Massachusetts’ failure to forestall growing segregation

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May 24, 2022 Press Coverage Education

MassINC Education Equity Fellow, Simone Ngongi-Lukula, argues for integrating Massachusetts schools and initiatives that could forestall growing segregation.

Senate budget key to future of housing and transportation in Gateway Cities

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May 23, 2022 Policy Center

The Senate budget debate next week could determine how competitive Gateway Cities will be in the post-pandemic economy. At a key moment when housing and transportation investments could help make these communities more attractive for an age of remote work, the danger of missing out on the opening and backsliding is real. Housing: Housing Development

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May 11, 2022 Policy Center

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Baker’s Seminal Economic Development Legislation

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Apr 29, 2022 Policy Center

Gateway City economic development leaders huddled on Zoom Wednesday for a call with Sec. Kennealy. The discussion offered valuable insight into how Gov. Baker’s $3.5 billion economic development/ARPA 2.0 bill could sow seeds for growth. Here are our first impressions of the governor’s final major contribution to economic development policy.

New report says underfunding community colleges is costing Massachusetts millions

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Apr 25, 2022 Policy Center Press Coverage

Listen to MassINC Research Director Ben Forman explaining the findings of our newest report, Investing in Success, on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.

The House doubles down on Early College expansion

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Apr 14, 2022 Policy Center Education

Massachusetts House Leadership unveiled an FY 2023 budget that includes $19 million for Early College. The FY 2023 budget now moves to the Senate. They must stay at it.

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

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Apr 14, 2022 Policy Center

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

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

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

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.

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