Advocates See Opening for Big Reforms in Senate’s Plans for ‘Bold’ Bill
Two of the state’s biggest housing advocacy organizations, CHAPA and Abundant Housing-MA, have thrown their weight behind a wide-ranging piece of legislation.
Former MTF Head: Senate Bill Whiffs on Competitiveness
Without the short-term capital gains tax rate reduction favored by Gov. Maura Healey and the House, the Senate tax package “offers little” to offset the Fair Share Amendment tax hike on the wealthy, Eileen McAnneny said.
Beacon Hill to Hold Closed-Door Meetings on Tax Changes
The state Senate working group formed to take a deep dive into tax policy and recommend ways to modernize and update the tax code will hold closed meetings, according to its chairman.
State Senate Passes Student Loan Bill of Rights
The Massachusetts State Senate voted on Thursday to pass the “Student Loan Bill of Rights,” giving greater protections to student loan borrowers in disputes with companies servicing their loans.
State Senate Approves Bill Requiring Financial Education to be Formal Part of School Curriculum
The state Senate last week passed a comprehensive financial literacy bill that will require all public schools to incorporate financial education into their curriculum.
Senate Approves $1.8B Housing Bond
After adopting an environmentally friendly provision, the Senate on Thursday passed a roughly $1.8 billion housing bill that would recapitalize affordable housing programs and extend tax credits.
State Senate Report Outlines Comprehensive Response To Housing Shortage
A special state senate committee on housing released...
