The Affordable Homes Act includes several provisions that reduce zoning barriers to housing development. These provisions can only help to produce housing, but it is impossible to confidently predict in advance how much they will help.
Maternal Health Bill Passed
The legislature has passed the maternal health bill, six years in the making.
Capital spending concepts
In Massachusetts, capital spending is controlled by the governor to a much greater degree than operating spending.
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.
Parentage Act Passed
The bill extends the full rights of parentage to LGBTQ+ families and families created via assisted reproduction.
Regulating Private Equity in Health Care
Last week we adopted legislation intended to prevent future debacles like Steward health care.