Shelter, Massachusetts

Massachusetts migrants taking shelter beds from taxpayers, allowed in with no vetting: former director
Massachusetts' overcrowded shelter system has allowed immigrants to enter without vetting and keep taxpayers out in the cold, a former director says.
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
Families staying in Mass. shelters must be in U.S. legally, governor’s proposals say
Families staying in Massachusetts emergency shelters must be in the U.S. legally and must also undergo a criminal background check before staying at shelters, the governor said Wednesday.
Dem Massachusetts governor now wants to limit illegals in crime-ridden migrant shelters
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is hardening her approach to the state’s migrant crisis in the face of mounting safety concerns and just days before President-elect Trump is sworn into office.
Massachusetts 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, including by implementing a three-month residency requirement.

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Former bartender at Massachusetts VFW accused of stealing thousands from post, police say
Two men were arraigned Thursday after police said they stole thousands of dollars from a safe at a Massachusetts VFW post and ...
Massachusetts governor plans graduation requirement council after voters ditched testing
The governor of Massachusetts plans to convene a statewide graduation requirement council after voters decided to ditch ...
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Massachusetts Introduces Legislation For Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Massachusetts Senator Peter Durant wants the state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve amid global clamor for the coin.
Unemployment claims in Massachusetts declined last week
Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Massachusetts last week compared with the week prior.
8 great places to live in Massachusetts
It’s is rich in American history, but the best places to live in Massachusetts are also modern and diverse, with a youthful ...
‘Scary’ report on Massachusetts primary care shows a dire prognosis
Patients are struggling to access care, the physician workforce is aging and dissatisfied, and the pipeline for new doctors ...
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey delivers State of the Commonwealth address
BOSTON - Gov. Maura Healey is delivering her "State of the Commonwealth" address Thursday night to lay out her 2025 vision ...
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Johns Hopkins, CalTech Settle in Antitrust Lawsuit
Johns Hopkins University and the California Institute of Technology agreed to settle in a federal antitrust lawsuit that alleges 17 wealthy institutions, known as the 568 Presidents Group, illegally ...