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Welcome to MassCHC's issue page. New items are added frequently, so come back often to catch the latest news, action, and analysis on the things that are important to you and our communities.

Land Use
Land Use in Massachusetts and elsewhere

        
News:      Repeal of Chapter 40B May Be on 2008 Ballot
Analysis: Governor’s tilt toward real estate industry unnerves a forme
        


The Budget
What is happening with the state budget?

        
News:      Planning Group Finds Flaws in Fast-track AuctionsBut proposed new legislation
Analysis: Legislature's Budget is Unwise and Unfair
Action:     A Call For Immediate Action ....
        


Relocalization
Relocalization in MAssachusetts and elsewhere

        
News:      Global food crisis looms as climate change and fuel shortages bite
Analysis: Relocalize: Balance Your World
        


Crime and Drugs
Healthy communites do not support high crime rates.

        
News:      Rosie's Place Announces New Campaign
Action:     Jail victims await justice
        


Our Democracy
A healthy democracy is essential to the formulation of good policy.

        
News:      Connecticut Enacts Public Financing Law
Analysis: Campaign Donations Sway Votes
Action:     Campaign Donations Sway Lawmakers' Vote
        


Economy and Jobs
Our economy should create well-paying jobs and secure employment.

        
News:      Additional Talking Points/Background
Analysis: Let's Treat Workers Right!
        


Education (K-12)
Every child deserves quality education in grades K-12.

        
News:      Studies in sacrifice: Selected schools to take budget hit
Analysis: Report from the Classroom
Action:     Pressured communities threaten to defy state on MCAS
        


Environment
A clean and healthy environment is essential to health and to the economy.

        
News:      Should Lead Be in Children's Toys?
Analysis: GMO's, the Path to Ruin
Action:     Tell Shaw's & Star Market - No GMOs!
        


Health Care
Every citizen deserves health care that cannot be lost when employment changes.

        
News:      Health Care Amendment killed as 101 legislators defy state constitution to table
Analysis: What the Cuts to Mental Health Mean
Action:     Stand Up for Health Care
        


Higher Education
Our system of higher education is vital to our economy and to our culture.

        
News:      Spending on Prisons Surpasses Higher Education
        


Social Services
Healthy communities provide adequate assistance for people in need.

        
News:      Aid to Elderly and Disabled to be Cut
Analysis: Action Against Homelessness
        


Tax Policy
Healthy communities have a fair tax system that raises sufficient revenues for vital programs.

        
News:      A Billion for Biotech: Good Investment or Tax Dollar Giveaway?
Analysis: Expanded Gambling: Think Twice
        


Other Topics
Here is other important information.

        
News:      Deval Scorecard
Analysis: Chapter 40B : Overview of a Failed Policy
Action:     Lot 1 Public Hearing – June 13
        


  
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