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I told you so...

Paola Ferrer — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:32:43 -0400

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 »

Out of Reach

Paola Ferrer — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:29:45 -0400

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 »

More Food on the Table

Paola Ferrer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:44:48 -0400

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 »

Cry Wolf

Paola Ferrer — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:02:04 -0400

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 »

The New Big Dig

Paola Ferrer — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:47:51 -0500

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 »