PIONEER INSTITUTE GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY POLL
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March 16, 2026
Pioneer Institute released a survey conducted by Opinion Diagnostics of 642 respondents in Massachusetts on government transparency. The survey was fielded March 2-5, 2026, and has a margin of error of ±3.9%.
Key findings
28% have a favorable view of the Massachusetts Legislature and 51% an unfavorable view.
87% say government transparency is extremely important.
More than 82% say legislators should allow the State Auditor to audit the Legislature.
More than 86% say the Legislature should be subject to the public records law.
Media coverage
Boston.com: Poll: Mass. Legislature underwater in court of public opinion (March 17, 2026)
State House News Service: Weekly Roundup: Overcast, And Some Shade (March 20, 2026)
WBSM: Poll Shows Low Trust as Massachusetts Legislature Blocks Audit (March 23, 2026)
The Boston Globe (editorial): Who does the speaker think he's fooling? (June 9, 2026)
CommonWealth Beacon (op-ed): House transparency bill is anything but (July 18, 2026)
Media inquiries can be directed to info@opiniondiagnostics.com
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