Healey-Driscoll Administration Testifies in Support of Mass Wins Act

Healey-Driscoll Administration Testifies in Support of Mass Wins Act 

Administration officials joined by business, housing, workforce and community leaders in support of competitiveness legislation 

BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey and administration officials today testified before the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies in support of the Mass Wins Act, the administration’s economic development bill focused on strengthening Massachusetts’ competitiveness, lowering costs, growing the state’s talent pipeline, and positioning the state as a global destination for investment and innovation. 

Governor Maura Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz were joined by business leaders, entrepreneurs, housing advocates, workforce organizations, higher education leaders, and community development organizations from across Massachusetts. 

“We are competing with states and countries around the world for jobs, talent, investment and innovation at a critical moment for America’s place in the global economy,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Massachusetts has the strengths this moment calls for: world-class talent, leading research institutions, innovative companies, and a strong culture of collaboration and growth. But now is not the time to stand still. People and businesses are facing real cost pressures, and we need to compete aggressively while also making it easier and more affordable to grow and succeed here. The Mass Wins Act helps us lower costs, build housing, support small businesses, strengthen our talent pipeline, attract investment, and make sure Massachusetts continues to lead in the industries and technologies shaping the future.” 

“The Mass Wins Act reflects both the urgency and opportunity of this moment,” said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. “Massachusetts is competing globally for companies, talent, investment, and innovation leadership, and we cannot take our position for granted. This legislation is a compete-to-win strategy that lowers costs, supports growth, attracts global capital, strengthens our talent pipeline, and helps ensure Massachusetts continues to lead in a rapidly changing global economy.” 

“The targeted capital authorizations in Mass Wins give Massachusetts the flexible tools we need to support emerging industries, attract global investment, and continue creating jobs," said Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew J. Gorzkowicz. "By investing in the sectors that power our economy, this fiscally responsible bill will spur sustainable growth and create opportunities for communities across the state." 

Testifying in support of the legislation were representatives from industries and organizations spanning advanced manufacturing, life sciences, applied AI, climatetech, housing, defense innovation, small business, workforce development, and the creative economy, including WHOOP, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, HubSpot, Merck, MassTech, CommonWealth Murals, and NAIOP. 

Testimony highlighted GlobalMass as a key part of the administration’s competitiveness strategy, designed to attract international companies, institutional capital, and global talent to Massachusetts. The legislation also advances four additional pillars focused on affordability, talent, competitiveness, and regional economic growth across Massachusetts.  

The Mass Wins Act includes initiatives to: 

Lower LLC filing fees and expand eligibility for the Small Business Energy Tax Exemption to reduce costs for small businesses  

Support housing production through commercial conversion tools and permitting reforms  

Activate the state’s internship tax credit and strengthen workforce mobility through targeted noncompete reforms  

Invest in SHIELD (Governor Healey’s Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense) to strengthen defense innovation and public-private collaboration  

Support growth in sectors including applied AI, climatetech, robotics, advanced manufacturing, food science, and quantum computing  

Invest in downtown revitalization, cultural facilities, and creative economy assets across the state  

The Mass Wins Act builds on the administration’s broader economic development agenda to make Massachusetts more competitive, affordable, and globally connected. The legislation follows the successful passage of the Mass Leads Act and complements ongoing investments in housing production, workforce development, downtown revitalization, transportation, climate innovation, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. Together, these efforts are designed to lower costs for residents and businesses, strengthen regional economies across Massachusetts, attract global investment and talent, and ensure Massachusetts continues leading in the industries and technologies shaping the future. For more information, visit mass.gov/masswins.