“Research is the engine of the Massachusetts economy, and any funding disruptions will not only stymie innovation but also threaten the development of the next generation of scientific and engineering talent in the state." https://bit.ly/41Jgkuf #MAPoli #InnovationEcosystem #STEMWorkforce

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Western Mass faces a 16K+ housing shortage. Institute research shows slow construction & rising costs fueling an affordability & accessibility crisis - especially for seniors, disabled residents, young workers, Blacks, and Hispanics. https://bit.ly/413xORO

Western Mass faces a 16K+ housing shortage. Institute research for @WayFinders shows slow construction and rising costs fueling an affordability & accessibility crisis—especially for seniors, disabled residents, and young workers. https://bit.ly/413xORO

Yearly population growth both in the Boston metro area and statewide in Massachusetts was dramatically lower in 2025 than in any year since 2021. www.boston.com/news/local-n.... Our ongoing population estimates program: donahue.umass.edu/populationes...

From the Daily Hampshire Gazette: The state is lagging significantly behind national housing production trends, with western Massachusetts at "half of that average,” says Donahue's Kerry Spitzer. https://bit.ly/4sIdMIM

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At a time when the future of federal research funding is uncertain, a new report from UMass Donahue Institute makes clear what’s at stake if we fail to act. In my latest article, I highlight key findings from the report on Massachusetts’ R&D ecosystem: www.linkedin.com/pulse/resear...

Old Chapel event this week @umassamherst.bsky.social: Housing demand exceeds supply across all income levels in Hampshire County — with extra burdens on Black & Hispanic households. Investors & short-term rentals add more pressure. Full research 👇 donahue.umass.edu/news-events/...

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#MassBenchmarks: Mass. unemployment rate was 4.8%, and the nation was 4.4%. Massachusetts is typically lower than that of the U.S. due to its more highly educated labor force, so this higher rate indicates some relative weakness. www.masslive.com/westernmass/.... www.massbenchmarks.org

via @umassdonahue.bsky.social Mass. population update! 📢 The state grew by 15,524 people last year, bringing the total population to over 7.15 million. ✅ #1 in New England for numeric growth ✅ 16th most populous state in the US ✅ Growth driven by immigration & natural increase.