Healey, Shelter

Gov. Healey proposes state-run shelter changes that could block out arriving migrants
Gov. Maura Healey proposed a series of major changes to state-run emergency shelters Wednesday that attempt to cordon off the maxed-out system from individuals who are not Massachusetts residents,
Massachusetts Governor Proposes That Migrants in Shelter Be in Country Legally
The governor of Massachusetts has proposed that at least one member of a family staying in emergency shelters be in the country legally, hardening her stance at a time when concerns were raised about
Advocates rally at Massachusetts State House to protest Gov. Healey's proposed shelter changes
Gov. Healey announced changes​ that would require all shelter applicants to prove their residency status, increase background checks, and more.
Gov. Healey wants to limit shelter to Massachusetts residents
Maura Healey on Wednesday asked lawmakers to limit emergency shelter to Massachusetts residents, among other major changes to the state's right-to-shelter law. Why it matters: The emergency shelter system has come under scrutiny in recent years for expanding to house thousands of migrants fleeing their native countries,
Mass. Gov. Maura Healey proposes new changes to state shelter law
Less than a week after condemning security concerns surrounding a lack of background checks performed at shelters, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is proposing changes to the state's right-to-shelter law.
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Republicans Roll Out Plan For “Fundamental” Shelter Changes
House and Senate Republicans on Tuesday proposed changes to “course-correct” the state shelter system amid public safety concerns and mounting costs, while calling on Gov.<a class="excerpt-read-more" ...
Mass. Republicans say it’s time to overhaul the shelter system. Here’s how they’d do it.
GOP lawmakers want to amend the "right-to-shelter" law, let police work more closely with ICE, and increase transparency from ...