Baker outlines plan to add affordable housing

Baker outlines plan to add affordable housing

BOSTON – A capital budget set to be unveiled by Gov. Charlie Baker later this month will include a large investment aimed at the need for affordable housing options in Massachusetts.

Speaking to a room of housing developers from across the country Monday, the first-term Republican said that $1.1 billion will be devoted over the next five years to spurring construction of new housing, provide support for local public housing authorities, and helping to "preserve at-risk affordable housing" options for low-income families and individuals.

Hillary Clinton and the 2-for-1 presidency
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Hillary Clinton and the 2-for-1 presidency

Associated Press

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The notion of a 2-for-1 Clinton presidency is back.

Recalling sunnier days of growth, low unemployment and budget surpluses under her husband, Hillary Clinton is telling Americans that Bill Clinton will take the lead on the economy if she wins the White House.

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