Democratic leaders in the Massachusetts House say changes to how the state manages its family shelter system are necessary, as increasing demand and declining tax revenue continue to strain the program.
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Brockton High School, where student behavior is so bad some committee members asked to have the National Guard brought in, has been hurt by budget cuts that have left classrooms understaffed and hallways unmanned at the 3,600-student school.
Tensions boiled over during the meeting, but there was cheering when the superintendent who has been on leave amid an investigation over district finances got up to speak.