House Democrats restrict shelter eligibility, tighten security in $425M bill
The $425M bill would give the Healey administration new, but temporary, authority to restrict eligibility for state emergency shelters.
Mass. House passes $425 million bill for emergency shelter system while placing new limits on families
Lawmakers passed a $425 million bill to finance the state's struggling emergency shelter system that also implemented a new ...
Mass. Democrats beat back Republican-led attempt to reduce state-run shelter funding
Massachusetts House Democrats trampled Republican-driven efforts Thursday to expand the information covered in background checks for state-run shelter applicants and reduce the amount of funding ...
Editorial: Finally, Beacon Hill gets the message about immigrant shelter costs
The state wasn’t living within its means as it bled money to cover migrant costs. But the thought of cutting back on aid and ...
Massachusetts Democrats beat back Republican-led attempt to reduce state-run shelter funding
BOSTON — Massachusetts House Democrats trampled Republican-driven efforts Thursday to expand the information covered in background checks for state-run shelter applicants and reduce the amount of ...
Healey says she ordered shelter background checks last year. Her office refused to share records detailing it.
Governor Maura Healey’s office rejected a Globe request for documents tied to the order, claiming they are confidential ...
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House to vote on $425M bill that would restrict emergency shelter eligibility
The House will vote Thursday on a $425 million bill to tighten shelter eligibility, shorten stays, and add security measures ...
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State representatives in Scranton, beyond get committee assignments
Committee assignments for state representatives in Lackawanna County are now in place. Reps. Kyle J. Mullins, D-112, Blakely, ...
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Mayor Greenberg releases 2025 general assembly agenda
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg has laid out a list of changes he’d like to see from lawmakers in Frankfort during this year ...
Healey's shelter plan on hold over unanswered questions
The House budget chief told the Healey administration that the branch needs more information before acting on Healey's family shelter reform plans.
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Gov. Healey's shelter plan is on hold. Here's why
The House budget chief told the Healey administration Wednesday that the branch needs more information before it can act on ...
From wiretapping to crushing cars: What Mayor Craig Greenberg wants from the state
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg unveiled his priorities for the 2025 General Assembly on Tuesday. Here's what he wants from ...