Massachusetts spent less on emergency shelters in FY24 than originally projected, report shows
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Gov. Healey looks to slash families’ time in state-run shelters, phase out costly hotels
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration plans to cut back the amount of time migrant and local families can stay in state-run shelters from nine to six months, phase out the use of costly hotels and hotels, and request more money to fund the system through the end of the fiscal year.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says ‘reform needed at border’ despite deportation opposition
Gov. Maura Healey is doubling down on her stance that she lacks immigration enforcement authority, calling for President-elect Trump to make good on his border-related promises. “We need reform at the border,” she said.
Healey nominates 3 to Massachusetts Superior Court
If Gov. Maura Healey’s nominations are confirmed, Sarah Kim, Ira Gant and Adam Hornstine will join the ranks of the 82 justices sitting in 20 courthouses across Massachusetts.
Maura Healey recommends 6 people for pardons of their decades-old convictions
Gov. Maura Healey recommended six people be pardoned for crimes committed decades ago when they were in their teens and 20s, many of whom were convicted of drug-related infractions.
Walmart plans to put ammo back on the shelf after pausing sales because of new Mass. gun law
Walmart stopped selling ammunition at its stores in Massachusetts after a wide-ranging gun law took effect earlier this month but a company spokesperson said bullets will soon return to shelves after an internal review was completed to ensure compliance with the statute.
