Boston Mayor Wu says taxpayers may pay developers' costs to kickstart housing productionMayor Michelle Wu said Boston’s housing crisis is so bad that in addition to enticing developers with $100 million in tax breaks, the city is now considering funding part of their construction costs to kickstart stalled projects.The Boston Herald22d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildMichelle Wuboston housing crisis response
Federal prosecutors charge 3 with stealing $12M in homelessness aid in Southern CaliforniaThis is the second arrest in Southern California this week related to federal fraud charges.The Boston Herald22d agoWhole story →JusticeBuildhomelessness aid fraud arrests
Tax breaks are the secret sauce in Wu's housing proposalIn Boston, the magic word is "taxes." That's what gave Mayor Michelle Wu's push for more housing construction an extra kick.The Boston Herald23d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildMichelle Wuboston housing proposal