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Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Wed, 05/06/2009

I told you so...

Massachusetts residents chime in on housing issues
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Only two weeks ago, I posted a blog highlighting the findings of a study contrasting rental prices against income. Massachusetts featured as one of the most expensive places in the country to live in, and a new poll by UMASS and CHAPA lends a voice to the figures.  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Fri, 04/24/2009

Out of Reach

rental (un)affordability in Massachusetts
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New data released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) places Massachusetts, once again, as one of the most expensive places where to live in the country.  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Thu, 04/16/2009

More Food on the Table

ARRA brings additional relief to low-income families
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The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA), a.k.a. the Stimulus Bill, has made special provisions to help mitigate the blow of the staggering economy on low-income families. Read what these changes mean for Massachusetts residents...  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Wed, 04/15/2009

Cry Wolf

was that REALLY an energy costs' crisis?
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Massachusetts residents are breathing a sigh of relief after the energy scare experienced in 2008. A new report suggests we may have let our guard down too soon.  read more »

Paola Ferrer
Paola Ferrer
Thu, 03/05/2009

The New Big Dig

DTA employees struggle to keep up with thousands of new food stamp/SNAP applications.
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Last week, the Boston Globe reported food stamp applications in Massachusetts have soared by 20% as compared to last year. With over 600,000 cases and as many as 20,000 new applications each month, a smaller DTA workforce is having a tough time digging itself out from under all that paper.  read more »

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