New report states how many new homes Mass. needs to build by 2035. It’s a lot.
A new report released Thursday says that Massachusetts needs to build 222,000 housing units from 2025 to 2035.
House Democrats restrict shelter eligibility, tighten security in $425M bill
The $425M bill would give the Healey administration new, but temporary, authority to restrict eligibility for state emergency shelters.
Gov. Maura Healey releases Massachusetts’ ‘first ever comprehensive housing plan,’ calls for 220,000 new units by 2035
Gov. Maura Healey released a “comprehensive housing plan” Thursday morning, outlining strategies to lower costs and build 220 ...
Mass. House passes $425 million bill for emergency shelter system while placing new limits on families
Lawmakers passed a $425 million bill to finance the state's struggling emergency shelter system that also implemented a new ...
House Democrats want to temporarily block non-Massachusetts residents from taxpayer-funded shelters
Top House budget writers released a $425 million spending bill to fund state-run shelters that seeks to temporarily cap the ...
State’s assessment of housing: Mass. needs homes, homes and more homes
Officials say the report is a first-of-its-kind encompassing review of the state of housing in the commonwealth ...
House Democrats restrict Massachusetts emergency shelter eligibility in $425M bill
The bill features temporary reforms including “stricter eligibility requirements, along with increased security measures” ...
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House to vote on $425M bill that would restrict emergency shelter eligibility
The House will vote Thursday on a $425 million bill to tighten shelter eligibility, shorten stays, and add security measures ...