Public Commentary
Public commentary from MassINC experts.
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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
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Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Transportation
On low-income and zero-fare bills
August 25, 2021
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Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Transportation
On transportation revenue bills
August 25, 2021
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Andre Leroux offers testimony to Joint Committee on Transportation
The pandemic has permanently changed the way many residents think about where they want to live and work. This offers an unprecedented opportunity for our Gateway Cities to reposition themselves as regional hubs, but this will only be possible if they become multimodal communities anchored by strong regional transit systems.
August 3, 2021
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Ben Forman and Dr. Tracy Corley offer testimony to the Joint Committee on Revenue
On Regional Ballot Initiatives for Transportation
June 18, 2019