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Massachusetts Governor Faces Backlash Over Housing Fund Shift

8/8/2025

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is under fire for reallocating funds from migrant shelters to the HomeBASE program, which offers up to $30,000 in housing aid. The budget skyrocketed from $9.5 million in 2022 to a staggering $97 million by 2025. Critics claim the program is poorly managed and inadequately supports migrants, while Healey's team stands by its eligibility criteria.

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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is under fire for reallocating funds from migrant shelters to the HomeBASE program, which offers up to $30,000 in housing aid. The budget skyrocketed from $9.5 million in 2022 to a staggering $97 million by 2025. Critics claim the program is poorly managed and inadequately supports migrants, while Healey's team stands by its eligibility criteria.