https://www.wamc.org/tags/easthampton-tenants-union Easthampton Tenants Union en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:53:57 GMT https://www.wamc.org/news/2026-07-01/ballot-question-or-not-western-mass-advocates-continue-rent-control-push After months collecting signatures, mobilizing and rallying, supporters of a rent control ballot question in Massachusetts suffered a decisive blow. Last week, the state’s highest court ruled the question can’t move forward due to language regarding religious exemptions.Advocates tell WAMC, their fight for fairer rents continues nevertheless. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:53:57 GMT https://www.wamc.org/news/2026-07-01/ballot-question-or-not-western-mass-advocates-continue-rent-control-push James Paleologopoulos