Maura Healey, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Gov. Healey proposes state-run shelter changes that could block out arriving migrants
Gov. Maura Healey proposed a series of major changes to state-run emergency shelters Wednesday that attempt to cordon off the maxed-out system from individuals who are not Massachusetts residents, including by implementing a three-month residency requirement.
Here are the changes to the right-to-shelter law in Massachusetts proposed by Gov. Healey
BOSTON - The heavily scrutinized right-to-shelter law in Massachusetts would change significantly under a new proposal shared by Gov. Maura Healey Wednesday. The policy that became law in 1983 guarantees emergency housing to homeless families and pregnant women.
Amid mounting scrutiny, Governor Healey asks lawmakers to make dramatic changes to Massachusetts’ right-to-shelter law
Governor Maura Healey said the right-to-shelter laws' “original intent” was not to cover the “waves and waves of people,” including migrant families, who have come into the state in recent years.
Mass. Gov. Healey calls for residency requirement for shelter law
The "changes are appropriate and needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the state shelter system," Gov. Maura Healey said Wednesday.
Healey wants to limit state shelter to Massachusetts residents
"I believe these changes are appropriate and needed to ensure the long-term sustainability of the state shelter system," she said.
Massachusetts governor proposes that migrants in shelter be in country legally
The governor of Massachusetts has proposed that at least one member of a family staying in emergency shelters be in the country legally, hardening her stance at a time when concerns were raised about the safety at the facilties.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey orders inspection of state shelters after arrest of migrant with rifle and fentanyl
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that all state-run shelters will be inspected and their policies will be reviewed after a migrant was found with 10 pounds of fentanyl and a
Keller: Will solving the T's financial problems require no new taxes in Massachusetts? That may change
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is touting the fact that her new plan to solve the MBTA's financial problems does not require ...
Gov. Maura Healey pushes back on right whale speed rules affecting the Island
NOAA has proposed new speed restrictions for boats across the East Coast that Gov. Maura Healey hopes will be amended.
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Massachusetts Governor Healey Announces Historic $8 Billion Transportation Overhaul, With No New Taxes
Governor Maura Healey announces an $8 billion plan to overhaul Massachusetts' transportation system without raising taxes.
Governor wants the millionaire's tax to pay for MBTA bills, Massachusetts road and bridge repairs
Gov. Healey is outlining how she wants to use millionaire's tax revenue for an $8 billion transportation funding plan.
Healey’s shelter coverup unravels
Withholding documents about incidents in emergency shelters for so long allowed the state to hide the worst of its ...
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Massachusetts bans declawing cats
A new bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday would ban the practice of declawing cats in Massachusetts, a victory for ...
Broker fees for Massachusetts renters could end under Healey plan
Broker fees may be a thing of the past for Massachusetts renters if a plan from Gov. Maura Healey is successful.
A game-changer for transportation: Healey proposes $8 billion to stave off job losses and service cuts
To quickly stabilize transportation infrastructure and operations statewide, the plan calls for tapping into a greater ...