Gov. Maura Healey pledged that the cost of running emergency shelters would decrease from its historic levels, and pushed back on conservatives who have labeled Massachusetts a “sanctuary state.”
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Massachusetts spent less on emergency shelters in FY24 than originally projected, report shows
Massachusetts spent less on emergency shelters in FY24 than originally projected, report shows
Congresswoman Lori Trahan, a Lowell Democrat, reports bomb threat against her home
U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan said she and her family are safe after she was “made aware” of a bomb threat targeting her home Saturday morning.
Auditor DiZoglio claims legislative audit law takes effect Thursday but Galvin says not so fast
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio argued Wednesday that a successful ballot question allowing her office to investigate the Legislature takes effect Thursday, a claim that was immediately rebuked by Massachusetts’ top election official.
Diana DiZoglio again seeks legal action to force Legislature to comply with audit
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio asked Attorney General Andrea Campbell to greenlight a lawsuit against the state Legislature in an attempt to force the House and Senate to comply with a reignited effort to open up their finances and divulge details on internal proceedings.
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.
