Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has secured a $1 billion commitment through the Mass Leads Act to bolster the state's life sciences ecosystem, emphasizing workforce development. This legislation expands funding for the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, including initiatives in biosecurity, health equity, digital health, and AI. Investments include a $2 million Life Sciences Career & Workforce Development Apprenticeship Hub and expanded tax credits for the industry. Governor Healey highlights this people-centered strategy as key to maintaining Massachusetts' global leadership in biotech innovation.