House economic bill touts computer ed, housing

Published June 3, 2014 7:37pm ET



BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would focus more state investment on computer education, startup technology firms and affordable housing was unveiled by Democratic House leaders at the Statehouse on Tuesday.

“Through strategic investments and policy initiatives, we aim to encourage private sector investment, strengthen the innovation economy, support the manufacturing sector, and provide workforce training to help meet the critical needs of Massachusetts employers,” said Rep. Joseph Wagner, a Chicopee Democrat who chairs the economic development and emerging technologies committee.

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