"Massachusetts Lawmakers Reach Deal on Controversial Spending Bill"

Legislative leaders in Massachusetts have reached a deal on a bill to address the migrant shelter crisis. However, the bill was blocked by Republican members of the House who oppose the funding without measures to stem the flow of migrants. The bill includes provisions for creating overflow shelters for homeless families, but removes requirements to revoke limits on the number of families allowed into the shelter system. The bill also omits language that would enable the construction of a soccer stadium. Lawmakers have been under pressure to act on the spending package, which includes funding for union contracts and other changes, but it remains unclear when it will reach Governor Maura Healey's desk.