Mark Melnik News Today

In Massachusetts, the foreign-born population rose by about 28 percent from 2010 to 2022, according to the US Census.

For a state with a rapidly aging population and a relatively low birth rate, the loss of working-age adults spells trouble.

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is rewnewing calls for lawmakers to approve her affordable housing plan, with a new report suggesting it would spur the construction of thousands of homes

The study found the proposal to produce tens of thousands of new homes across Massachusetts would stimulate nearly $25 billion in economic activity, create about 30,000 jobs and generate additional state and municipal tax revenue.

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is renewing calls for lawmakers to approve her affordable housing plan, with a new report suggesting it would spur the construction of thousands of homes

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is renewing calls for lawmakers to approve her affordable housing plan, with a new report suggesting it would spur the construction of thousands of homes

Who will consume goods and services? What happens when more and more of the population is over 50? And when older adults have fewer children to help them as they age?

Though the Massachusetts economy has largely rebounded from the pandemic-driven recession, an aging population, migration trends and a more restive workforce may limit continued economic expansion in the coming years.

The Massachusetts economy has largely rebounded from the pandemic recession, but an aging population and migration trends may limit continued economic growth in the coming years.

While the overall population is growing again, concerning trends remain in place – namely the flight of residents to other states.