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Economic Development Bill: House–Senate Housing Comparison
The Massachusetts House and Senate have now passed separate versions of the 2026 Economic Development Bill, sending...
Governor Healey Signs FY2027 Budget Without Changes
Governor Maura Healey signed the FY2027 budget this week,...
Major Housing Policy Wins in the House Economic Development Bill
The Massachusetts House has passed its 2026 economic...
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Governor Healey Signs FY2027 Budget Without Changes
Governor Maura Healey signed the FY2027 budget this week, approving the version the Legislature sent to her desk without any vetoes. CHAPA advocated for that outcome to preserve key housing priorities contained in the $63.4 billion appropriations package. And we thank...
Major Housing Policy Wins in the House Economic Development Bill
The Massachusetts House has passed its 2026 economic development bill (H.5562), building on legislation Governor Healey originally filed as “Mass Wins.” CHAPA is thrilled that the bill contains several of its priority housing policies for this session, including Yes...
Housing Wins and Priority Amendments in the Economic Development Bill (H.5562)
The House Committee on Ways and Means has released its version of the 2026 Economic Development bill (H.5562), a $425.1 million package the House plans to take up this Wednesday. This is one of the last major bills expected to pass before the legislative session ends...
CHAPA Opposes HUD Proposal to Roll Back LGBTQ Protections
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ("LGBT") people across the U.S. have long suffered from high rates of housing discrimination and homelessness. Recognizing these issues, the federal agency in charge of national housing law—the Department of Housing and Urban...
Conference Committee Releases FY27 Budget: Housing Analysis
The State House and Senate Conference Committee released its FY2027 budget, H.5555, this week, with a total appropriation of approximately $63.4 billion. Below is a summary of where the final conference budget lands on CHAPA’s priority housing items, compared to the...
Governor Healey’s Economic Development Bill Hearing Set for July 2nd
This Thursday, July 2, the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets will hold a hearing on H.5527, the 2026 Economic Development Bill, also known as “Mass Wins.” This legislation is likely one of the last major bills that will be considered...
Congress Passes Major Housing Legislation, Awaits President’s Signature
In a major legislative victory for housing affordability this week, Congress passed the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. The bill, which enjoyed strong bipartisan support, was a result of legislation crafted by both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate...
FY2027 Senate Budget Debate Housing Recap: Conference Committee Next
The Senate wrapped up work on its FY2027 budget late last week, adopting $70.5 million in additional spending over three days of deliberations, including various housing amendments, bringing the total to $63.4 billion. The House passed $63.4 billion with approximately...
Senate Ways and Means Releases FY27 Budget: Housing Item Analysis
The Senate Ways & Means Committee released its FY2027 budget proposal yesterday. The $63.3 billion budget represents approximately a 3.6% increase over FY2026. Below is an overview of where CHAPA's priority items stand following the Senate Ways & Means budget...
CHAPA Selects Eric Shupin as Next CEO
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) today announced the selection of Eric Shupin as its next chief executive officer.