Thanks to our Western MA Legislators, and our Network
First, last night the State Senate passed its American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget of over $3.8 billion. Now the Senate and House budgets go to Conference Committee to resolve […]
Take Action Now or Tomorrow Morning! Ask Your Senator to Co-Sponsor These Amendments!
The window to act on this is short – by tomorrow! – but it will only take a few minutes to make a difference. Let’s join together and do this! […]
The MA House Passes $600 million in ARPA Housing Funds
Last week, the MA House passed a $3.82 billion spending plan (H 4219) comprised of a majority of the state’s federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fiscal Recovery funds and […]
Come Hear from Senator Comerford and Rep. Domb: Demystifying the State Legislature – Nov. 9
Hampshire County’s Council of Social Agencies (COSA) is inviting all to this learning opportunity: Demystifying the Massachusetts Legislature: How to be the most effective advocate for the issues that matter […]
ACT TODAY: Housing Amendments to ARPA Bill!
Tomorrow the House will debate and vote on its American Rescue Plan Act funding bill (H.4219). So TODAY is the day to request their co-sponsorship of our Network priorities. Find […]
The Network Testifies (so can you!)
Yesterday, the Joint Housing Committee heard testimony on a number of housing bills. I had the privilege of testifying on behalf of The Western Massachusetts Network to End Homelessness in […]
ACTION ALERT: TRANSFER FEE BILL HEARING THIS TUESDAY 10/26
Good news! The Real Estate Transfer Bill for more affordable housing – lead sponsor our own Senator Jo Comerford! – is coming up for a hearing this coming Tuesday, October […]
Take Action on Right to Counsel in Evictions!
Earlier this week, the Joint Housing Committee heard powerful testimony on the Right to Counsel. We need to keep the momentum going, and the statewide Right to Counsel Campaign is […]
