Massachusetts Governor Dispatches Officials to Texas Border as Shelters Reach Capacity

Governor Maura Healey aims to inform migrants and border authorities about the state's overwhelmed shelter system in an effort to manage the influx.

Massachusetts officials will visit major Texas border cities to communicate the lack of shelter space in the state.
Governor Healey's team includes top state officials and will meet with families, NGOs, and federal authorities.
The state has capped its emergency shelter system and recently imposed a nine-month limit on shelter stays.
Massachusetts has been struggling with an 80% increase in shelter demand over the past year.
The initiative seeks to ensure migrants have accurate information to plan their arrival and find safe accommodations.