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| | | Immigrant entrepreneurship program facing 25% cut | | | | A state program launched under Gov. Mitt Romney that targets the "racial wealth gap" by boosting immigrant entrepreneurs and rural economies faces a 25 percent funding cut in the budget that Gov. Charlie Baker is reviewing. | | | | Read more >> | | | | Baker unsure whether he supports new employer MassHealth fees | | | | Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday he has not yet decided whether he will sign off on $200 million in new employer fees he has linked to MassHealth reforms that the Legislature laid aside Friday as part of their budget deal. | | | | Read more >> | | | | House preparing to set aside $26M for attorney payments | | | | The Massachusetts House is preparing a $26.16 appropriations bill to cover payments to attorneys who represented indigent clients last fiscal year. | | | | Read more >> | | | | | | Like us on Facebook for our latest business news |
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| | | Question of the Week | | | | Can't answer the question in your email? Click here to view as web page before commenting. | Half a century ago, Worcester began clearing acres of land filled with businesses and residences to make way for what would become the Worcester Center Galleria mall. Today, the city is taking a much different track for economic development, redeveloping only select downtown sites, but still relying on eminent domain as the ultimate property acquisition negotiating tool. What is the best way for a city to revitalize a neighborhood? Use eminent domain and demolish broad stretches of space to start over with new construction
Use eminent domain when needed selectively targeting only certain properties
Offer tax breaks or other incentives for property owners to improve existing buildings
Let the free market dictate the best uses for particular properties
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