Life sciences bill envisions $445 million commitment
A legislative committee is preparing to release a $445 million life sciences bond bill. “This bill will provide the state with the tools to deploy capital investments in cutting edge equipment and infrastructure, promote innovative research and development, and strengthen existing resources and regional assets through workforce development and strategic partnerships,” state Rep. Joseph Wagner, D-Chicopee, chairman of the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies, said in a statement. “This bill will unlock federal monies and private investments as Massachusetts continues (to) maintain its economic competitiveness on the global level in the areas of life sciences, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing.”