More new polling for @cwbeacon.bsky.social: Mass. residents are largely satisfied with their health care, despite some sizable minorities reporting trouble with coverage and access. @jenndotsmith.bsky.social writes up the numbers. commonwealthbeacon.org/health-care/...

New polling for @cwbeacon.bsky.social: Mass. approval ratings for Donald Trump, RFK Jr, and Gov Maura Healey commonwealthbeacon.org/by-the-numbe...

In light of the news that Florida is planning to end all vaccine mandates, here's our measles tracker as of last week. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

New polling, for MassPotential, out today: As Massachusetts policymakers craft a post-MCAS approach to high school graduation requirements, a new poll of Massachusetts residents aged 18-29 finds strong support for uniform statewide academic standards. www.massincpolling.com/our-work/str...

We're excited to share "The Cost of Getting Around: The Transportation Burdens of Lower-income residents in Western Massachusetts", a collaboration between MPG and @wayfinders.bsky.social for @massdot.bsky.social. Here's Quick thread of some of the key findings. www.mass.gov/doc/the-peop...

"Massachusetts parents remain concerned about their children’s education five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered classrooms, according to a new statewide poll." @bostonglobe.com on our latest polling for @edtrustma.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/19/m...

Good morning! New MPG poll out today, for @abundanthousingma.org, finds strong support for more housing, even at the local level. bankerandtradesman.com/survey-finds...

Good morning! We're gearing up for our SECOND @bostonfdn.bsky.social event of the week, this time on housing. We asked tenants and landlords in the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program about their experiences with the program. Live stream starts at 9am: www.tbf.org/news-and-ins...

We've updated our website with the full slides and video from yesterday's @bostonfdn.bsky.social / @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social event www.massincpolling.com/our-work/40l...

Starting now at @bostonfdn.bsky.social: www.tbf.org/news-and-ins.... We'll be posting our slides as we go!

“In what ways do you think the populations you serve will be worse off under the Trump administration?” This is one of the questions TBF, @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social, and @massincpolling.bsky.social asked in the MA Nonprofits Federal Impacts Survey. The responses we received speak for themselves.

MPG is at @bostonfdn.bsky.social today for the release of a new @massnonprofitnet.bsky.social survey of Mass. nonprofits. We'll be live-skeeting the slides starting around 12:30. In the meantime here's @wbur.org's coverage: www.wbur.org/news/2025/05...

This week on The Horse Race, Steve and Jenn go international, looking at the polling both around the Canadian federal election and around the first hundred days of the second Donald Trump administration. Plus, horse *and* Dunkin content. www.massincpolling.com/our-work/epi...

New pod up.

New from the MPG team for @cwbeacon.bsky.social commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/mas...

"Massachusetts residents believe the Bay State should have a back-up plan in case the Trump administration pulls back from funding projects like the bridges to Cape Cod and an overhaul of the section of the I-90 turnpike..." commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/new...

Happy to provide some analysis for this piece on this year's Boston Mayoral race: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/04/b...

This week on The Horse Race, @skoczela.bsky.social and @jenndotsmith.bsky.social chat with former co-host and @politico.com reporter Lisa Kashinsky on how Trump's immigration orders impact Massachusetts. Plus, new data reveals parent's concern about math education across the state.

The video of today's webinar on numeracy, with @edtrustinma.bsky.social, is now up on YouTube and our website www.massincpolling.com/our-work/mas...

Don't miss out! TOMORROW, 1/16, join us & @edtrust.bsky.social MA for a virtual event! You won't want to miss the release of our K-12 parent poll findings on math, policy solutions discussion, key speakers, expert panelists and more! Register now: bit.ly/3V4588M

Join us & @edtrust.bsky.social MA next Thurs, 1/16 (virtual), for the release of our latest K-12 poll on numeracy! Check out our guest speakers & panelists! Register today: bit.ly/3V4588M

New year, new pod! @skoczela.bsky.social and @jenndotsmith.bsky.social explain the SJC ruling on Milton's refusal to comply with MBTA Communities. Then, unpacking Legislative transparency with @statehousenews.com reporter Alison Kuznitz.

This Horse Race holiday special, @skoczela.bsky.social and @jenndotsmith.bsky.social share thoughts on Trump's lawsuit against the Selzer Iowa poll. Plus, annual highlights from Dunkin tastings and how the climate bill advances environmental justice.

Transportation for Massachusetts is out with a new report on transportation funding. The project included a poll and focus group we conducted with them.

Kick off the new year with us and EdTrust Massachusetts! We'll unveil the findings of our latest K-12 statewide parent poll, exploring math education and the growing numeracy crisis in Massachusetts. Register now: bit.ly/3V4588M

The Horse Race is now here, #mapoli, follow the Horse Race!

New Horse Race: Steve and Jenn break on the Boston property tax drama; the Globe's Mandy McLaren on how schools are adjusting to the end of the MCAS graduation requirement; Historian John Gee on the future of teaching writing in the age of AI. soundcloud.com/user-7275171...

New Horse Race: Turkeys and Turnout soundcloud.com/user-7275171...

This week on The Horse Race podcast, Steve Koczela and Jenn Smith talk to Ben Forman, Research Director at the MassINC Policy Center, about housing in Massachusetts Gateway Cities. Plus, how accurate were the polls in the presidential election? soundcloud.com/user-7275171...

MPG's @richparr79.bsky.social has been talking to a lot of local media about the Latino vote in Massachusetts, including @gbhnews.bsky.social. Click through for precinct level maps of the state's three most Latino cities.

New Horse Race pod: Steve, Jenn, and MPG's @richparr79.bsky.social unpack what just happened, nationally and in Massachusetts

Our final poll of Massachusetts voters is now posted. ------------ President - Harris 61% - Trump 31% Senate - Warren 55% - Deaton 33% @massincpolling.bsky.social 10/29-11/1 www.massincpolling.com/our-work/fin...

As promised! www.massincpolling.com/our-work/fin...

New Horse Race pod: THE MARGIN OF TERROR. Steve and Jenn talk presidential polls and try the Dunkin' Potion Macchiato. And @gbhnews.bsky.social's Katie Lannan reveals what Beacon Hill thinks about Questions 1 and 2. soundcloud.com/user-7275171...

Writing for @bostonglobe.bsky.social, MPG's @skoczela.bsky.social looks at some of the reasons why the polls might be off in the presidential race, and how a shift of a couple percentage points could remake the Electoral Map.

This week on The Horse Race, Steve Koczela and Jennifer Smith delve into the arguments in favor and against the ballot questions facing Massachusetts voters on November 5. They also examine state auditor Diana DiZoglio's recent audit of the Legislature, and what it means for ballot question 1.

This one is very pertinent to #mapoli. Can a moderate GOP governor win a Senate seat in a deep blue state? Maryland race looking like maybe not.

New Horse Race pod: Is AI coming for local journalism and, gasp, local podcasters? Plus @richparr79.bsky.social joins to discuss 5 reasons the polls might be off this election cycle.

Hey folks, two cool things this week on The Horse Race. First, it's @richparr79.bsky.social and I with a deep and nerdy look at 5 reasons the polls could be off from the final election result. Then, AI and local news? Is there a role for it? soundcloud.com/user-7275171...

Emoji summaries for how the polling looks for each Mass. ballot question ... 1. Audit the legislature 👍 2. Eliminate MCAS req. 🧐 3. Uber 🧐 4. Shrooms 🤞 5. Tipped wage 😬 www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/08/m...

Hello Blue Sky! By way of introduction, we've compiled coverage of the 5-state poll we did with non-profit newsrooms in CT, MA, PA, RI and WI, all funded by @knightfdn.bsky.social's Election Hub project www.massincpolling.com/our-work/kni...

New @The_HorseRace pod: the VP debate; Red Line go, Green Line stop; @WCAI_NPR's @evezuckoff on proposed Cape machine gun range

New @The_HorseRace: Steve and Jenn unpack the new @WBUR / @CWBeacon poll: ballot questions, the Senate race, and views of the legislature. Plus, where does Mass rank among leaf-peeping destinations?

New MA poll, for @WBUR / @CWBeacon (funded by @knightfdn Election Hub) shows VP Kamala Harris and Senator Elizabeth Warren with strong leads. MPG's @skoczela will be on @RadioBoston to discuss the findings at 11am. WBUR: CWB:

New poll, for @WisconsinWatch (funded by @knightfdn Election Hub): VP Kamala Harris holds a 6 point lead over former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin.

New poll of PA, for @SpotlightPA. Part of a series working with non-profit newsrooms, funded by @knightfdn Election Hub. Look for other newsrooms releasing their poll next week!

.@The_HorseRace live from the @westendmuseum is now up! We're talking ballot questions with @sgcrawford. Plus ballot-question trivia, and what ballot questions would the audience want to see go before voters?

New @The_HorseRace: De Bait at the Debate. Plus a rundown of MA primary day with @GBHNews @katielannan

New @The_HorseRace: Is @maura_healey a once and future Attorney General? Plus new presidential polling, and how heartbreak made its way to the SJC.

New @The_HorseRace: RFK drops out, and did what with a whale? Plus, who attends meetings about new development, and do they reflect the full community?