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"It is outrageous and hypocritical that after spending billions of taxpayer dollars on unnecessary tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations—and as the President boasts about the 'great' state of the American economy, that suddenly the White House finds that there is zero money left to pay a minimal cost-of-living adjustment to the patriotic, dedicated public servants,"

Democratic Senator Ben Cardin

On President Donald Trump's budget woes.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Why Mark Penn Is Sounding Trumpy » Politico

Former Deval Patrick aides’ PAC possible prelude to presidential run » Boston Herald

Congressman Richard Neal criticizes Trump over pay raise nixing for federal workers » MassLive

Business

Dinosaurs, ducks and dollars: Mass. tourism industry wants its share of tax money » Boston Business Journal

Will the push to develop city’s tow lot bring a stadium? » Boston Globe

Crimes

F.B.I. Arrests California Man After Threats to Kill Boston Globe Employees » The New York Times

Calif. man charged with making threatening calls to Globe » Boston Globe

Education

Harvard admissions ‘may be infected with racial bias,’ DOJ says » Boston Globe

Walsh voices frustration, apologizes for missing, late school buses » Boston Globe

School accounts rife with questionable spending, sloppy bookkeeping » Boston Globe

Whatever Happened to Universal Pre-K in Boston? » Boston Magazine

Labor

Mass. Marine Trade Association amendment passes » The Sun Chronicle

Local Government

Worcester's Main Street upgrades get underway » Worcester Telegram

Here's what Worcester's Main Street will look like after $11M overhaul is completed » MassLive

BU researchers examine the NIMBY factor » Boston Globe

Squam district proposal delayed » Gloucester Times

State, Plymouth gearing up for 2020 quadricentennial » Worcester Telegram

Opinion

Editorial: The state must rein in community contracts with marijuana firms » Boston Business Journal

Columnist Eric Nakajima: Effective voice to overcome loss of clout » Amherst Bulletin

A presidential indictment may be a ‘distraction,’ but it’s not impossible » Boston Globe

EDITORIAL: Lindstrom is best hope for GOP in senate race » Lowell Sun

Howie Carr: Growing group of disappearing Democrats on Massachusetts ballot » Boston Herald

Letter to the Editor: Pipelines aren't a short-term solution » Boston Business Journal

Viewpoint: Investing in entrepreneurs with disabilities » Boston Business Journal

The Great Trumpkin peers into the mirror of truth » Boston Globe

Every attorney general in the country must force the Catholic Church to tell the truth » Boston Globe

The Republican picks Comerford as best option for Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester Senate seat (Editorial) » MassLive

Letter: Train effort attests to Hinds' skills » The Berkshire Eagle

The Republican urges Franklin district voters to make their own choice (Editorial) » MassLive

Eric Lesser: Senator describes work with Kate Albright-Hanna » Gazette Net

Mass. cannabis commission shouldn’t let towns shake down pot retailers » Boston Globe

Politics

Your Guide to Endorsements in the 2018 Primaries » Boston Magazine

Mindy Domb, Erik Nakajima In Race For Open 3rd Hampshire Seat » New England Public Radio

What to look for in Tuesday vote: Many races, a few competitive » Dorchester Reporter

LGBT supporters confront Lively at vigil » Athol Daily News

Locked in a tough fight, Capuano and Pressley face final sprint on a long holiday weekend » Boston Globe

Some Senate hopefuls cry foul over union money loophole » Lowell Sun

L'Italien voted for gun control -- and was backed by NRA » Lowell Sun

Bourne GOP Backs Mr. Beaty In 5th District Race » The Bourne News

When Having a Progressive Record Isn’t Enough » The Atlantic

Comerford easily tops rivals in fundraising » Gazette Net

How much money have Massachusetts' 2018 statewide primary candidates raised, and who is donating? » MassLive

International issues play key role in Lowell rep’s race » Commonwealth Magazine

Barbara L’Italien accuses Daniel Koh of failing sexual harassment victim » Boston Herald

Voter Guide: Massachusetts Primaries » WBUR

Hanover Town Clerk prepares for ‘sticky’ primary » Wicked Local Hanover

US Senate race: Geoff Diehl leads GOP hopefuls in pre-primary fundraising, but lags far behind Elizabeth Warren » MassLive

Are the parties over? » Commonwealth Magazine

The law-and-order candidate – with a twist » Commonwealth Magazine

Public Health

Boston sees second reported case of West Nile Virus as health officials warn of increased risk » MassLive

Taxation

Dinosaurs, ducks and dollars: Mass. tourism industry wants its share of tax money » Boston Business Journal

The Week In Review

Most read bills of the week:

House Actions This Week: 44

Senate Actions This Week: 32

Press Releases

MMA launches ‘The 351’ podcast » Mass. Municipal Association

City of Boston Designates Three Freedom Trail Sites as Official Landmarks » City of Boston

Fitchburg resident sues ICE agent for unlawful use of excessive force during vehicle stop and arrest » ACLU of Mass.

New EdTrust in MA Brief Highlights Critical Gaps in Massachusetts Math Instruction » EdTrust

Mass. residents have until Dec. 23 to find affordable, comprehensive health coverage for January 2026 » Massachusetts Health Connector

AG Campbell Secures $9 Million Multistate Settlement With Hyundai And Kia For Selling Vehicles Without Industry-Standard Anti-Theft Protections » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Press Statement: Health Care For All Supports Call for Expanded Primary Care Investments » Health Care For All

State Task Force Recommends Rebalancing Health Care Spending to Support Primary Care » Mass. Health Policy Commission

Senator Markey Slams SpaceX for Covering Up Financial Ties to NASA Administrator Nominee Isaacman » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Agrees to Pay $15M to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Scientific Research Grants » U.S. Office of Public Affairs

Governor Healey Strengthens Support for Seasonal Communities to Support Housing Development and Lower Costs » Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration’s Illegal Attempt To Withhold Billions In Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Employers Confront Shifting Workplace » Associated Industries of Mass.

We Know It’s Hot. Why Study Heat? » The Boston Foundation

Entering 2026 with Purpose: The Attorney’s Oath, Legal Ethics, and the Future of Our Profession » Boston Bar Association

Trahan, Beyer, Obernolte, Padilla, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Office of Fusion » Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan

Mass. to Recieve More Thank $146 Million for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program - ABCD Urges Residents to Apply Now » Action for Boston Community Development

Massachusetts CEC Expands Home Navigator Program to Framingham » City of Framingham

Governor Healey Demands ICE Halt Private Deportation Flights Out of Massachusetts Airport » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts Girl Scouts with Service Awards that President Trump Paused » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

DFS Adds New Interior Drone Resources to Support Fire/Rescue Operations » Mass. Department of Fire Services

Number of Massachusetts Students Succeeding on AP Exams Continues to Grow » Mass. Executive Office of Education

Chairman Haggerty, Housing Committee Tour St. Mary’s Center » Office of Rep. Rich Haggerty

Driscoll Brings Discussion on Randolph Census Inaccuracies to Senate Census Committee » Office of Sen. Bill Driscoll

1st Circuit Court Again Sides with Trump Administration, Keeping Law “Defunding” Planned Parenthood Enforceable » Planned Parenthood League of Mass.

Boston Attempting to Shift More Tax Liability to Commercial Properties Again » National Federation of Independent Business, Mass.

API Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Permitting Legislation » American Petroleum Institute


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