Mass. Senate to follow House lawmakers, Healey in vote on bill to limit emergency shelter stays
Massachusetts state senators are expected to vote on a bill that would dole out $425 million to keep the state's emergency ...
Senate loads reform bill with shelter reporting requirements
Top Senate Democrats are on board with many of the changes to the overburdened family shelter system that the House included ...
Cambridge City Council approves rezoning, expanding multifamily housing 'in a Paris style' citywide
"Depending on who you are, this might sound scary or exciting," a city councilor said. "In reality, I think it's reasonable." ...
Backing Healey and House lawmakers, Mass. Senate moves to restrict emergency shelter stays
The Massachusetts Senate moved to restrict family stays in the state's emergency shelter system, backing recent moves from ...
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Cape Cod mental health facility to close, state budget cuts cited. 'There's nothing.'
Cape Cod mental health and law enforcement experts said the closure would mean more people in emergency rooms and jails.
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: Shelter system items dominate agenda
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of Feb. 3-7, 2025. There were no roll ...
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Mass. House approves reforms, $425M more for shelters
The House on Thursday approved $425 million to replenish the cash-starved shelter family shelter system, while passing changes to tighten eligibility and shrink the system’s size.
‘There’s a lot more to do’: Healey plans to seek reelection in 2026
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey intends to run for reelection in 2026, she said Friday.
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Healey plans to seek reelection in 2026
Maura Healey, the first woman and first openly gay candidate elected governor of Massachusetts, intends to run for reelection ...