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JOBS & OPPORTUNITY
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THE CHALLENGE

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Massachusetts has a strong economy, but too many people can't access it. Good jobs exist, but pathways aren't clear. Wages haven't kept pace with costs. Young people leave for more affordable places. Seniors can't afford to stay in communities they helped build.

MY APPROACH

 

Expand pathways to good jobs across all sectors - From skilled trades and service jobs to clean energy careers and tech innovation, ensure everyone can access training and opportunity that leads to jobs paying enough to live here


Support the full spectrum of our economy - Tech companies and hospitals and electricians and restaurants and childcare providers all make our communities work. Support policies that help all of them thrive and hire the talent they need locally


Make workforce development actually work - Connect education to employment, support career pathways at every stage, ensure adults can retrain and advance, create bridges between sectors and opportunities


Champion immigrants as job creators and innovators - Stand up for immigrant rights and contributions, push back against policies that threaten families and businesses, make clear that diversity strengthens our economy


Accelerate clean energy economy - Defend Massachusetts' investments against federal interference, support offshore wind and solar, ensure clean energy jobs are good jobs with pathways for everyone


Support small business and entrepreneurship - Reduce barriers, simplify regulations, ensure access to capital and support, recognize that small businesses create most jobs and anchor communities

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Protect economic security for seniors and retirees - Provide property tax relief so seniors can afford to age in place, defend pensions and retirement security, protect against financial exploitation, and support those who want or need to continue working

Tom Hopcroft, Democrat for Massachusetts State Senate, Second Middlesex District

© 2026 Committee to Elect Tom Hopcroft

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