On Monday, June 24, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released its Housing Bond Bill.  In analyzing the proposal, it is clear that the legislation signals an intent to go big on investment in infrastructure and housing production in every community across...

Today, the Senate Ways and Means Committee released its Housing Bond Bill proposal.  In it, the Committee proposes $5.1 billion in bond authorization for a range of programs, including several new initiatives.  Overall, the Senate bill invests significantly in...

Late on Wednesday, June 5th, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $6.2 billion housing bond bill by a vote of 145-13.  After more than 8 hours of floor debate and 371 amendments, the legislation moves one step closer to final passage and enactment. When...

Late on Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives passed the 2023 Housing Bond Bill by a vote of  145-13.   During a debate that started at 1pm, representatives considered more than 300 amendments to the legislation and made significant improvements to what is...

Happy House Bond Bill Day to everyone!   Today is the day!  The House of Representatives is scheduled to convene today at 11, with debate and roll call votes on the Ways and Means Committee's draft of the Housing Bond Bill to begin at 1.  As a final reminder, all...

One more day until the full House consideration of the Housing Bond Bill and one day until CHAPA's advocacy action at the State House!  (Not to mention one day until CHAPA's Annual Celebration ...) Yesterday, representatives filed more than 370 amendments to...

(Don't forget to register for CHAPA's Housing Bond Bill Advocacy Action on Wednesday at 12:30pm!)   On Monday morning, the wait for the Legislature's response to the Governor's Affordable Homes Act came to an end.  The House Ways and Means Committee...

As if next week wasn't going to be exciting enough with the CHAPA Annual Celebration on Wednesday, it got taken up a notch when House leadership announced that the Housing Bond Bill will be on the floor the same day.   As you may remember, Governor Healey...

CHAPA is now seeking applicants for the MBTA Communities Manager and Senior Policy Associate roles. Review the job descriptions and how to apply on CHAPA's Jobs Board.

Late last Thursday evening (or technically very early Friday morning), the Senate passed its final FY 2025 budget.  When the Legislature began consideration of the budget earlier this spring, many had grave concerns about the impact that lower than expected revenue...