First take: Gov. Healey’s economic development bill

The Gateway Cities Journal

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• Mar 15, 2024 Policy Center

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

An Act to Promote Downtown Vitality, February 2024 Fiscal Analysis and Recommendations

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• Feb 23, 2024 Policy Center

How much tax revenue is 5% of the state’s remote retailer (online) sales tax collections? MassINC’s Policy Center spent several months in dialogue with the MA Department of Revenue requesting

New Bedford’s leadership on housing is a model for Gateway Cities

The Gateway Cities Journal

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• Feb 15, 2024 Policy Center

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

It’s cold outside, but things are heating up fast on Beacon Hill

The Gateway Cities Journal

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• Jan 26, 2024 Policy Center

The legislature is back for the final six months of the 2023-2024 session, and the FY 2025 budget process is in full swing. On Wednesday, Gov. Healey presented her second

Gateway City mayors show collective support on several bills

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• Jan 26, 2024 Policy Center

With the February 7th Joint Rule 10 deadline for reporting bills out of committee approaching, Gateway City mayors voice collective support for the Downtown Vitality Act, the Affordable Homes Act,

Sec. Augustus hits stride with new plans and policies to combat the housing crisis

The Gateway Cities Journal

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• Jan 16, 2024 Policy Center

With housing front and center for state leaders in 2024, MassINC’s policy team hosted Housing Sec. Ed Augustus for a virtual discussion with Gateway City leaders. Participants included 15 mayors

Rockin’ Around the MassINC Tree

Our 2023 Year-End Wrap-Up

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• Dec 21, 2023 Policy Center

To all of our partners, supporters, subscribers, and friends – thank you for a wonderful 2023!   Rockin’ around the MassINC tree It’s the year-end wrap up song Data’s all out

Event Recap | 11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards & Summit

Event recognizes Gateway City clean energy efforts and presents strategies on building decarbonization and transportation in Gateway Cities

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• Nov 22, 2023 Policy Center

On November 14th, the 11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit brought municipal officials together with experts on renewable energy, housing, and transportation to explore the pivotal role

GC Journal: Gov, Legislature deliver big for Gateway Cities

The Gateway Cities Journal

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• Oct 6, 2023 Policy Center

Wednesday, Governor Healey signed into law a tax cut package negotiated by the House and Senate that includes some big wins for Gateway City residents, businesses, and investors. Most notably,

Beacon Hill Roars Back to Life

The Gateway Cities Journal

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• Sep 25, 2023 Policy Center

Summer recess is a distant memory as Beacon Hill roars back to life. Monday featured two prime-time hearings with major implications for Gateway Cities. Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson appeared before