Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets

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Jun 28, 2022 Policy Center

Gateway Hubs Director Andre Leroux testified at the State House about expanding housing support in Gateway Cities, establishing a small business district fund, and improving state procurement.

Committee’s ED bill is a big deal for Gateway Cities and equitable economic growth

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Jun 24, 2022 Policy Center

Learn what the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies' Economic Development bill means for HDIP and inclusive entrepreneurship in Gateway Cities.

This is the moment to make transformative investments

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Jun 9, 2022 Policy Center

The TDI program has been highly effective in Gateway Cities closer to Boston with relatively strong real estate markets. But the impact has been minimal in weaker markets outside of I-495, where Massachusetts desperately needs new sources of economic growth. Now is the moment to do right by the communities that state economic development policy has neglected for far too long.

MassINC receives $350,000 grant from Cummings Foundation

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May 31, 2022 Policy Center Press Release

MassINC is a proud participant of the selective Cummings Foundation $25 Million Grant Program. The nonprofit will receive $350,000 over the next 10 years.

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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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

Ben Forman featured in WAMC

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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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Policy Center Education
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.

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