Department News
Below are articles, press releases, and other news related to the Department of Public Policy. They are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent listed first).
You can also browse the department's news by year, if you know when it was published.
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2012 |
MPP Student Research featured in the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's Communities and Banking
"MGM, Penn National ready for battle in Springfield"
The Boston Globe, December 2012
"Pokey process is costing Massachusetts casino dollars"
The Standard Times, December 2012
"State, tribal negotiators have tricky path on Mashpee Wampanoag casino deal"
The Boston Globe, November 2012
"Massachusetts business confidence falls on worries for national economy"
Masslive.com, November 2012
"Casino interests face more competition from Rhode Island"
The Standard Times, November 2012
"U.S. markets start lower after Obama victory"
The Boston Herald, November 2012
"On Election Day, Rhode Island will roll the dice on table games"
The Day, November 2012
"U.S. jobless rate climbs to 7.9 percent; 171,000 jobs added"
The Boston Herald, November 2012
"Table Games on RI Ballot, Connecticut Casinos Eye Their Bottom Lines"
The Hartford Courant, October 2012
"Investment in higher ed still pays in today's economy"
The Boston Globe, October 2012
"UMass economist warns business group of uncertain times"
The Boston Globe, October 2012
"Mohegan Sun casino lays off hundreds"
Cape Cod Times, October 2012
"Sellers holding out for higher prices?"
The Boston Globe, October 2012
"Chamber gets guarded optimism"
Wicked Local Westborough, September 2012
"Mitt and the Indians: How would a Romney presidency affect the Wampanoag's casino dreams?"
Cape Cod Times, September 2012
"Southcoast Health System has a $1.4 billion impact on Massachusetts and Rhode Island economy, study finds"
The Standard Times, September 2012
"State may be national leader in sending students to college, but many are unprepared"
The Standard Times, September 2012
"Manufacturing poised for promising future, Northeastern University study says"
The Boston Globe, September 2012
"Are we better off than we were four years ago?"
Greater Boston, September 4, 2012
"Oxford Casino pulls in nearly $10M since start"
Kennebec Journal, August 2012
"Massachusetts unemployment rate rises as economy slows"
The Boston Globe, August 2012
"More Gambling Options to Squeeze Connecticut's Casinos"
The Hartford Courant, August 2012
"Professor Barrow on Casino Development in Massachusetts"
Providence NBC 10's News Conference program, August 5, 2012
"Fed sits on sidelines despite slowing economy"
The Boston Herald, August 2012
"Nation can ill afford repeal of ‘Bush tax cuts’"
The Boston Globe, July 2012
"Mitt Romney rocks prez on growth"
The Boston Herald, July 2012
"State economy grows faster than US, but slowdown coming, UMass reports"
The Boston Globe, July 2012
"Can Brown Or Warren Really Create Jobs?"
90.9 WBUR, July 2012
"Wampanoag casino deal most lucrative in U.S."
Providence Business News, July 2012
"Patrick: Casino deal with tribe among best in US"
Taunton Daily Gazette, July 2012
"Taunton casino deal called richest ever for any state"
Boston Business Journal, July 2012
"Tribe, state reach casino deal"
Cape Cod Times, July 2012
"Who's responsible for policing and security on tribal casino land?"
The Fall River Herald News, July 2012
"With finish line in sight, casino express sidetracked to await signals from D.C."
The Standard Times, July 2012
"Cape real estate 'moving in right direction'"
Cape Cod Times, July 2012
"Europe’s financial crisis hits firms in Massachusetts"
The Boston Globe, June 2012
"Legal Dispute Clouds Massachusetts Tribal Casino Future"
90.9 WBUR, June 2012
"Massachusetts Gaming Commission weighs economic viability"
Businessweek, June 2012
"Can Massachusetts support 3 casinos and a slots parlor? Panel says yes"
The Standard Times, June 2012
"Number of young home buyers plunges in Massachusetts"
The Boston Globe, June 2012
"New Bedford poised to be alternative energy epicenter"
The Standard Times, June 2012
"How Accurate Is Obama’s Attack On Romney’s Jobs Record?"
KPBS, June 2012
"Massachusetts home prices show modest increase"
The Boston Globe, May 2012
"Election could tilt casino debate in Foxborough"
The Standard Times, May 2012
"Nation can ill afford repeal of 'Bush Tax Cuts'"
The Boston Globe, April 2012 (Professor Goodman's op-ed on President Obama's proposal to partially extend the "Bush tax cuts")
Professor McGuire's latest book (the latest in an American Society of Public Administration series) is now available
"Economist Says Corporate Power Could Hurt Environment"
The Standard Times, April 2012
"State gains jobs for fourth straight month"
The Boston Globe, April 2012
"Out-of-State Gambling Trends Bode Well for Massachussets"
WGBH, April 2012
"Obama, Romney tax plans for ultra-rich offer window on disparate economic view"
The Washington Post, April 2012 (Professor Goodman on Mitt Romney's economic record)
"The Need for Financial Education in New Bedford"
Communities & Banking, Vol. 23, No. 2 (MPP student research featured in the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston's quarterly publication)
"Talks continue in Massachusetts casino plans"
New England Cable News, March 2012 (Professor Barrow discusses ongoing casino development talks)
"This Week In Business: Massachusetts jobs, banking trends, internet piracy"
New England Cable News, January 2012 (Professor Goodman discusses the state of the state economy)
2011 |
"The Best Book of 2011: Why Science Emerged in the West"
Forbes, December 2011 (Professor Toby Huff's latest book is reviewed)
"Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun May Lose Under Massachusetts Casino Plan"
Bloomberg/BusinessWeek, November 2011 (Professor Barrow on the impact of Massachusetts' new gaming legislation)
"The Nation: Romney's Poor Job-Creating Resume"
The Nation, November 2011 (Professor Barrow on the economic legacy of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney)
"Former Fellow and Current University of Massachusetts Professor, Mark Paige, is welcomed back to Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity as Board Member"
Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity Press Release, November 2011
Professor McGuire appointed by Governor Patrick to the Department of Conservation and Recreation's Stewardship Council
"Helping the long-termed unemployed"
WGBH TV's Greater Boston, October 2011 (Professor Goodman offers his thoughts on President Obama's jobs plan)
"Brown criticizes federal spending during SouthCoast visit"
The Standard Times, September 2011 (Professor Goodman and Senator Scott Brown exchange views on the economy at a New Bedford Chamber of Commerce event)
"Bay State economy may be flagging"
The Boston Globe, September 2011 (Professor Goodman on the need for expansionary fiscal policy)
"Poll: Massachusetts residents support casinos"
Providence Business News, September 2011 (Professor Barrow on latest poll results re support for casino proposal)
"Massachusetts Senate Launches Casino Gambling Debate"
90.9 WBUR, September 2011 (Professor Barrow on latest poll results re support for casino proposal)
"Bay Staters continue strong support for three resort casinos and one slot parlor"
Center for Policy Analysis Press Release, September 2011 (Latest poll finds 56% of Massachusetts residents support casino proposal)
"Study: Bay Staters' interest in neighboring casinos strong despite economy"
The Standard Times, September 2011 (Professor Barrow on latest poll results re support for casino proposal)
"Between haves, have-nots, an ever greater gulf"
The Boston Globe, August 2011 (Professor Goodman's research on income disparity is spotlighted)
"Poor often don’t know benefit of banks"
The Boston Globe, July 2011 (MPP student research featured)
"Girls on the Run Builds Confident, Fit Kids"
GoLocalProv, May 2011 (Hannah Colestock (MPP 2012) to lead Youth Development Program in Providence, RI)
"Many struggling amid recovery"
The Boston Globe, May 2011 (Professor Goodman on the Commonwealth's regionally imbalanced recovery)
"Massachusetts recovery leaves out many"
The Boston Herald, May 2011 (Professor Goodman on the Commonwealth's regionally imbalanced recovery)
"Brown Talks Jobs At Chamber Lunch"
WAMC Northeast Public Radio, May 2011 (Professor Goodman on the Commonwealth's regionally imbalanced recovery)
"Public Policy student among the Massachusetts "29 Who Shine""
UMass Dartmouth Press Release, May 2011 (Jarrad Plante (MPP 2011) honored at State House as one of "29 Who Shine")
"Commuter rail prompts SRTA to rethink its regional bus service"
The Standard Times, May 2011 (Colleen Dawicki's (MPP 2012) research informs regional transportation policy reform)
"UMass Dartmouth Professor To Author New Environmental Policy Textbook"
UMass Online Blog, May 2011 (Professor McGuire to author Environmental Policy textbook)
"Tech sector lifts Massachusetts economy to start ’11"
The Boston Globe, April 2011 (Professor Goodman on the performance of the state economy during the first quarter of 2011)
"Recovery just myth for many"
The Sun Chronicle, April 2011 (Media coverage of the inaugural Public Policy Poll)
"Bay Staters still shellshocked by recession"
The Standard Times, April 2011 (Media coverage of the inaugural Public Policy Poll)
"Bay Staters' take on education reform 'striking'"
The Standard Times, April 2011 (Media coverage of the inaugural Public Policy Poll)
"Poll shows economic worries abound"
The Boston Globe, April 2011 (Media coverage of the inaugural Public Policy Poll)
Inaugural UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Poll released
"Workers of all ages vie for McJobs"
The Boston Herald, April 2011 (Professor Goodman on McDonald's plans to hire 50,000 workers)
"State jobless rate falls to lowest point in two years"
The Boston Globe, April 2011 (Professor Goodman on the slow but steady improvement in the Massachusetts job market)
"UMD Center finds strong support for three resort casino plan"
The Standard Times, April 2011 (Professor Barrow on a Center for Policy Analysis Poll (pdf) that finds broad support for casino gaming in Massachusetts)
"Local business leaders are cautiously optimistic"
The Standard Times, April 2011 (Professor Barrow on the cautious optimism of regional businesses in an uncertain environment)
"Southeastern Massachusetts business leaders cautiously optimistic"
Providence Business News, April 2011 (Professor Barrow on the findings of a Center for Policy Analysis Poll of business leaders in SE Mass (pdf))
"Weaker recovery is projected for Massachusetts"
The Boston Globe, April 2011 (Professor Goodman offers his comments on the state of the state economy according to the latest MassBenchmarks release)
"MassBenchmarks: Massachusetts economy is recovering, but slowly"
MassLive.com, April 2011 (Professor Goodman offers his assessment of the state of the state economy according to the latest MassBenchmarks release)
"Springfield, regional unemployment improves slightly"
MassLive.com, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on local labor market conditions in Springfield)
"Cape job market improving"
Cape Cod Times, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on local labor market conditions in Cape Cod)
"Virtual institute to train manufacturing workforce considered"
The Standard Times, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on the growing demand for skilled manufacturing workers)
"Fidelity office closure may not sting so much"
The Boston Globe, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on the relocation of Fidelity workers to Rhode Island)
"Pinching pennies"
The Sun Chronicle, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on the impact of rising energy and food prices)
"Downturn cost state fewer jobs than thought"
The Boston Globe, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on the "feast" aspect of the state's economic recovery)
"Even as market warms, some firms prepare pink slips"
The Boston Globe, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on the"famine" aspect of the state's economic recovery)
"Soaring gas prices ignite fears for economy"
The Standard Times, March 2011 (Professor Goodman on the impact of rising energy and food prices)
"UMass Dartmouth Professor Joins AIM Board of Economic Advisors"
UMass Dartmouth Press Release, January 2011
"Headwinds at year’s end slowed state economy"
The Boston Globe, January 2011 (Professor Goodman on the recent performance of the state economy)
"Latest jobless figures show promise"
Cape Cod Times, January 2011 (Professor Goodman on the employment situation on the Cape and Islands)
"2010 foreclosure numbers offer some hope"
The Standard Times, January 2011 (Professor Goodman on the outlook for the housing market)
"In uncertain times, largest companies in Massachusetts are hoarding cash instead of spending it"
MassLive.com, January 2011 (Professor Goodman on the reluctance of large Massachusetts businesses to spend)
2010 |
"New year brings renewed push for Massachusetts casinos"
The Fall River Herald News, December 2010 (Professor Barrow on the prospects for gaming legislation in 2011)
"UMass Dartmouth Public Policy Professor and online graduate student collaborate to publish peer-reviewed article"
UMass Dartmouth Press Release, December 2010 (Professor McGuire and online student publish their research in the International Journal of Sustainable Development)
"Local jobless rate drops in October"
Cape Cod Times, November 2010 (Professor Goodman on labor market conditions on Cape Cod)
"Consumers, businesses cope with rising gas prices"
The Standard Times, November 2010 (Professor Goodman on the regional economic impact of rising gas prices)
"Lack of education holding area workers back"
The Standard Times, November 2010 (Professor Goodman on the economic development implications of low regional educational attainment levels (see more here))
"Slower Massachusetts growth still beats US"
The Boston Globe, October 2010 (Professor Goodman on the "feast and famine" nature of the state's economic recovery)
"Housing and Economic Growth"
WGBH, The Point with Mindy Todd, October 2011 (Professor Goodman discusses the relationship between housing development and economic growth on the Cape)
"Jobless rate falls to 8.4% in Bay State"
The Boston Globe, October 2010 (Professor Goodman comments on the September jobs report)
Professor Goodman discusses the economic outlook
WBZ Radio, October 2010
"Analysis: Rebound in M&A won't help U.S. lower unemployment"
Reuters, October 2010 (Professor Goodman on the impact of mergers and aquisitions on the national employment outlook)
"UMD economist: State economy growing, local outlook uncertain"
The Standard Times, September 2010 (Professor Goodman addresses New Bedford Chamber of Commerce forum)
"New supermarket fills positions, but elsewhere in the area new jobs are scarce"
The Standard Times, September 2010 (Professor Goodman on the Southcoast region's lackluster economic recovery)
"Mohegan Sun Better Positioned For Coming Casino Revolution"
The Hartford Business Journal, September 2010 (Professor Barrow on the new competitive environment in the New England gaming industry)
"Cape Wind Proposal Faces a Renewed Political Storm"
The New York Times, September 2010 (Professor McGuire on the renewed political debate over Cape Wind)
"Foes scour economic data in search of edge"
The Boston Globe, September 2010 (Professor Goodman on how economic data are being used in the gubernatorial election)
"Casino future: Whose deal is it now?"
The Standard Times, August 2010 (Professor Barrow on the prospects for casino development in Massachusetts)
"Economy slows; a 2d slump is feared"
The Boston Globe, August 2010 (Professor Goodman weighs in on the statewide implications of the slowing national economy)
"Westport officials discuss possible casino impact"
The Standard Times, August 2010 (Professor Barrow advises Town of Westport Selectman on potential casino impacts)
"Exports fuel state’s business recovery"
The Boston Globe, August 2010 (Professor Goodman on the sustainability and breadth of the economic recovery)
"Job growth holds up in Massachusetts"
The Boston Globe, August 2010 (Professor Goodman offers his perspective on recent job growth in Massachusetts)
"High unemployment tied to local education levels"
The Standard Times, August 2010 (Professor Clyde Barrow comments on the economic outlook for New Bedford)
"Online Master's in Public Policy unveiled"
UMass Dartmouth Press Release, July 2010
"Economists: No ‘Double Dip,’ But Weak Recovery For Massachusetts"
90.9 WBUR, July 2010 (Professor Michael Goodman on the state of the state economy)
"UMass Dartmouth Professor Honored for Pro Bono Work by Bristol County Bar Association and New Center for Legal Advocacy"
UMass Dartmouth Press Release, May 2010 (Professor Chad McGuire Honored for Pro Bono Work)
"Local Growers Not Fooled by Warm April Weather"
The Standard Times, April 2010
2009 |
"Digging Up The Past"
The Standard Times, December 2009
"Local Scientists Hope for Winds of Change in Climate Conference"
The Standard Times, December 2009
"UMass Dartmouth Launches Online Graduate Certificate Program in Environmental Policy"
UMass Dartmouth Press Release, April 2009
