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April rained federal money down on Massachusetts. Three new funding opportunities are especially promising for Gateway Cities: Solar for All. Massachusetts recently received $156 million from this Inflation Reduction Act program to help low-income communities install solar. Solar for All provides zero interest loans for residential projects, as well as financing for public housing authorities
MassINC Matters: The March/April Round-Up
The latest from our research, journalism, and polling
While March and April flew by faster than Marcel Hug’s record-setting Boston Marathon race, our second MassINC Matters newsletter is packed with updates and insights from the past two months. The entries underscore our collective effort to drive positive change across the Commonwealth, including the launch of the Greg Torres Senior Fellows Program, an exciting
New MPG Poll: Fare-free SRTA pilot off to strong start on South Coast
Two-thirds of South Coast residents support extending free buses past June
It’s only been a few months since the Southeast Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) began piloting fare-free transit service, but South Coast residents seem to like what they are seeing. Two-thirds of residents support continuing fare free service after the pilot ends in June. And fare-free buses top residents’ wish list of the SRTA improvements, followed
Musings on the House budget, the SOA, families, and the state’s long-term fiscal health
The Gateway Cities Journal
Baseball at Fenway, runners arriving for the Marathon, with these sure signals that Beacon Hill is moving into full budgeting mode, out came the eagerly anticipated FY 2025 budget from the House Ways and Means committee last Wednesday. The bill gives us a first glimpse at how the legislature will respond to the state’s declining
MassINC Announces Greg Torres Senior Fellows Program and Inaugural Cohort of Participants
Press Release
April 9, 2024 / BOSTON, MA – Today, MassINC announced the Greg Torres Senior Fellows Program designed to recognize and carry forward the legacy of Greg Torres, who served as CEO and board chair of MassINC for sixteen years before passing away in July 2023. The fellowship program is designed to bring together professionals at
Rep. Roy’s a Champion for Gateway City Students
The Gateway Cities Journal
Hundreds of students from Gateway Cities across the commonwealth descended on the State House last Wednesday for Early College Day. The power of so many students giving voice to the life-changing opportunities that they have received was moving. For Lt. Governor Driscoll—whose leadership has been integral to the initiative’s growth and success—it must have been
New MPG Poll: Worcester-area residents back fare-free buses
70% want to see the program extended for a 5th year; riders say they will ride less if fares return
As the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) weighs the future of fare-free bus service, a new poll of the region finds that seven-in-ten residents support continuing the 4-year-old policy. A majority (54%) strongly support continuing free fares. And nearly half of current riders surveyed say they would ride the bus less (26%) or stop riding altogether (19%)
First take: Gov. Healey’s economic development bill
The Gateway Cities Journal
There’s a lot to like in Governor Healey’s economic development bill. The wide-ranging law includes several smart provisions on issues that matter to Gateway Cities, most notably, small business and inclusive entrepreneurship. But there are also some missing components, and big existential questions about our Commonwealth’s priorities and needs that merit reflection, as the bill
MassINC Matters: The January/February Round-Up
The latest from our research, journalism, and polling
Welcome to our first “MassINC Matters” newsletter of 2024. As a valued member of our community, you’ll receive an email update from us every other month providing you with an insider’s perspective into the latest work happening across our organization. While we wrap up the final days of the month, here’s a round-up of
New Bedford’s leadership on housing is a model for Gateway Cities
The Gateway Cities Journal
A new analysis of local and regional housing needs by New Bedford’s Regeneration Project marks an inflection point in the statewide housing crisis. Produced by MassINC, this in-depth report provides insight into rapidly escalating housing costs, and actions that private and public sector leaders in Greater New Bedford can take to get to the root