Massachusetts GOP Seeks Transparency on Migrant Spending

The Massachusetts Republican Party has filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests demanding transparency regarding the alleged $1 billion spent by the Healey-Driscoll Administration on the state’s migrant crisis. Party chair Amy Carnevale criticized the administration for maintaining secrecy around expenditures and not disclosing details on 600 incidents involving police, fire, and emergency medical services connected to the emergency shelter system. Reports indicate that the administration has spent millions on hotels and catering services without sufficient oversight, leading to allegations of obfuscation. Additionally, a proposed amendment by State Senator Bruce Tarr to ensure competitive bidding for shelter services was blocked by the Democratic supermajority. The MassGOP claims that the lack of transparency obstructs public interest and accountability. The party's actions reflect a growing frustration with governmental transparency in Massachusetts, as they join efforts from the press to shed light on the spending details.