Governor Maura Healey has proposed the BRIGHT Act, a significant bond bill aiming to revitalize Massachusetts' public higher education system. This investment will enhance facilities across state universities and community colleges, including advanced laboratories, health and art spaces, and improved housing. It is expected to create around 15,000 construction jobs. The funding will derive from the Fair Share surtax revenue, which has already generated over $1.8 billion. State officials express optimism that these enhancements will address urgent infrastructure needs and bolster the state's commitment to accessible public education.
It's going to create labs, facilities that meet the needs of today, including life sciences - health facilities, housing development, art spaces, and more.
Massachusetts is home to the best education system in the country, thanks in large part to our public community colleges, our state universities, and our UMass system.
Today we're taking a major step forward to ensure that these institutions can continue to set the bar high for affordable, accessible public education.
The buildouts that will come with the bill are expected to create approximately 15,000 construction jobs.
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