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Published
November 27, 2023

Pingree, Collins renew long-shot bids to let asylum seekers go to work

Maine's 1st District congresswoman has submitted an amendment to shorten the waiting period for work permits, and Maine's senior senator is pressing for a similar provision in the Senate.
Published
November 16, 2023

Massachusetts lawmakers fail to approve emergency shelter aid

The state's shelter system hit a self-imposed limit of 7,500 families last week.
Published
November 16, 2023

Finland to close 4 border crossings, accusing Russia of organizing flow of migrants

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on Wednesday linked Russia’s actions to Finland's NATO membership in April after decades of military non-alignment, something that infuriated Moscow.
Published
October 30, 2023

Last asylum-seeking families at Lewiston Ramada moving to Portland motel

They are the last of roughly 20 families housed at the Lewiston inn.
Published
October 25, 2023

Maine asks for federal waiver to let asylum seekers go to work

Although there is no provision for such waivers, the request comes as advocates lobby Congress to support a bill sponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree to shorten the waiting time for work permits.

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Published
October 23, 2023

Move-in date for Brunswick asylum-seekers delayed by fire

A fire at one of the buildings being constructed for 60 asylum-seeking families at Brunswick Landing delayed the construction schedule.
Published
October 19, 2023

Portland mayoral candidates frustrated with federal work rules as asylum seekers look to start new lives

The limitations of the city's power over asylum seekers' work authorization processes has left the five candidates in the Nov. 7 election feeling like there is little they can do, but that won't stop them from trying.
Published
October 19, 2023

National campaign launches to promote Pingree’s asylum seeker work bill

The campaign is rallying support for the bipartisan House Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act, which would reduce wait times for work permits from at least 180 days to just 30 days.
Published
October 17, 2023

Massachusetts governor warns state’s shelter system is nearing capacity

As a 'right-to-shelter' state, Massachusetts is legally required to provide shelter to eligible families.
Published
September 14, 2023

Portland sued for ending Expo lease to accommodate asylum seekers

At the heart of the case is whether Portland had the right to terminate a lease with Promerica Health because of 'sudden' and 'unforseen circumstances' that led to opening a temporary shelter space for asylum seekers.