Immigration

Healey calls emergency shelter situation not sustainable

Healey calls emergency shelter situation not sustainable

'There's a lot of questions,;' says speaker after Big 3 meeting

By Chris Lisinski Immigration 0 Comments Sep 20, 2023

STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE HOUSE SPEAKER Ron Mariano is “still searching for some answers” about the scope of the fast-changing emergency shelter crisis, while Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday delivered another impassioned plea for federal aid that she acknowledged so far has not been forthcoming. The record number of families in need of shelter, many(...)

Poll finds rising concern about immigration in Mass.

10% say immigration is most important issue facing state

Healey pleads for federal help in addressing shelter crisis

Says migrants, refugees could be answer to filling state job vacancies

State’s investments in immigrants pay off

Mass. needs new arrivals to keep economy moving forward

In-state tuition, financial aid in sight for undocumented students

Proposal gained support from immigrant advocates, business community

There’s a fatal flaw in fast-track immigration proceedings

Approach left asylum seekers with no legal representation

Sabrineh Ardalan

Eng mum on cause of slow zones, timetable for elimination

Attrition rate of employees at the MBTA is currently 13%

April tax revenues plunge 23% below forecasted levels

Leaders on Beacon Hill say tax package still in play

Momentum building for removing another barrier for immigrants

Educators back in-state tuition rates for undocumented students

Undocumented students are the key to our future

But we're not doing enough to support them

House leaders wary of Baker prediction on immigrants

Mariano calls emergency shelter forecast 'artificial deadline'

Low birth rates, slow immigration harms state workforce

CommonWealth Staff

A college president’s assessment of DACA

We need these students, and Congress needs to protect them

Question 4 won’t make roads any safer

Data indicate fatalities increase with driver's license law

07/30/20, immigration, driver's licenses, drivers license

Question 4 is an investment in health

Without licenses, many undocumented immigrants miss doctor appointments

07/30/20, immigration, driver's licenses, drivers license

For safety and fairness, vote yes on Question 4

Trumped-up opposition is wrong on the facts

Cost of citizenship application is barrier for many

$725 fee is a steep cost for many immigrants

Mitra Shavarini

07/30/20, immigration, driver's licenses, drivers license

Filings flesh out opposing sides in immigrant driver’s license fight

Unions back law, while Mass Fiscal Alliance leads opponents

Shira Schoenberg

coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic

Baker blames Washington, not DeSantis

Says Congress needs to fix ‘screwed up’ immigration system

Signature effort on immigrant driver’s license law nears goal

Repeal bid hits signature target, now seeks to add some cushion

07/30/20, immigration, driver's licenses, drivers license

Undocumented immigrants can get Mass. drivers’ licenses in July 2023

Legislature overrides Baker’s veto to pass bill into law

Shira Schoenberg

House, Senate agree quickly on immigrant driver’s license bill

Measure could go to Baker's desk as soon as next week

Senate passes license bill with veto-proof majority

Polls show public is split on giving licenses to undocumented

coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic

Baker not satisfied with immigrant license bill

Says he wished Jones amendment on voting had been approved

Immigrant license bill clears House by veto-proof margin

Straus says the legislation meets the 'Baker standard'

Chris Van Buskirk

Massachusetts citizenship and the importance of state power

Immigrant license legislation is not just about driving

License bill heads to House floor on 14-3 vote

3 panel members, including Sen. O'Connor, reserve their rights

Mariano pushing driver’s license bill

Measure would allow undocumented to obtain license to drive

RMV process for checking immigration status is deficient

A confusing, complicated process is badly in need of fixing

Annelise Araujo

Budget provision sets standard on visa document

Requires law enforcement agencies to respond in 90 days

Sarah Betancourt

ICE terminates detention contract with Bristol sheriff

Hodgson, a Trump backer, calls it 'political hit job'

Shira Schoenberg