Public Commentary
Public commentary from MassINC experts.
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Uneven Gateway Cities Housing Production May Indicate Bigger Problems Ahead
Western Mass. bypassed by the recent building surge
October 5, 2025
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Who Cares About Main Street? Not Massachusetts, Apparently
Beacon Hill lets a vital support structure disappear.
September 14, 2025
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Level the Playing Field: Gateway Cities Need Permitting Reforms
Unnecessarily detailed environmental impact studies add cost and time
June 22, 2025
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Massachusetts Democrats want delegation to fight Trump. The rest of the state? Not so much.
Massachusetts Democrats are more eager than Democrats nationwide to push back against Republicans, according to a new poll.
April 3, 2025
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Kerry Healey was right: we should discuss senior ‘overhousing’
Making it easier for seniors to downsize would be welcomed by those who want to move — and be a boon for families squeezed by our housing shortage.
April 2, 2025
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Policy Center recommends rule changes to facilitate building renovations
Public comment takes a deeper dive into the "30% Rule” and its impact on property owners in Gateway Cities.
December 16, 2024
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Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
On H.4459– An Act relative to strengthening Massachusetts’ economic leadership
May 24, 2024
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Ben Forman offers testimony to Joint Committee on Higher Education
An Act Committing to Higher Education the Resources to Insure a Strong and Healthy Public Higher Education System
September 18, 2023
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Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets
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.
June 28, 2022
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Ben Forman offers testimony to Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Ben Forman testifies in support of S.270/H. 505 in the hopes that it will be of value as legislators work to position the Commonwealth for strong economic recovery.
December 2, 2021