Baker-Polito Administration Files Economic Development Legislation - January 28, 2016

Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito filed “An Act to Provide Opportunities for All,” which reflects and begins to implement several aspects of the Baker-Polito Administration’s comprehensive economic development plan, including investments of up to $918 million in capital funding for local infrastructure, Brownfields site cleanup, Gateway Cities development, development site assembly and site readiness, smart growth housing, workforce development, emerging technologies, and community-based innovation.

The legislation also makes several reforms relative to smart growth housing, streamlines the state’s Economic Development Incentive Program, and refocuses the work of regional economic development nonprofits.

Click here to read the press release for more information.