Massachusetts' emergency family shelter funding faces imminent shortfall, with Democrats in disagreement over a spending bill.

Massachusetts' emergency family shelter system faces imminent funding shortfall, with direct funding expected to run out in less than two weeks. House and Senate Democrats are in disagreement over a spending bill that would replenish shelter funding for the remainder of the fiscal year, with disputes over state savings, shelter stay time limits, and takeout drink sales for restaurants. The administration calls for federal assistance and has the option to shift other funds temporarily to avoid service disruption until a deal is reached.

April 19, 2024
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