Decentralizing Massachusetts’ workforce could address the state’s transportation struggles and geographic inequities, magnified by the pandemic.
Building generational wealth in the Gateway Cities
Gateways Episode 68
Home ownership is one of the two main paths toward building wealth— the other is business ownership. It’s crucial that Gateway City residents have access to opportunities to own homes and become entrepreneurs if they choose.
Strategies to Increase Diversity and Equity in Civic Leadership
Part One - Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit
In recent years, MassINC has become increasingly concerned that our civic leaders do not reflect our growing diversity. This has significant ramifications for public policy, and our ability to heal the economic divide that has only deepened since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Pre-Covid Homebuying Trends May Widen Racial Wealth Gaps in Massachusetts
A new report from MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute finds a concerning pattern in Black and Latino homebuying trends that could exacerbate the racial wealth gap.
For Immediate Release Monday, September 28, 2020 Press Contact: Meridith St. Jean Phone: 802-881-1138 Email: mstjean@massinc.org Pre-Covid Homebuying Trends May Widen Racial Wealth Gaps in Massachusetts Boston – A new report from MassINC’s Gateway Cities Innovation Institute finds a concerning pattern in Black and Latino homebuying trends that could exacerbate the racial wealth gap. Priced
Adam Gomez on his historic victory in Springfield
Gateways Podcast Episode 67
Springfield City Councilor Adam Gomez talks his victory over an incumbent state senator despite turnout imbalances that skew the electorate.
MassINC Statement on Passing of Chief Justice Gants
The passing of Chief Justice Ralph Gants is a terrible loss at a time when the Commonwealth hungers for leadership in the long struggle to achieve greater equality. Justice Gants fearlessly confronted structures that undermine the ideals of equal justice. In his first State of the Judiciary address, he took on racially-biased mandatory-minimum sentences, asking:
Gateways Live: 3 Gateway City Mayors on Coronavirus Crisis Response
Gateways Podcast
Mayors of Gateway Cities are on the frontlines, responding to the needs of individuals and navigating a path to economic and social recovery.
Eighth Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Awards & Summit
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a Strong Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we socialize, work, and plan for the future. The path forward is uncertain, but one thing is clear: we must focus with laser precision on diversity, equity, and inclusion for a strong recovery and a brighter future. That’s why MassINC is proud to feature the work of Gateway City champions
The MCAS is flawed – but necessary
The Gateway Cities Journal
There’s much to dislike about standardized tests, but doing away with them altogether would put us in the worst possible place coming out of the pandemic.