Katherine knows that it is small businesses that drive our local economy. She was the legislative leader to create the Commonwealth's first small business administration, which will provide assistance for citizens to pursue their own dreams and provide good jobs for our neighbors. Katherine is working to come up with solutions that will provide affordable health insurance to small business owners and their employees. Katherine has also been a champion for protecting the transportation systems that small businesses rely on. She is committed to making sure we have the structures in place so that our local businesses can take advantage of the coming economic recovery.
Strengthening Small Business
Katherine knows that supporting and strengthening small businesses is the key to creating local jobs and getting our economy back on track. She passed legislation that encourages start up businesses with a new low tax rate and brought back the sales tax holiday to help boost sales for local retailers. Katherine is a champion for transparency for tax credits, so we can ensure that we are investing in businesses that are creating jobs in our communities.
Creating Jobs
Katherine is a leading voice for creating jobs and economic growth. She invests in people by increasing funding for job training and local career centers to help get people back to work. She builds our future economy by investing in the life sciences and green technology will create jobs and allow us to compete in the global market.
Reducing the Costs of Business
Katherine provided critical relief to small business by fighting for legislation to lower health insurance costs so businesses are able to get back on their feet and create jobs. Katherine lowered the tax rate on capital gains to encourage investment and job growth. Katherine knows creating jobs is about creating opportunities, and that is why we need Katherine Clark as our next state senator.