"Gov. Healey Takes Action: State of Emergency Declared to Address Migrant Shelter Shortage"

Gov. Maura Healey has declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts due to a shortage of available shelters for the increasing number of migrants entering the state. She is requesting federal funding and expedited work authorization for migrants in need of jobs and housing. The governor emphasized the need for a national response to address the issue and called on Massachusetts residents to offer support. The number of migrant families in state shelters has risen significantly, and the emergency declaration could put pressure on the Biden administration to provide federal aid. Other states, such as New York and Illinois, have also declared emergencies due to shelter shortages.