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Public Policy & Advocacy

Quality of Life & Cost of Living

Enhancing the Quality of Life for Massachusetts Residents

Quality of Life & Cost of Living

The Massachusetts High Technology Council supports policies that will address the state’s cost of living and enhance the quality of life for Massachusetts residents, including housing affordability and availability and improving the quality of the state’s transportation infrastructure.

Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the most expensive states to live in and the high cost of living is a key driver of outmigration from the state. As more and more residents consider leaving Massachusetts, it is critical that the Commonwealth take steps to make the state more affordable. This is especially crucial for young individuals and recent graduates who represent the future of our innovation sector workforce.

The Council also recognizes that Massachusetts’ quality of life for its residents is correlated to the competitiveness of its business climate, which is why we advocate for substantial improvements in the state’s business environment. Neglecting such enhancements could diminish the overall quality of life, discouraging businesses and jeopardizing the state’s ability to fund and maintain essential quality-of-life services.

By addressing both affordability concerns and the business climate, Massachusetts can foster an environment conducive to innovation, economic growth, and a high quality of life for all its residents.

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The High Tech Council is committed to working with policymakers to protect and enhance Massachusetts’ competitive strengths to accelerate capital investment and job creation while expanding opportunities for all. Through collaborations with leaders from government, industry, and academia, our efforts seek to elevate the quality of life for Massachusetts residents and harness the invaluable contributions of innovation sector employers to fortify the economic well-being and fiscal health of the Commonwealth.

Public Policy & Advocacy

Explore the Council’s core philosophy and policy approach, and discover the key areas the Council focuses on that are fundamental to the health of the Commonwealth’s innovation sectors and the broader state economy.