Boston Mayor Wu sues Trump administration for rescinding Roxbury's $20M federal transit grantMayor Michelle Wu filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration that alleges it unlawfully rescinded a $20 million grant awarded in 2022 for Roxbury street upgrades because the project no longer aligns with federal priorities.The Boston Herald10d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildMichelle Wuroxbury grant lawsuit
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
Boston Mayor Wu hires new economic development chief in bid to boost competitivenessBoston Mayor Michelle Wu said she has appointed a new economic development chief, a hire she touted as underscoring her administration’s commitment to boosting the local economy and innovation sector.The Boston Herald22d agoWhole story →EconomyMichelle Wuboston economic development chief hire
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 Herald22d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildMichelle Wuboston housing proposal
Boston Mayor Wu pitches $100M tax breaks for developers to kickstart stalled housing constructionBoston Mayor Michelle Wu is targeting tax breaks toward four housing developments that have been approved by the city but stalled due to financial constraints, as part of a larger plan to kickstart lagging construction.The Boston Herald24d agoWhole story →EconomyBuildMichelle Wuboston housing tax breaks proposal
Racial wealth gap won't close by itselfMayor Michelle Wu, Gov. Maura Healey and the region's business, philanthropic, banking, university, hospital and Black business leadership should establish a measurable racial wealth strategy.The Boston Herald26d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyMichelle WuMaura Healeyracial wealth gap report
After recount, Senator Brownsberger defeats Boston Mayor Wu-backed challengerA two-day recount found State Sen. William Brownsberger defeated Daniel Lander, a former senior aide to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, by 35 votes, and fended off Wu’s bid to oust him from the Senate for killing her tax bill.The Boston Herald28d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyMichelle Wumassachusetts primary results
Boston Mayor Wu's selective way of sharing plan to jumpstart housing production draws criticismA new housing proposal from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu raised eyebrows when it was rolled out to a limited audience, rather than shared broadly across the city, prompting criticism from a councilor who was shut out from the plan.The Boston Herald29d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyMichelle Wuboston housing plan rollout
