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麻州州長Maura Healey在臉書上報喜,麻州被評為全美最佳居住地。 (圖片來自臉書) |
WalletHub個人財務網站12日公佈,根據可負擔性,經濟、教育、健康及生活品質等5項評估標,”2024年最佳居住州排行榜”,把麻州列為全美50州的第一名。
在這5項標準中,麻州的得分是可負擔性44分,經濟15分,健康及教育1分,生活品質6分,安全度7分。
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Happe在報告中表示,”做決定要搬到哪兒去時,人們首先會考慮財務因素,例如生活成本,房屋價格,以及有玫工作機會等。許多州經濟強勁,但是人們必須考慮很多其他的廣泛條件,例如某個地方對個人健康怡安全的影響,哪兒有自己喜歡的活動。如果有小孩,蓬勃的教育系統的重要考量。
排名次於麻州的依序為佛羅里達州、新澤西州、猶他州、新罕布夏州。紐英崙地區只有麻州和新罕布夏州擠入前10名的排名榜。路易斯安那州、新墨西哥州、阿肯薩州、阿拉斯加州、內華達州等敬陪末座。
麻州政府為麻州排名第一這調查結果,特地整理出以下說明: (以下為政府網站的中文翻譯及英文原版)
麻州被評為 2024 年最佳居住州
波士頓——希利-德里斯科爾政府今天正在慶祝馬薩諸塞州最近的全國排名,擊敗佛羅裡達州和加利福尼亞州等較大的州以及新罕布什爾州等鄰近州,成為 2024 年最適宜居住的州。
「我們很自豪看到馬薩諸塞州被公認為全國最適合居住的州,」州長毛拉·希利 (Maura Healey)說道。 「馬薩諸塞州最大的優勢是我們的人民。我們擁有最好的學校、最好的醫療保健和最具創新性的企業 - 但現在還不是滿足於現狀的時候。我們的政府致力於通過繼續投資我們的社區來鞏固這一勢頭,使馬薩諸塞州更加負擔得起,並確保我們仍然是子孫後代的最佳居住地。
「馬薩諸塞州的成功植根於我們充滿活力的城鎮,以及我們致力於營造一個所有居民都能蓬勃發展的環境,」副州長金·德里斯科爾說。 「這項排名反映了我們的居民、社區和商界領袖以及全州州和地方官員的集體努力,他們不懈努力,確保馬薩諸塞州真正成為最適宜居住的地方。我們期待繼續開展重要工作,推進政策,提高每個以馬薩諸塞州為家的人的生活品質。
根據WalletHub 的數據,馬薩諸塞州世界一流的醫療保健系統和高品質的教育使其成為最適合居住的州。麻州擁有醫療保險的居民比例最高,超過 97%,過早死亡率全國最低,成年人健康狀況一般或較差的比例最低。該州的學校系統品質也名列第一,高中畢業率超過 90%,位居全國第四。馬薩諸塞州 25 歲及以上擁有學士學位或更高學歷的人口比例最高,是全國受教育程度最高的勞動力的所在地。
「這項認可肯定了馬薩諸塞州在創造一個家庭和企業都可以創業、停留和發展的環境方面的領導者作用,」經濟發展部長伊馮娜·豪 (Yvonnehao) 說。「我們州在醫療保健和教育方面的一流地位突顯了我們致力於建立繁榮、包容的經濟,吸引世界各地的人才和投資。我們不應該放鬆警惕;我們將繼續專注於確保馬薩諸塞州不僅是最好的居住地,也是最好的經商之地。
住房和宜居社區部長 埃德·奧古斯都說:“馬薩諸塞州已率先解決影響全國大部分地區的住房成本上漲問題。” 「隨著《經濟適用房法案》的通過、MBTA 社區法的實施以及住房稅收抵免的擴大,我們提出了一些增加住房生產的最佳想法,致力於讓馬薩諸塞州的每個人都能負擔得起。
「我們知道馬薩諸塞州是一個非常適合居住的地方,但這並非偶然。自上任以來,希利-德里斯科爾政府為家庭、老年人和企業減稅,並製定了負責任的預算,增加了對我們學校、兒童保育、大學入學機會和環境的投資,」行政和財政部長馬修·J·戈茲科維奇說。「我們還沒完成。我們專注於利用我們擁有的資源來建造新的經濟適用住房,提供安全可靠的公共交通,並發展氣候技術等新興產業,以創造未來的就業機會。我們將繼續尋找方法,讓馬薩諸塞州對每個選擇在我們州安家的人來說更具競爭力、負擔得起和公平。
「馬薩諸塞州是令人驚嘆的人才的故鄉,希利-德里斯科爾政府致力於為今天和我們的未來建立一支強大的勞動力隊伍,」勞工和勞動力發展部長勞倫瓊斯說。「我們也致力於透過提供帶薪家庭病假、實施新的工資透明度法以及確保維護工人權利和保護來支持我們的工人。總是有更多的工作要做,我們重視令人難以置信的合作夥伴關係,這將繼續在馬薩諸塞州培育更具競爭力和公平的勞動力和工作環境。
「從第一天起,希利-德里斯科爾政府就將公共安全放在首位,投資於保護馬薩諸塞州社區的重要項目,推進有意義的改革,並增強社區的準備和復原力,」公共安全和安保部長特倫斯雷迪說。 「我們的敬業團隊與強大的聯邦、州和地方合作夥伴關係相結合,是我們實現目標並鞏固成功的方式。馬薩諸塞州的最高排名反映了團隊合作的有效性,並突顯了我們對確保所有生活、工作人員的安全的共同承諾並在馬薩諸塞州各地的社區中養育家庭。
退伍軍人服務部長喬恩·聖地亞哥 (Jon Santiago)表示:「很少有州能夠與馬薩諸塞州對退伍軍人的堅定承諾相媲美。希利-德里斯科爾政府已經對退伍軍人服務部進行了改革,將我們的營運預算增加了11%,並加強了我們的努力,以光榮地為那些為我們服務的人提供服務。家可歸現象,並透過最先進的長期照護和獨立生活設施來改善我們的退伍軍人之家。就在上週,州長簽署了歷史性的 HERO 法案,這是馬薩諸塞州歷史上最全面的退伍軍人福利立法,其中包含 30 多項擴大福利、實現服務現代化和促進包容性的條款。
「除了成為一個生活和工作的好地方之外,希利-德里斯科爾政府還致力於為馬薩諸塞州居民提供全國最好的政府服務,」技術服務和安全部長傑森·斯奈德說。 “隨著政府大門現已數位化,我很高興能夠領導政府在州政府 IT 系統方面的創新,以滿足居民的需求,並以可訪問性、公平性、安全性和包容性為首要考慮因素。”
交通部長莫妮卡·蒂比斯·納特 (Monica Tibbits-Nutt)表示:“我們很榮幸能夠獲得全國性的認可,這有很多原因使馬薩諸塞州成為一個理想的居住地。” 「馬薩諸塞州是一個歡迎所有人的地方,我們在公共交通、高品質醫療保健和世界一流的教育機會方面處於領先地位。我們的政府領導人孜孜不倦地努力推進多樣性、公平性、可負擔性和氣候適應能力的目標。
「在麻薩諸塞州,我們認為清潔能源轉型是一個巨大的機遇,我們正在抓住它,」能源和環境事務部長麗貝卡·泰珀說。「我們的居民受益於蓬勃發展的氣候技術產業、新的清潔能源的上線以及對抵禦極端天氣的基礎設施的大力投資。這意味著更清潔的空氣、高薪工作、更好的能源效率和更健康的社區。
「麻薩諸塞州是美國公共教育的發源地,也是世界知名學校的所在地。在過去的一年半中,我們取得了重大的政策進步和財政投資,以將我們州的教育體系從早期教育和保育到高等教育轉變為公平、可及和負擔得起的教育體系,」教育部長帕特里克·塔特懷勒博士說。「這包括成為全國唯一一個以與聯邦政府相同的資金繼續提供兒童保育穩定補助金的州,並超越大流行前的兒童保育能力,永久提供免費學校膳食,並啟動全國領先的早期識字戰略和全國最全面的免費社區大學課程。我們還有更多的工作要做,但我對我們所取得的所有進步感到無比自豪——這正是我們的學生、教育工作者和家庭應得的。馬薩諸塞州仍然是最好的上學地點。
「我們真正重視馬薩諸塞州醫療保健的品質和公平獲得醫療保健的機會,這使我們能夠吸引人才並為居住在該州的人們提供服務,」衛生與公眾服務部長凱特·沃爾什(Kate Walsh )說。 “雖然我們今天可以慶祝位居榜首,但這真正意味著我們必須繼續將馬薩諸塞州打造成一個包容、健康和創新的地方,供人們前來、居住和創造自己的地方。”
馬薩諸塞州在教育方面繼續排名第一,擁有最好的學校和大學,學生成績領先全國。從早期教育、兒童保育到高等教育,教育一直是希利-德里斯科爾政府的優先重點。當聯邦資助結束後,馬薩諸塞州繼續以每年 4.75 億美元的金額提供兒童保育穩定補助金,成為全國唯一一個繼續以與聯邦政府相同水平資助這一重要項目的州,現在已經連續兩年了。雖然其他州面臨兒童保育懸崖,但馬薩諸塞州的兒童保育名額比大流行前的許可容量多了 7,100 個,去年增加了 10,600 多個名額。該州2025 財政年度預算包括為希利州長的 掃盲啟動計劃提供 2000 萬美元,這是一項全國領先的策略,旨在擴大馬薩諸塞州學生獲得循證閱讀教學的機會。聯邦資助結束後,麻薩諸塞州繼續普及免費學校餐,是僅有的八個州之一。這顯著增加了參與度,比大流行之前多提供了 2100 萬份餐點。馬薩諸塞州還向 所有學生免費提供社區大學,這是在 MassReconnect 取得成功的基礎上進行的 。 45% 。政府進一步投入大量資金,用於支付符合佩爾助學金資格的學生的學費、雜費、書籍費和供應費用,並將公立社區學院、州立大學和公立大學的中等收入學生的自付費用減少多達一半。
根據 CBRE 的數據,馬薩諸塞州是生命科學活動的中心,其中大波士頓地區和伍斯特地區在生命科學人才和製造業方面名列前 25 名。目前,全球前 20 家最大的生命科學公司中有 18 家位於馬薩諸塞州,該州繼續透過馬薩諸塞州生命科學中心和生命科學計劃支持尋求搬遷的生命科學公司,希利州長提議將其再授權 10 年在她的經濟發展法案《大眾引導法案》中投資超過10 億美元。
6月,希利州長為馬薩諸塞州氣候技術行業領導者舉辦了慶祝活動,這些行業領導者被《時代》雜誌評選為 2024 年最佳綠色科技公司。和競爭力的貢獻而獲得了州長嘉獎。希利州長的目標是透過對《大眾引導法案》投資 10 億美元,使麻州成為氣候科技領域的全球領導者。麻州大學多納休研究所的分析發現,該提案可以產生 164 億美元的經濟活動,相當於 12 比 1 的投資回報率,並創造 6,670 個新就業機會。
今年早些時候,WalletHub 將馬薩諸塞州評為2024 年經濟最佳州第三名,突顯其強大的創新潛力。該州以高科技行業就業比例最高、STEM 專業人員比例排名第三而聞名。今年 1 月, WalletHub 也將馬薩諸塞州評為最適合養育家庭的州,因為該州為兒童提供了經濟機會和安全條件的良好結合。
每年,麻州在聯邦資助計畫(例如 NIH、小型企業創新研究和小型企業技術轉移計畫)的人均研發方面都處於全國領先地位。該州的人均創投投資也領先全國。 2023年,麻薩諸塞州在《美國新聞與世界報道》州營商環境排名中名列第一,並被米爾肯研究所評為知識經濟最強的州。根據美國經濟分析局的數據,該州的人均 GDP 也排名第二,而Pitchbook將波士頓市列為全球最佳創業城市第六名。
Massachusetts Named 2024 Best State to Live In
Latest National Ranking Gives Massachusetts Top Marks in
Health Care, Education; Places Above Larger, Competitor States to Win Number
One Placement
BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today is
celebrating a recent national ranking of Massachusetts as the best state to
live in for 2024, beating out larger states like Florida and California and
neighboring states like New Hampshire.
“We are proud to see Massachusetts recognized as the best
state to live in the country,” said Governor Maura Healey.
“Massachusetts’ greatest strength is our people. We are home to the best
schools, the best healthcare, and the most innovative businesses - but this
isn’t the time to rest on our laurels. Our administration is dedicated to
building on this momentum by continuing to invest in our communities, make
Massachusetts more affordable, and ensure that we remain the best place to live
for future generations.”
“Massachusetts’ success is rooted in our vibrant cities and
towns and in our commitment to fostering an environment where all residents can
thrive,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This ranking is a
reflection of the collective effort of our residents, community and business
leaders, and state and local officials across the state who work tirelessly to
ensure that Massachusetts is truly is the best place to live. We look forward
to continuing the important work of advancing policies that enhance the quality
of life for everyone who calls Massachusetts home.”
According to WalletHub,
Massachusetts’ world-class health care system and high-quality education
contribute to its ranking as the top state to live. Massachusetts has the
highest share of residents with health insurance coverage at over 97 percent,
the lowest premature death rate in the country and the lowest share of adults
in fair or poor health. The state also ranks first for the quality of its
school systems, with the fourth-best high school graduation rate in the country
at over 90 percent. With the highest percentage of population aged 25 years and
over with a bachelor’s degree or higher, Massachusetts is home to the most
educated workforce in the country.
“This recognition affirms Massachusetts’ role as a leader in
creating an environment where families and businesses alike can start, stay,
and grow,” said Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao. "Our
state’s top-ranking status in health care and education underscores our
commitment to building a thriving, inclusive, economy that attracts talent and
investment from around the world. We shouldn’t take our foot off the gas; we
will remain focused on ensuring that Massachusetts is not just the best place
to live, but also the best place to do business.”
"Massachusetts has taken the lead in addressing rising
housing costs that have impacted so much of the country," said Housing
and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. "With the
passage of the Affordable Homes Act, implementation of the MBTA Communities Law
and expanding housing tax credits, we've put some of the best ideas for
increasing housing production to work toward making Massachusetts more
affordable for everyone."
“We know Massachusetts is a great place to live, but it
didn’t happen by accident. Since taking office, the Healey-Driscoll
administration has cut taxes for families, seniors and businesses and produced
responsible budgets that have increased investments in our schools, child care,
college accessibility and the environment,” said Administration and Finance
Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. “And we’re not done. We are focused on
using the resources we have to create new and affordable housing, provide safe
and reliable public transit, and grow emerging industries like climate
technology to produce the jobs of the future. We will continue to look for ways
to make Massachusetts more competitive, affordable and equitable for everyone
who chooses to make our state their home.”
“Massachusetts is home to amazing talent, and the
Healey-Driscoll Administration is committed to building a strong workforce
today and for our future,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary
Lauren Jones. “We are also dedicated to supporting our workers by providing
paid family medical leave, delivering on our new wage transparency law, and
ensuring worker rights and protections are upheld. There’s always more work to
do, and we value the incredible partnerships that will continue to foster a
more competitive and equitable workforce and work environment across
Massachusetts.”
"From day one, the Healey-Driscoll Administration has prioritized public safety, investing in vital programs that safeguard Massachusetts communities, advance meaningful reforms, and enhance community preparedness and resilience," said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy. "Our dedicated team combined with strong federal, state and local partnerships is how we achieve our goals and build upon our successes. Massachusetts' top ranking reflects the effectiveness of teamwork and highlights our shared commitment to ensuring the safety of all those who live, work and raise families in our communities across Massachusetts."
“Few states can match Massachusetts’ unwavering commitment
to veterans," said Veterans Services Secretary Jon Santiago.
"The Healey-Driscoll Administration has transformed Veterans Services,
increasing our operating budget by 11 percent and intensifying our efforts to
honorably serve those who served us by launching innovative programs and
services, prioritizing employment and education, committing to ending veteran
homelessness, and enhancing our Veterans Homes with state-of-the-art long-term
care and independent living facilities. Just last week, the Governor signed the
historic HERO Act, the most comprehensive veterans’ benefits legislation in
Massachusetts history, featuring over 30 provisions to expand benefits,
modernize services, and promote inclusion."
“In addition to being a great place to live and work, the
Healey-Driscoll Administration is committed to making the delivery of
government services for Massachusetts residents the best in the nation,” said
Technology Services and Security Secretary Jason Snyder. “And with the
front door to government now digital, I’m excited to lead the Administration’s
innovations in state government IT systems that meet residents where they are,
with accessibility, equity, security and inclusivity front of mind.”
“We are honored to be recognized nationally for the many reasons why Massachusetts is a great place to live,” said Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “Massachusetts is a place where everyone is welcome, where we lead in access to public transportation, high-quality health care and world-class educational opportunities. Our government leaders work tirelessly to advance diversity, equity, affordability and climate resiliency goals.”
"Here in Massachusetts, we view clean energy transition
as a tremendous opportunity and we are seizing it," said Energy and
Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. "Our residents reap
the benefits of a thriving climatetech industry, new clean sources coming
online and strong investments in infrastructure resilient to extreme weather.
This means cleaner air, good-paying jobs, better energy efficiency and healthier
communities for all. Not to mention, we are home to beautiful natural
resources, from the Berkshires to the Cape Cod National Seashore. The
Healey-Driscoll Administration is forging ahead with the clean energy
transition and lengthening our lead in climate leadership."
“Massachusetts is the birthplace of public education in the
U.S., and home to world-renowned schools. In the past year and a half, we have
made significant policy advances and financial investments to transform our
state’s education system towards equity, access and affordability from early
education and care through higher education,” said Education Secretary Dr.
Patrick Tutwiler. “That includes being the only state in the country to
continue child care stabilization grants at the same funding as the federal
government and surpassing pre-pandemic child care capacity, making free school
meals permanent, and launching a nation-leading early literacy strategy and the
most comprehensive free community college program in the country. We have more
work to do, but I am incredibly proud of all the progress we have made – it is
nothing less than our students, educators and families deserve. Massachusetts
continues to be the best place to go to school.”
“We truly value the quality of and equitable access to health care in Massachusetts, which allows us to attract talent and provide for the people who call this state home,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “While we can celebrate being at the top of this list today, what it really means is that we must continue to make Massachusetts an inclusive, healthy, and innovative place for people to come, stay, and make their own.”
Massachusetts continues to rank #1 for education, having the best schools and universities and leading the nation in student achievement. Education has been a priority focus for the Healey-Driscoll administration from early education and child care through higher education. When federal funding ended, Massachusetts continued child care stabilization grants at $475 million a year – being the only state in the nation to continue funding this vital program at the same level that the federal government did, now for two years in a row. While other states faced a child care cliff, Massachusetts’ surpassed pre-pandemic license capacity by 7,100 child care slots, adding more than 10,600 slots last year. The state’s fiscal year 2025 budget includes $20 million for Governor Healey’s Literacy Launch Initiative, a nation-leading strategy to expand access to evidence-based reading instruction for Massachusetts students. Massachusetts has continued universal free school meals when the federal funding ended, one of only eight states. This significantly increased participation, serving 21 million more meals than before the pandemic. Massachusetts has also made community college free for all students, building on the success of MassReconnect, Governor Healey’s initiative to make community college free for students aged 25 and older that drove a 45 percent increase in enrollment for this age group last year. The administration further invested significant funding to cover tuition, fees, books, and supply costs for Pell Grant-eligible students and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for middle-income students by up to half at public community colleges, state universities, and the University of Massachusetts.
Massachusetts is a hub for life science activity, with Greater Boston and Worcester ranking in the top 25 for life science talent and manufacturing, according to CBRE. Currently, 18 of the top 20 largest global life sciences companies are in Massachusetts, and the state continues to support life sciences companies seeking to relocate through the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and the Life Sciences Initiative, which Governor Healey proposed reauthorizing for another 10 years with an investment of over $1 billion in her economic development bill, the Mass Leads Act.
In June,
Governor Healey hosted a celebration of the Massachusetts climatetech industry
leaders that were named to TIME
Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies for 2024. All 28 companies, spanning
across the state, were recognized with a Governor’s Citation for their
contributions to Massachusetts’ economy and competitiveness. Governor Healey
has aimed to make Massachusetts a global leader in climatetech through a $1
billion investment in the Mass
Leads Act. A UMass
Donahue Institute analysis found the proposal could generate $16.4 billion
in economic activity, representing a 12-to-1 return on investment, and create
6,670 new jobs.
Earlier this year, WalletHub ranked Massachusetts as having the third-best state economy for 2024, highlighting its strong potential for innovation. The state noted for having the highest percentage of jobs in high-tech industries and the third-highest share of STEM professionals. WalletHub also ranked Massachusetts as the best state to raise a family in January of this year, as the state provides a good blend of economic opportunities and safe conditions for children.
Each year, Massachusetts is a national leader in research and development on a per capita basis across federal grant programs, such as NIH, Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. The state also leads the country in venture capital invested per capita. In 2023, Massachusetts ranked number one in US News & World Report’s state ranking of business environments, and the state ranked the strongest knowledge economy by the Milken Institute. Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the state has also ranked number two in GDP per capita, and Pitchbook ranks the city of Boston at number six as a top startup city in the world.
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