Final FY2010 Budget Cuts Housing Programs by 14% – June 19, 2009
Please click here to view CHAPA’s budget analysis.
Massachusetts Economy Continues its Rapid Descent (MassBenchmarks) – March 27, 2009
The Massachusetts economy contracted at a 4.2 percent annualized rate in February according to the latest MassBenchmarks Current Economic Index. Recent data revisions indicate that the state economy declined at a 4.7 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter of 2008, substantially worse than the 3.5 percent decline previously reported but comparatively better than the 6.3 percent annual rate of contraction the US experienced during the same period.
Please click here to read the full bulletin from MassBenchmarks.
Senate President Murray Appoints Leadership and Committee Chairs – February 13, 2009
Please click here to view a breakdown of State Senate Committee membership for 2009-2010.
Senate Ways and Means Budget Makes Drastic Cuts to Housing Programs – May 13, 2009
The budget released by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means would cut funding to affordable housing by 32% over FY ‘09 expenditures.
Please click here to view the budget analysis prepared by CHAPA.
Please click here to read CHAPA’s statement regarding the proposed budget cuts.
Request for Responses for Regional Networks to End Homelessness – September 25, 2008
The Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness announces a Request for Responses for the Regional Network Innovations to End Homelessness. This initiative offers an exciting opportunity to partner with the Commonwealth to implement innovative strategies that will inform new and emerging statewide housing approaches to ending homelessness.
Please click here for the full RFR document.
Special Report: Wall Street in Crisis (knowledgeplex) – September 25, 2008
In this Special Report, knowledgeplex will provide ongoing coverage of the financial crisis and its effect on our economy and our communities.
Read the special report here.