Property Owners Say Costs Outpacing Proposed Rent Caps
Small property owners warn that Massachusetts’ rent control ballot measure would put them underwater if it is approved. But renters are “desperate” for housing solutions.
Feds Broaden Criminal Case Against Ex-Cape Builder Group Head
Prosecutors claimed Rep. Christopher Flanagan laundered stolen money through his campaign account, filed false tax returns and used misappropriated funds for personal expenses like “psychic services.”
Rent Control Challenge Zeroes in on Religious Exemption
The state Constitution says “No measure that relates to religion, religious practices or religious institutions…shall be proposed by an initiative petition.” But the proposed ballot question exempts religious institutions.
Senate Tucks Small Zoning Reforms into Budget Proposal
Senate budget writers on Tuesday rolled out a $63.3 billion fiscal year 2027 spending plan that also advances modest housing reforms.
Biz Group Opposes Income Tax Cut, Recommends Alternatives
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation labeled the tax rate cut, backed by several business groups, “disruptive” and a “bad idea” in a new report.
Mass. Jobs Up in March, But Down Over Past Year
After ending its four-month hiring streak in February, Massachusetts recouped some recent job losses in March.
MBTA Draws Criticism Over Plans to Upgrade Commuter Rail Fleet
A new MBTA locomotive procurement is drawing pushback from transit advocates, who warned Thursday that it could undercut long-term rail modernization goals.
Brighton Rep Eyes BRT Line to Connect Kendall, Allston, Longwood
Connecting Greater Boston’s “eds and meds” hubs with a rapid bus line would be explored under a budget amendment adopted by the House on Tuesday night.
Healey Not Giving Up on WNBA Hopes
Gov. Maura Healey isn’t giving up on getting a WNBA team to Boston, she said Tuesday on “Boston Public Radio” on GBH News.
Baker’s Former Housing Head Kennealy Misses Primary Ballot Slot
Republican delegates qualified two out of three possible gubernatorial candidates for the September primary ballot: Mike Minogue and Brian Shortsleeve.
Chamber: Quarter of Young People Plan to Leave Greater Boston
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce warned Wednesday that a “distressing number” of young people are planning to leave the Greater Boston area, citing a new survey conducted for the business interest group.
Massachusetts Nearing 100 ‘Housing Choice’ Communities
As the state seeks to address its critical housing shortage, 29 communities received a designation Monday that provides them access to grants aimed at spurring production.
Mariano Urges MWRA to Expand Service to Weymouth, Unlock 6K Homes
Speaking to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Thursday, the speaker of the state House of Representatives urged action to expand housing development at the Southfield mega-development.
Assisted Living Regulations Zero in on Safety, Costs
People considering assisted living residences would gain new clarity into costs and the availability of medical care, under a set of newly proposed state regulations.
Expert: Tax Cut Impacts Hinge on Mass. Economic Strength
As critics say Massachusetts is losing its competitive edge, lawmakers appeared skeptical that a tax cut would move the needle.
Service Plaza Procurement Rebooted After It ‘Sucked Last Time’
As MassDOT reboots its quest to find new highway service plaza operators, transportation leaders sought to assure disgruntled lawmakers Tuesday
Senate Set to Again Pass Hot Works Fire Safety Legislation
The Senate on Monday is slated to again pass legislation tightening state regulation of so-called hot work like welding, just before the anniversary of a fatal fire reportedly sparked by welders working on a brownstone in the Back Bay.
‘Frustrated by the Extremes,’ Senior Lawmaker Urges Rent Control Negotiations
Sen. Cindy Friedman is pressing the opposing sides of the fight over a Massachusetts rent control ballot question to find common ground.
Lawmakers Flash Skepticism of Starter Home Ballot Question
The state’s main municipal trade association also used Monday’s Beacon Hill hearing to declare it’s opposed the potential ballot question to boost housing production.
State Dangles Incentives for ’40Y’ Starter Home Zoning Districts
Massachusetts towns and cities can now adopt “Starter Home Zoning Districts” and qualify for state payments under regulations that took effect Friday.
