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State scrambles to respond to migrant families sleeping at Logan Airport
One pregnant mom and her children spent the night on the floor of Terminal E on Saturday. -
Number of migrants with work permits triples
New data shows success in quickly getting migrants sought-after work approvals, state and immigration services providers say. -
Healey outlines plan to pay mounting family shelter costs
Administration officials say they can keep the shelter system running without making other budget cuts by tapping surplus funds. -
Despite new law, undocumented immigrants face issues getting driver’s licenses in Massachusetts
A law allowing undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses in Massachusetts launched in July, but many are struggling to access RMV applications and resources. Staff at western Massachusetts nonprofits have been working overtime to help these immigrants. -
In rare show of strength, Mass. Republicans hold up new shelter funding on Beacon Hill
The GOP doesn't get many chances to flex its muscle. -
Clinic has helped over 1,700 migrants with getting work permits
The clinic aims to help families move out of shelter by speeding up the lengthy work permitting process. -
Chinatown YMCA offering daytime services for migrant families in Boston
Migrants who are spending nights in a state office building now have a place to go during the day. -
Beacon Hill can’t make a deal, leaves $250M for shelter crisis in limbo after Wednesday deadline
A $2.8 billion spending bill will now be mired in private negotiations after the state House and Senate failed to agree before a Wednesday deadline. -
Healey-federal partnership could approve work authorization for migrants in weeks, not months
The goal, insiders say, is to process hundreds of work authorization applications per day. -
Mass. shelters hit capacity, sending new migrant families and unhoused to waitlist
State officials say they will keep list of families in need as they try to find new spots. Advocates are hoping new state money will create new housing options.