Adoption of a state-imposed zoning reform in communities with or near MBTA service has crossed the century mark, according to a local housing nonprofit. Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) on Wednesday celebrated the milestone that more than 100 cities and towns have approved local zoning changes that comply with the MBTA Communities Act. An […]
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Diana DiZoglio again seeks legal action to force Legislature to comply with audit
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio asked Attorney General Andrea Campbell to greenlight a lawsuit against the state Legislature in an attempt to force the House and Senate to comply with a reignited effort to open up their finances and divulge details on internal proceedings.
Gov. Healey looks to slash families’ time in state-run shelters, phase out costly hotels
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration plans to cut back the amount of time migrant and local families can stay in state-run shelters from nine to six months, phase out the use of costly hotels and hotels, and request more money to fund the system through the end of the fiscal year.
Massachusetts Democrat Seth Moulton not the only congressman receiving heat for LGBTQ comments
Massachusetts Democrat Seth Moulton isn’t the only congressman receiving blowback for saying that biological males and transgenders shouldn’t be competing in women’s sports.
Mass. House Democrats to allow State Auditor’s Office to select firm to review finances
Top Massachusetts House Democrats plan to change an internal rule to grant the State Auditor’s Office the sole authority to select an independent firm to conduct a review of the chamber’s finances, officials said in a statement Thursday.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says ‘reform needed at border’ despite deportation opposition
Gov. Maura Healey is doubling down on her stance that she lacks immigration enforcement authority, calling for President-elect Trump to make good on his border-related promises. “We need reform at the border,” she said.
