Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s Office determined the mandate is “unfunded,” meaning they can seek an exemption from compliance until funding is provided. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-26 19:57:44">February 26, 2025 at 7:57 PM EST</time>

Massachusetts cities and towns fighting the controversial MBTA zoning law are celebrating lightly after the State Auditor’s Office determined the mandate is “unfunded,” meaning they can seek an exe…{ai:summary}<p>Massachusetts municipalities opposing the MBTA zoning law are finding some relief as the State Auditor's Office declared the mandate "unfunded." This ruling allows towns to pursue exemptions from compliance until adequate funding is secured. </p><p>#politics</p>

Massachusetts cities, towns fighting MBTA zoning plan weigh next steps: ‘Unfunded mandate’

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