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social-issues1 year ago•4 min saved

"Boston's Cass Rec Center Designated as Overflow Shelter for Logan Airport Migrants"

The Melnea Cass Recreational Complex in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood will serve as an overflow shelter for migrant families, particularly those sleeping at Logan International Airport, starting Wednesday. The complex, which has been used for various purposes in the past, will accommodate families in need of shelter until May 31, after which it will resume its role as a recreation center. Gov. Maura Healey expressed emotional commitment to providing housing for migrants while maintaining community services, as the state grapples with a housing crisis that is expected to cost taxpayers $1 billion this year.

via WCVB Boston|

#boston #emergency-shelter #gov-maura-healey

healthcare1 year ago•3 min saved

Steward Health Care Faces Financial Crisis, Plans to Sell Hospitals

Massachusetts officials, including Gov. Maura Healey, have stated that there will be no bailout for Steward Health Care, a for-profit hospital network facing severe financial distress. Concerns about potential hospital closures and patient care disruptions have prompted discussions among healthcare leaders and public officials, with options including the possibility of other health systems taking over certain Steward facilities or declaring a public health emergency to gain more control over the situation.

via WBUR News|

#financial-struggles #gov-maura-healey #healthcare

real-estate2 years ago•1 min saved

"Massachusetts Home Sales Plummet in Staggering Decline"

Massachusetts experienced a significant drop in home sales in 2023, with single-family home sales decreasing by 22.4% compared to the previous year, attributed to limited inventory and record-high prices. The median price of a single-family home rose to $570,000 in 2023, making it increasingly difficult for many to enter the housing market. Gov. Maura Healey has introduced a $4 billion bill aimed at creating more affordable housing, with a public hearing scheduled for the proposal.

via CBS Boston|

#affordability #gov-maura-healey #home-sales

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Gov. Healey's $375M Spending Cut: Impact on MassHealth, Schools, and Fire Depts.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey plans to cut $375 million from state spending, with MassHealth facing the largest reduction of $294 million due to lower-than-anticipated caseloads. The cuts will impact various sectors, including behavioral health supports, housing services, grants to fire departments, parks, and economic development projects. Despite the reductions, there will be no layoffs, withdrawal from the Rainy Day Fund, or cuts to local aid and school funding. The move comes in response to flagging tax revenues, with the state's fiscal picture prompting a $1 billion reduction in revenue estimates. Legislative leaders and officials are concerned about the impact on local government services, while the administration also plans to increase non-tax revenues by $625 million and tap into a state escrow account to cover rising emergency shelter costs.

via MassLive.com|

#budget-cuts #gov-maura-healey #massachusetts

immigration2 years ago•3 min saved

"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.

via MassLive.com|

#federal-funding #gov-maura-healey #immigration