Water Fees for New Development Percolate on Beacon Hill
Cities and towns could gain a new funding stream to cover water infrastructure costs under legislation that’s quietly gaining traction in the Legislature.
Progressive Lawmakers Launch Counter-Proposals to Baker Housing Bill
The realities of a housing market where affordable homes, condos and apartments are increasingly hard to come by for middle- and low-income residents has prompted numerous proposals on Beacon Hill for spurring housing development. But so far, there’s no consensus.
New State Financial Literacy Standards a Welcome Change
For a number of years, Massachusetts had received a failing grade on its efforts to produce financially literate high school graduates. A new law signed by Gov. Charlie Baker in January hopes to change that.
