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Paying for a Public Education, FY25
The Worcester Public Schools’ adopted budget for FY25, From Here, Anywhere…Together! (including general and special revenue) of $544,809,848 is a …
39th Annual Meeting – October 9, 2024
Our 39th Annual Meeting was held on October 9, 2024.
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The Worcester Regional Research Bureau serves the public interest of Greater Worcester by conducting independent, non-partisan research and analysis of public policy issues to promote informed public debate and decision-making. For thirty years, The Research Bureau has worked to protect the public interest in Greater Worcester by identifying issues, investigating impacts, and educating the public and government officials of opportunities and best practices.
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Worcester Deputy Police Chiefs Claim Entitlement to be Chief
The Worcester Police Department has had a tough couple of decades. There are many causes for the scandals and millions in lawsuit settlements for various types of misconduct, but leadership...
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Worcester Faces Traffic Violence Crisis: New Report Highlights Alarming Pedestrian and Cyclist Risks
A lot of the conversation in Worcester lately centers on traffic violence. Leaders have labeled what is happening in the city “a crisis.” The Research Bureau has just published a...
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Worcester’s Parking Challenges: New Data Reveals Surprising Trends and Solutions for the Future
Parking in Worcester. Paul Matthews, Executive Director & CEO, Worcester Regional Research Bureau and report author, Josh Boucher, join Hank to talk about the past history of parking in Worcester and what...
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