The fight for rent control in Massachusetts takes a curious turn

About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving dynamics of the rent control debate in Massachusetts as organizers reach out to skeptics.

Organizers behind a rent control ballot question are extending an apparent olive branch to skeptics.

Topics covered

• rent control
• Massachusetts
• housing policy
• ballot question
• organizers
• skeptics

Keywords

• rent control
• Massachusetts
• housing
• ballot question
• organizers
• skeptics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Massachusetts, Organizers

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