What Governor Patrick’s 9c cuts mean for our work, and what you can do
When projected revenue is less than projected spending, the Massachusetts Governor is authorized to make mid-year budget cuts. Today, Governor Patrick announced $277 million in cuts across state Executive branch budgets for the […]
Advocacy Request re MRVP
From the Housing Solutions Campaign: Attached is a letter addressed to the conference committee members who will be negotiating the FY2010 legislative version of the budget. Please let me know […]
MRVP advocacy needed in the state Senate
The MA Rental Voucher Program (MRVP, line item 7004-9024) provides very low income households with assistance in paying their rent. The Senate Ways & Means budget proposal cuts funding for MRVP […]
Call for MRVP Advocacy in the Senate
As previously reported, advocacy efforts helped to restore funding to MRVP in the House budget recommendations for next year. Yesterday, the Senate Ways and Means released their budget recommendations, and they include […]
Seeking Comment on Draft Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHouse Program (HPRP) Plans
The state of Massachusetts and four Western Mass cities are entitled to Homelessness Prevention and Rapid ReHousing Funds. In order to receive funds, grantees must submit plans to HUD indicating […]
MRVP Funding Restored to House Budget!
The House restored more than $17M to the MRVP program that had been cut by House Ways and Means. The sponsors of the amendments were Housing Chairman Honan, Representative Smizik, […]
Call for MRVP Advocacy
The Problem: As you know, the House Ways & Means budget released yesterday suggested funding the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) at nearly half of what is needed to maintain the […]
Another SSI/SSDI training added
Clare Deucher’s April 27 training on helping people who are homeless apply for SSI/SSDI has filled up. Clare has added another section on May 7, 2009, 9:30 am to noon, Springfield […]
