"Massachusetts Governor Grapples with Migrant Surge, Strains State's Resources"
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy has expressed concern as the state's shelter system nears its capacity due to an influx of migrants, with 40 to 50 new families arriving daily. The state's "right-to-shelter" law entitles migrant families to taxpayer-funded emergency shelter, but the governor is suggesting that other states should consider accepting migrants. As the state struggles to accommodate the increasing demand, families will be placed on a waitlist, with priority given to women, young children, and those with acute medical needs. The state is also considering limiting the length of stay in shelters. Nonprofit organizations are stepping in to provide additional shelter options, but towns in Massachusetts are facing challenges in welcoming large numbers of migrants.