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Mass. lawmakers approve capping shelter stays to 9 months for homeless families
The bill also steers hundreds of millions of dollars to a shelter program at risk of running out of money. It next goes to the governor for final approval. -
Republicans pushing for shelter rule changes in House budget debate
Several GOP budget amendments would force a new look at who should be eligible for — or get priority for — shelter beds in Massachusetts. -
'Raise the age' bill, free community college are top priorities for the state Senate
Senate President Karen Spilka teased a series of new initiatives in a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. -
Mass. AG plans to go after AI scammers
Campbell is also working with lawmakers on a response to the Steward Health Care crisis. -
Mass. residents support legalizing teacher strikes, new poll finds
A majority of respondents — 50% — favored legalizing teacher strikes, while 34% rejected the idea, a new poll shows. -
Mass. residents point to immigration as a top concern, split on support of migrants in shelters
Poll by MassINC Polling Group finds almost 80% of residents support right to shelter law. -
Even with work permits, migrants in shelters struggle to find self-sustaining jobs
Language skills, housing transiency and transportation can all pose barriers to employment. -
With $58B budget, Mass. House aims to navigate 'choppy waters' of shelter strain, revenue slump
The budget bill set for debate in late April would raise state spending by about 3%. -
Big MBTA funding boost planned in Mass. House budget
Despite a slump in state revenues, House leaders are planning a 41% increase in transportation funding in their version of next year's state budget. -
Lawmakers float ways to beef up Healey's $4 billion housing bill
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll says the scope of the bill matches the depth of the need for new housing.