Gateway Hubs Project Director advocates for a flexible approach in MBTA Communities letter

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Apr 14, 2022 Policy Center

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MassINC’s Gateway Hubs Project Director André Leroux weighed in on DHCD’s draft guidelines for this “transit-oriented zoning” program, called MBTA Communities.

What to do with the state’s half-empty prison system

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Mar 23, 2022 Policy Center Press Coverage

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Prison populations have fallen sharply and crime remains low in Massachusetts. Ben Forman asks what to do with the state’s half-empty prison system in CommonWealth op-ed.

20 Gateway City Mayors and Managers Urge State to Fund Downtown Housing

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Mar 23, 2022 Policy Center

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20 Gateway City mayors and managers endorsed letters to MA State House and Senate leadership requesting meetings to address the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) project backlog. View their letters here.

Gateway Cities Look to Fuel Early College Expansion in the FY 23 State Budget

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Mar 23, 2022 Policy Center Education

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When the Gateway City Legislative Caucus convened on Monday to review FY 23 budget priorities, additional funding for Early College made their short list. Fully funding Dual Enrollment and Early College line items is critical to meet the growing demand for high-quality Early College programs in Gateway Cities.

Event Recap | Advancing the Goal: What is needed for Early College Expansion

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Mar 8, 2022 Policy Center Education

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On Tuesday, March 8th, MassINC, Latinos for Education, MBAE, and the newly-launched Massachusetts Alliance for Early College co-hosted a virtual legislative briefing on Massachusetts’ Early College Initiative with the chairs of the Joint Committees on Education and Higher Education.

Preliminary Thoughts on a 2022 Equitable Economic Development Bill

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Mar 7, 2022 Policy Center

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Seasonal patterns suggest a large economic development package will land on Beacon Hill during the month of March in an even year. Sec. Kennealy can make a compelling case for filing a bill laden with policies to ensure that the unprecedented federal investments flowing into Massachusetts generate equitable growth.

Maria Fernandes-Dominique joins MassINC Board of Directors

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Feb 28, 2022 Policy Center Press Release

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MassINC is pleased to announce the addition of Maria Fernandes-Dominique, Director of Public Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, to the nonprofit’s board of directors. Maria becomes MassINC’s 30th board member and brings valuable experience as a self-described community development practitioner with an impressive background.

Preliminary Thoughts on ARPA 2.0

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Feb 22, 2022 Policy Center

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Governor Baker’s second ARPA spending bill is anticipated in the coming weeks. Rather than responding to emergencies, the state can now use these flexible funds for transformative long-term investments with a heavy focus on parts of the state beyond I-495.

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Gateway Cities are Part of Solution to Mass. Segregation

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Feb 3, 2022 Policy Center

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Research Director Ben Forman offers an effective housing strategy to address economic segregation in Massachusetts public schools in this Banker & Tradesman piece.

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