Facing financial strain amid a wave of migrants fleeing unrest in their home countries, the spending bill would impose a new nine-month limit on how long families can stay in the state’s emergency shelters, with limited extensions or waivers available.
The housing crisis has finally grabbed the attention of top elected officials such as Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, and 2024 could prove a crucial year for efforts to dig out of the shortage.