Policy Center
Research, events, and articles from the MassINC Policy Center, including the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute.
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Committee’s ED bill is a big deal for Gateway Cities and equitable economic growth
Learn what the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies' Economic Development bill means for HDIP and inclusive entrepreneurship in Gateway Cities.
June 24, 2022
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Sizing Up Massachusetts’ Looming Skilled-Worker Shortage
June 22, 2022
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This is the moment to make transformative investments
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.
June 9, 2022
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MassINC receives $350,000 grant from Cummings Foundation
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.
May 31, 2022
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Senate budget key to future of housing and transportation in Gateway Cities
The Gateway Cities Journal
May 23, 2022
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The CommonWealth Community Campaign
With your donation, Commonwealth's community grows stronger and our reporting goes deeper. Please help us reach our overall goal of $20,000.
May 11, 2022
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Baker’s Seminal Economic Development Legislation
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.
April 29, 2022
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New report says underfunding community colleges is costing Massachusetts millions
Listen to MassINC Research Director Ben Forman explaining the findings of our newest report, Investing in Success, on WAMC Northeast Public Radio.
April 25, 2022
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The House doubles down on Early College expansion
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.
April 14, 2022
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Gateway Hubs Project Director advocates for a flexible approach in MBTA Communities letter
MassINC’s Gateway Hubs Project Director André Leroux weighed in on DHCD’s draft guidelines for this “transit-oriented zoning” program, called MBTA Communities.
April 14, 2022