State Auditor Diana DiZoglio finds herself in yet another battle with the Healey administration, alleging the governor and attorney general have “politically weaponized” her office over a finding that the MBTA zoning law is an “unfunded mandate.”
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Massachusetts town sues Healey administration over ‘great abuse of power’ with MBTA zoning law
Middleboro has sued the Healey administration due to what it says is a “great abuse of power” as the state withholds previously committed grant funding in a fight over the controversial MBTA zoning plan.
Massachusetts cities, towns fighting MBTA zoning plan weigh next steps: ‘Unfunded mandate’
Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s Office determined the mandate is “unfunded,” meaning they can seek an exemption from compliance until funding is provided.
‘It’s what Christmas is all about’: St. Francis House serves ‘whole lot of love’ to Boston’s surging homeless population
As St. Francis House continues to see an “unprecedented” number of people in need of its services, Boston’s largest day shelter remains committed to its mission, evidenced by its annual Christmas tradition on Wednesday.
Historic Boston building being renovated to help better address increasing homelessness
Renovating the historic building that it has operated out of for the past 40 years will help St. Francis House better meet the needs of Boston’s surging homeless population, according to shelter employees.
Housing remains Massachusetts voters’ top issue, more saying state is on ‘wrong track’: UMass Amherst/WCVB poll
Housing remains a top issue for Massachusetts voters ahead of this year’s election, according to a new poll released by UMass Amherst and WCVB, as more residents report the state is on the “wrong track.”
