Senate Budget Adopted; On to Conference Committee
Late Wednesday night, the Senate adopted its proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget. While the Senate did not adopt the Housing Stability Amendment, it did pass additional protections for tenants facing […]
Calls for President-elect Biden to Address the Housing Crisis
In recent days, leading national housing organizations have issued recommendations for President-elect Biden to implement immediately upon the start of his term. Here are two below: The National Housing Law […]
Human Services Forum Virtual Legislative Reception – Jan. 29, 2021
From the Human Services Forum: For staff, board, constituents/clients, family members, and volunteers of member agencies of the Human Service Forum, Hampshire Council of Social Agencies (COSA) & Franklin County Resource Network […]
Action Alert: Contact Your Senator Today on the FY21 Budget!
Amendment #388 sponsored by Senator Jehlen to prevent eviction of tenants who have fallen behind on their rent due to COVID-19 and Amendment #362 sponsored by Senator Moore to restore crucial forbearance […]
TODAY: 3 calls to stop evictions now
The House budget amendments that will address the unfolding eviction crisis will be voted on TODAY. We know after a sobering presentation at our Legislative Briefing on Nov. 9 the […]
Weigh in on House Budget Amendments Today!
The State House of Representatives begins its debate tomorrow on the House Ways and Means Committee’s proposed FY21 budget. The Network is urging support of the following priority budget amendments: […]
Franklin County Legislative Forum – Nov. 13, 9 am
Please join the Franklin County Resource Network: Working Together: Facing Challenges and Seizing Opportunities FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th 9:00 – 10:30 AM Via Zoom (Register here) How can we work […]
Emergency Legislative Briefing on Eviction Prevention – Monday, 11/9, 5 pm
Please join us at this Emergency Legislative Briefing with our Western MA Legislative Delegation on: The Eviction Diversion Initiative: Gaps and SolutionsAction steps to keep people safely in their homesMonday, […]
