirit, and the Bronte sisters in our latest episode of The Learning Curve. Listen now! pioneerinstitute.org/featured/uks-d… #Brontesisters #JaneEyre #Empowerment

While MA has stalled on early literacy reform, Mississippi and Louisiana have embraced the science of reading and delivered real gains for kids. It’s not just about money, it’s about making smart, evidence-based choices for kids. Read more in our blog: pioneerinstitute.org/news/education…

The MBTA Retirement Fund is 56% funded, even though contributions have increased 5x since 2007. Learn more in Pioneer’s new brief. bit.ly/46Lgg0Q #PensionReform #RetirementCrisis #StateBudget

Massachusetts leads the nation with the lowest incarceration rate—but also the highest proportion of life sentences without parole. Explore the full analysis here: pioneerinstitute.org/blog/usdatalab…

Did you know Massachusetts ranks 41st among the states in energy generation? Find out more about energy production and consumption in Massachusetts in our latest blog: pioneerinstitute.org/blog/usdatalab… #USDataLabs #Energy #MA

Ever wondered why the Brontë sisters chose pseudonyms? Discover the clever minds behind Currer, Ellis, & Acton Bell in our latest episode of The Learning Curve! Listen now! pioneerinstitute.org/featured/uks-d… #BronteSisters #Writing #Podcast

#FactOfTheDay: Inflation and the cost of living are not consistent across all states. The 5 most expensive states are 20% more expensive than the 5 least expensive states (using BEA’s regional price deflator). Explore Pioneer’s new US DataLabs website. usdatalabs.org/economy/cost-o…