Massachusetts lawmakers negotiate a bill to provide additional family shelter funding, with a proposed 9-month shelter stay limit and reserve fund usage.
Massachusetts lawmakers are negotiating a bill to provide additional funding to the state's family shelter system and establish time limits for shelter stays. The bill also allows reserve fund usage, with both House and Senate proposing a nine-month cap on shelter stays, with some exceptions. The measures aim to address the increasing demand for shelter due to budget cuts, soft tax revenue, and an influx of migrants.
April 01, 2024
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