"Massachusetts in State of Emergency as Migrant Shelter Reaches Capacity"

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has declared a state of emergency as the state's emergency shelters reach capacity due to an increasing number of migrants arriving from other countries and rising housing costs for residents. Healey called on the federal government for funding and expedited work authorizations for migrants. The state is currently housing over 5,500 families, including newborns and young children, and the numbers are 80% higher than a year ago. Shelter providers have been working to accommodate the demand, but a change in approach is needed. Healey emphasized the need for federal partnership, funding, and urgent action to address the crisis.