HOUSING

As the federal government shutdown continues, some organizations in western Massachusetts who receive federal funds have been preparing for this.

Sweet Honey in the rock member Rochelle Rice talks about her podcast "Tell Her This" as she presents it live at Bombyx, Jeffrey Focault performs for Live Music Friday, and we conclude our look at the housing crisis with Keith Fairey of Way Finders and Kerry Spitzer of Umass' Donohue Institute

MLK Family Services on their Social Justice Awards and more, Way Finders and the Donahue Institute on local housing needs and U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern addresses the federal government shutdown.

A new report from UMass Amherst and Springfield-based housing agency Way Finders highlights an affordability crisis for renters and homeowners in Western Massachusetts.

Gambling offering and taxes are getting fresh look as Massachusetts' share of betting revenues clears $1.5 billion per year.

Amid a statewide housing crisis, renters across Western Massachusetts communities are banding together in hopes of resisting a trend of rising rents across the region and the state.

Today on The Rundown with Carrie Saldo, panelists discuss rent control as western Mass. towns see tenant rights advocacy, how school districts are addressing infrastructure needs, inconsistent leadership in higher education and continued delays from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC).

A State House News Service reporter digs into that supplemental budget request and explains what Mass. Gov. Maura Healey is seeking.

We discuss how a new state budget could aid local homeowners with crumbling foundations, relicensing hydropower facilities in Franklin County, talks of reinstating “happy hour” for Mass. restaurants and bars and more.

Officials say demand for shelter is down, and the state and its partners are moving families out of shelter at a record pace.