Gov. Maura Healey reduced the cap on the number of families allowed in the state-run shelter system by 1,700 and released regulations that require applicants to the program to consent to a local criminal background check or be barred from receiving benefits.
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Gov. Maura Healey says she is open to banning competitive electric suppliers
Gov. Maura Healey said she is open to a ban on competitive electric suppliers in Massachusetts.
Mass. spending on shelters housing migrants, locals hits half a billion in FY25, data shows
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has already spent more than half a billion dollars this fiscal year on taxpayer-funded shelters housing migrants and local families, according to public data, though state officials contend the number of new arrivals in the system is decreasing.
Massachusetts DPU accused of not telling truth about $500 million Mass Save budget ‘cut’
The Massachusetts DPU has claimed Bay Staters can expect to save on utility costs after it “reduced” the budget for the Mass Save energy program by $500 million, but some groups say state officials and companies aren’t conveying the truth.
Security scrub of Massachusetts emergency shelters finds flaws
Safety policies for state-run shelters are inconsistent, security presence at sites vary “significantly,” and a lack of coordination between state officials, providers, and police hinders the ability to share information about residents’ backgrounds, a report released Friday said.
AP scores: Massachusetts students notch highest passing rate in nation for fourth year
One-third of Massachusetts public school grads in 2024 passed at least one AP exam, College Board announced Wednesday, making the state the top percentage in the country once again.
