Policy Center
Research, events, and articles from the MassINC Policy Center, including the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute.
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For the T, Equity is the train that got away
The MBTA presented a package of proposed fare reductions to its new governing board late last month. Billed as an effort to increase equity, it’s hard to see how the changes will do anything but prolong and perhaps even amplify current inequities.
February 3, 2022
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MassINC 2022 Policy Priorities
MassINC has worked to promote public policy that creates equitable pathways to opportunity for over 25 years. In the months ahead, we anticipate historic opportunities to continue to advance our mission. Here is a brief snapshot of what you can currently expect from our Policy Center in 2022 across a range of topics.
February 3, 2022
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Gateway Cities are ideal proving ground for free fares
Gateway Hubs Project Director Andre Leroux explains why free fare programs work in Gateway Cities in his letter to the editor at Boston Globe.
February 2, 2022
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Event Recap | Choosing Integration
On Jan. 20, 2022, MassINC and Policy for Progress hosted a virtual forum showcasing policy recommendations from their latest report, Choosing Integration.
January 25, 2022
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‘Twas the week before Christmas…
MassINC Research Director Ben Forman takes a poetic approach in describing a wish-come-true Gateway Cities vision for the holidays. Click the links while reading through to catch up on previous Gateway Cities Journal editions.
December 20, 2021
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Building Back Better on Main Street
Creating a sustainable funding mechanism for organizations that can play vital roles in strengthening commercial areas for the long-term is the kind of forward-thinking policy needed to leverage one-time APRA investments in small business development.
December 3, 2021
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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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Calling on the Coalition for Gateway Cities
As we await the ARPA 1.0 bill, one thing is already crystal clear: Gateway Cities need a broad-based coalition of groups to come together and go to bat for them with ARPA 2.0.
December 2, 2021
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Event Recap | Early College: Celebrating Leadership and Growth
On October 28, 2021, MassINC, the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, and Latinos for Education hosted a virtual forum celebrating the legislators, educators, and civic leaders powering the Early College movement.
October 29, 2021