In The News: The Investing in Opportunity Act

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