On April 27, Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representatives Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH) and Congressman Ron Kind(D-WI), introduced the Investing in Opportunity Act (IIOA).
Below is a list of stories covering the launch of IIOA. Click on any link to read more about how this legislation could revitalize economically distressed communities across the U.S.
Cory Booker and Tim Scott’s Bipartisan Plan to Wage a Smart War on Poverty
by John Avlon; The Daily Beast
Legislation aims to boost investment in economically distressed areas
by Mary Troyan; USA TODAY
How The Investing In Opportunity Act Could Help Distressed Communities
by Andrew Yang; Forbes
Should There Be Tax Breaks For Investing In Distressed Communities?
by Ben Schiller; Fast Company
Senate Bill Offers Incentive for Investing
by Peter Zampa; Newscenter 11
Combatting the Geographic Divide between Rich and Poor
by Jason Wiens; Kauffman Foundation
My View: Congressional action would create investment for small businesses, startups
by Chris Camacho; Phoenix Business Journal
Sen Tim Scott: Fight poverty by investing in opportunity
by Tim Scott; The State
Fighting for Opportunity
by Tim Scott; Kingstree News
