Can Mass. hit its housing goals? New housing Sec. says yes.
New from CommonWealth Beacon TAX SLAP-DOWN: The state’s highest court on Thursday tossed a measure from the November ballot that sought to trim the income tax rate by one-fifth, stopping in its tracks a bruising, months-long political fight that would have carried major implications for both household budgets and public services. Chris Lisinski and Jennifer Smith have the details. THINK SMALL: A new report from the Pioneer Institute says there is a mismatch between need and supply on smaller homes, and that’s causing issues for young families and seniors who would like to downsize. Jennifer Smith digs in. OPINION: In a blistering pushback, House Speaker Ron Mariano says State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s attempt to audit the Legislature may be an effective “ political strategy ,” but “don’t mistake her performative attacks for a genuine attempt to reform the system for the better.” OPINION: Recent federal reviews have raised questions about Massachusetts’s oversight of special edu...