Today Governor Charlie Baker, MassDOT Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak introduced the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority‘s (MBTA) first new Orange Line train comprised of 6 brand new cars into regular service from Wellington Station. The 6 new cars entering passenger service today are the first of […]
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Governor Charlie Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) $43.321 billion budget into law. Governor Baker said, “A strong economy and prudent fiscal management have allowed our Administration to work with the Legislature to continue building the Commonwealth’s Stabilization Fund and invest in key areas […]
The Baker-Polito Administration and the Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved twelve projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to create 414 new jobs and retain 1,241 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately $140 million in private investment. Of the applicants this […]
Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito swore in members of the Economic Development Planning Council, which will provide input on and oversight of an economic development plan that will be presented to Governor Baker by the end of the year. Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of […]
Please join Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy as well as municipal officials, legislators, and community and business leaders for a regional engagement session to inform the Baker-Polito Administration’s economic development strategy for the next four years. These engagement sessions offer an opportunity to […]
The Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) announced $30.95 million in capital grant funding to support the state’s global leadership in the life sciences sector. In total, 11 projects across Massachusetts are receiving funding through the MLSC’s Competitive Capital Program to support advances in human health, accelerate […]
Governor Charlie Baker recently welcomed 13 new companies to Massachusetts at the 11th annual MassEcon Corporate Welcome Reception held at Sanofi Genzyme in Cambridge. These companies represent 500+ new jobs and the expansion of more than 130,000 square feet of space, located in multiple regions of the state and involving […]
This week the Baker-Polito Administration announced $116,034 in grants for research projects that increase awareness and demand for Massachusetts seafood products. The grants were awarded through the Division of Marine Fisheries’ (DMF) Seafood Marketing Grant Program, created three years ago to enhance the viability and stabilize the economic environment for […]
Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $6.4 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants to support projects in 6 communities and 4 educational institutions. The grants will support development that stimulates the expansion and modernization of the maritime sector, research that prepares for shifts in climate and industry, and educational […]
Today, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy announced Timothy J. McGourthy as incoming Deputy Secretary, effective March 4. McGourthy assumes the role vacated by former Deputy Secretary Carolyn Kirk, who was named executive director of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative earlier this month. McGourthy has been engaged on policy development for […]
