In Massachusetts, capital spending is controlled by the governor to a much greater degree than operating spending.
Economy
casinos, consumer issues, convention center, development strategy, housing, industry regulation, inequality, intellectual property, net neutrality, non-competition agreements, olympics, poverty and assistance, turnpike air rights development, work
Affordable Homes Act passed
The legislation authorizes $5.16 billion in state borrowing and tax credits to spur housing production, and includes policy initiatives to promote and preserve more affordable housing.
The Transfer Tax
The transfer tax, while it would have compelling short run benefits, would be a mistake for the Commonwealth over the long run.
Senate Passes Housing Bill
The senate passed its housing bill for this session.
Home Inspections
I’m interested in getting feedback on proposed legislation that would assure that all home buyers have the opportunity to have a professional inspection done before finally committing to the purchase of a home.
Long Term Care Insurance, Part 3: Public Policy Overview
The final post in our Long Term Care Insurance series outlines how LCTI is regulated in Massachusetts, including the basics of government premium rate approval.