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Governor says state is at capacity on emergency housing and urges federal action on new arrivals
Summary
During a stop at Haymarket Station the Governor said the state is working to "depopulate" emergency shelters and that officials have signaled they cannot continue to accept new arrivals; the Governor called the issue a federal responsibility and noted a state auditor review of DCF services is being implemented.
The Governor told reporters that the administration is working to "depopulate" emergency housing and help people move into employment and permanent housing, and said the state has sent a clear signal that it is at capacity and "cannot continue to take on new arrivals." The remarks came during a broader press event about…
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