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Healey activates Massachusetts National Guard to help with migrant crisis
Local News The move comes after the governor declared a state of emergency several weeks ago because of the strain on the shelter system. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey. Steven Senne / AP, File By Associated Press updated on August 31, 2023 | 4:27 PM BOSTON (AP) — Democratic Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday activated up […]
Judge clears way for Massachusetts to begin capping number of migrant families offered shelter
Local News As of Wednesday, Massachusetts reported 7,388 families were enrolled in the state’s emergency shelter system, with 33 families enrolled just in the prior 24 hours. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about proposed legislation, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press November 2, […]
Mass General Brigham announces more than $500,000 in funding to help migrant families
Local News “We hope these funds will play a critical role in ensuring that families have their basic needs met.” Lane Turner / The Boston Globe, File Mass General Brigham announced on Tuesday it is committing more than $500,000 in funding to seven community-based organizations in order to assist migrant families arriving in the state. […]
Watch: ’60 Minutes’ goes deep on Martha’s Vineyard migrant incident
Media Florida paid more than $600,000 for a political stunt that sent migrants to Martha’s Vineyard aboard private jets last year, “60 Minutes” reported. Two planes of migrants from Venezuela arrived suddenly on Martha’s Vineyard on Sept. 14, 2022. Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe Staff, File Early on Sept. 14, 2022, dozens of newly arrived migrants lined […]