Public Commentary
Public commentary from MassINC experts.
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Massachusetts has a second chance on Opportunity Zones. Let’s not blow it
Opportunity Zones 2.0 can fund more than real estate speculation in high-profile cities
May 24, 2026
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The American dream is wobbling in Massachusetts’ Gateway Cities
Housing, entrepreneurship stats should set off alarm bells
January 25, 2026
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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