BOSTON Massachusetts' immigration policies have made it a "magnet state" for new arrivals fleeing into the United States and policymakers ought to consider making the state "less attractive," Republican Sen. Peter Durant said Sunday, as a rise in immigration is being felt around the country and becomes one of the top issues of the 2024 presidential election year.
Hospitals in Boston and northeastern Massachusetts are facing a capacity crisis due to a combination of a severe winter season and significant workforce shortages.