Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll

A new law went into effect Monday that allows Massachusetts tenants to ask the state to seal their past eviction record, making it no longer publicly available electronically or in paper form.

The strained family shelter system is getting drastic changes from the Healey administration as migrant families continue to seek humanitarian relief in Massachusetts.

Support for small business, job opportunities for immigrants and expanded housing are key parts of an economic development bond bill filed last month by Gov. Maura Healey.