Massachusetts State Budget Allocating Funds to House Illegal Immigrants

Massachusetts Democrat Gov. Maura Healey signed a state budget allocating $426 million to house illegal immigrants, as the state experiences outward migration. The state's 'right to shelter' law requires housing homeless individuals, leading to high expenses.

Local News Payroll Tax Credit in New York State Budget

New York state budget includes nation's first payroll tax credit for local news organizations to encourage new hiring in struggling journalism industry.