Massachusetts housing policies

Massachusetts Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Challenges

News Summary Homeowners in Massachusetts are struggling with increasing insurance costs and nonrenewals, influenced by climate change risks and escalating…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Renters Face Significant Section 8 Voucher Changes

News Summary Beginning May 1, Massachusetts renters relying on Section 8 vouchers will encounter major adjustments that could lead to…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Housing Crisis: Delay in Starter-Home Zoning

News Summary Massachusetts' initiative to create starter-home zoning districts faces delays, hindering efforts to address the state's rising housing crisis.…

3 months ago

Housing Hopes Fade in Massachusetts: Healey Administration’s Plan Stalls

News Summary The Healey administration's ambitious initiative to construct 222,000 new homes in Massachusetts is facing significant bureaucratic challenges. While…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Residents Rally Against Proposed Medicaid Cuts

News Summary Massachusetts faces a grave challenge as local leaders and activists unite against proposed $900 billion cuts to Medicaid.…

3 months ago

Concerns Over Proposed Cuts to SNAP at Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

News Summary The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts faces significant challenges with potential cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Faces Uncertain Future Amid Federal Funding Cuts

News Summary Massachusetts is bracing for significant challenges due to proposed federal funding cuts, which threaten higher education, research, and…

3 months ago

Massachusetts Crowned Most Expensive State for Middle-Class Living

News Summary In 2023, Massachusetts has officially become the most expensive state for middle-class living, surpassing New Jersey. A middle-class…

3 months ago

Walgreens Shutters Locations Across Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

News Summary Walgreens is set to close nine locations across Massachusetts as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The closures include…

3 months ago

Boston’s Office Buildings Converted into Residential Units

News Summary Boston is tackling its housing crisis by converting vacant office buildings into residential units. With a 20% vacancy…

3 months ago