As you can see in Your Survival Guy’s 2024 Super States, my number one state, New Hampshire, is a beacon of freedom in New England. Some of the wealthier bring their money with them to live free or die in NH, while others make a border crossing to ply their trade in Massachusetts.
Look at how government in Massachusetts crowds out private businesses thinking it knows best. If you want to see government make a billion dollars start with three. When your government starts talking about AI, run. Jon Chesto reports in The Boston Globe:
Governor Maura Healey on Thursday unveiled details of how she hopes to use an upcoming economic development bill to boost the climate-tech sector in Massachusetts, much as similar public investments in life sciences, starting about 15 years ago, helped make Greater Boston the epicenter of that industry.
Healey proposes setting aside $1 billion over 10 years for climate-tech, with another $1 billion for life sciences. That represents steady funding for the life sciences sector and a huge boost for clean energy and other climate-related businesses.
The bill, which Healey expects to send to lawmakers in the coming days, would total about $3.5 billion in state bonds and tax incentives. The package would reauthorize existing programs, such as the MassWorks subsidies for local infrastructure, and add new ones such as $100 million for an artificial intelligence hub.
Action Line: When governors and legislators are always eager to find new ways to spend your money, it may be time to look for a better America. Click here to visit Your Survival Guy’s 2024 Super States, and beginning planning your escape. In the meantime, subscribe to my free monthly Survive & Thrive letter.
