Workforce Changes Since 2019:The civilian labor force fell by ~130,000;120,000 residents turned 65150,000 left the workforce due to retirementIn sum - in September 2023, there were 150,000 more job openings than unemployed people in the stateMigration:Highest net domestic outmigration in 30…

Who’s LeavingU.S. Census: Suffolk and Middlesex residents, the two most expensive countiesIRS: Tax filers aged 26 to 35 dominate outflow; impairs talent pipelineWhy They’re LeavingCost and quality of living worsening; housing prices climb even faster in 2023MBTA is unreliable, roadways are among…

A new report out today from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation (MTF) presents clear and comprehensive data demonstrating that an aging and declining population reduces the size of the state’s workforce, putting the Massachusetts economy in jeopardy. The data show that the state can no longer…