Bill > S1009

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 6A of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new subsection that establishes a rural development initiative within the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development. Specifically, the secretary of housing and economic development will work with the Rural Policy Advisory Commission to create and administer this initiative through a contract with the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency. The primary goals of this initiative are to provide technical support to rural communities, helping them attract direct investment, create jobs, expand local businesses, develop cross-sector partnerships, and engage community members in strategic economic planning. By creating this dedicated program, the bill aims to support economic growth and development in rural areas of Massachusetts by offering targeted assistance and resources to help these communities identify and implement local economic development strategies.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1009