MassBio CEO and President Kendalle Burlin O’Connell posted the following statement after a conference report was filed by House and Senate negotiators on the economic development bond bill initially filed by Governor Maura Healey:
I want to express a sincere thank you and congratulations to Governor Healey, Lt. Governor Driscoll, Speaker Mariano, and Senate President Karen Spilka for their commitment to pursuing a mutually agreed upon version of the Mass Leads Act following the end of formal sessions. Thank you to conferees Aaron Michlewitz, Jerry Parisella, David Muradian, Barry Finegold, Michael Rodrigues, and Peter Durant for your steadfast efforts over the last few months.
The inclusion of a 10-year reauthorization of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Initiative will enable Massachusetts to lengthen its lead in the life sciences industry by allowing the continued investment in an industry that can deliver life saving therapies to patients around the world.
We look forward to working with all of you to ensure that Massachusetts remains the best place in the world for this industry!