Maura Healey, Massachusetts

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.
Healey proposes changes to right to shelter law, aimed at immigration status and background checks
The proposal comes a day before her State of the Commonwealth address and as Republicans are seeking greater oversight of the troubled system.
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.
Mass. Gov. Healey calls for residency requirement for shelter law
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey called for “significant changes” to the state’s Right to Shelter Law on Wednesday, including a residency requirement long sought by Republicans and stronger criminal background checks.
Governor Healey looks to revisit right-to-shelter law
As the migrant crisis intensifies in Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey is calling for a closer look--and potential overhaul--of the right-to-shelter law.
Healey proposes new changes to right to shelter law
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is proposing new changes to the state’s right to shelter law as the state continues to wrestle with the cost of maintaining the program, which has housed thousands of Massachusetts residents and newly arrived migrant families in recent years.
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 ...
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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1st Berkshire State Rep. Barrett ready for another session on Beacon Hill ahead of Healey’s State of the Commonwealth
As a new legislative session begins in Boston and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey prepares to deliver her State of the ...
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Mass. Gov. Maura Healey says she’ll move to do away with renter-paid broker fees
Offering a glimpse into her upcoming legislative priorities, Gov. Maura Healey on Monday said she plans to offer an outside ...
Mass. Gov. Healey announces plan to eliminate pricey brokers' fees for renters
Getting rid of the fees, usually one month's rent will make it "possible for more young people, seniors and families to stay ...
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Faster track for state mass transportation: Healey touts $8 billion initiative in city
The funding will be channeled to support the MBTA and stabilize the system that serves almost 800,000 riders on a daily basis ...
House budget chief wants more info on shelter crimes before advancing Healey’s spending bill
A top House Democrat said he wants to see more information on crimes committed in state-run shelters and a plan to boost ...
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 ...