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Today on Beacon Hill

9:00am State House Innovation Day, Great Hall, State House

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Citizens' Housing & Planning Association Passive House for Affordable Housing Forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Morris Auditorium, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston

“Massachusetts ranks in the top three of per capita debt in the country,” said Rep. Jim Lyons (R-Andover), the lone member who opposed the package. “Our overall debt has increased from $19 billion to over $26 billion dollars since 2009. The overall debt per person in Massachusetts has grown from approximately $23,000 in 2010 to over $32,000 in 2016. Our overall spending is unsustainable. My job is to protect the hardworking taxpayers and families of my district and that is exactly what my vote does.”

Representative Jim Lyons

Speaking about the affordable housing bill which he was the only member to oppose.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Republicans give voice to audacious effort to discredit FBI, Mueller » Boston Globe

Kochs rally donors to spend more to protect business gains » Boston Globe

Steve Wynn Stepping Down As RNC Finance Chairman Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations » WBUR

Moulton will bring Salvadoran guest to State of the Union » The Salem News

US Rep. Richard Neal seeks White House update on Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands hurricane recovery efforts » The Republican

US Rep. Richard Neal invites Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi as guest for President Donald Trump's 1st State of the Union Address » The Republican

Business

New name just the tip of Salem foundation's rebranding effort » The Salem News

Berkshire Museum art-sale litigators not always on opposing sides » The Berkshire Eagle

Maine bottlers say their raw water is like 'miracle drug' — and safe » Boston Globe

Waiting game for AG report, as Berkshire Museum injunction expires Monday » The Berkshire Eagle

Boston's Bid For HQ2 Overlooks Amazon's Awful Labor Practices » WBUR

Employee theft 'shockingly common' at nonprofits » Boston Globe

Court filing suggests talks underway to resolve Berkshire Museum art sale » Berkshire Eagle

Education

New Metco leader is a social justice advocate with big plans for expansion » Boston Globe

After report he was contacted about Harvard's top job, World Bank chief says he's staying put » Boston Globe

Funds for buses causing stress for regional schools » Sentinel & Enterprise

Bright Futures early childhood educators are optimistic positive changes coming: Viewpoint » The Republican

In defense of recess » Commonwealth Magazine

Jeff Riley, Lawrence official, gets nod for state education commissioner » Boston Globe

POLITICS: Money matters for college students » Wicked Local Arlington

Environment

As We See It: The fact on climate reality and what you can do about it » The Daily News of Newburyport

Herbicide opponents gear up for the next fight » Wicked Local Harwich

Forecast sparks sandbag prep in Provincetown » Cape Cod Times

Senators assembling omnibus clean energy bill » Boston Business Journal

Gaming

Fantasy sports sites could face hefty fees » The Salem News

State gaming panel to hold hearing on allegations of misconduct against casino mogul Steve Wynn » Boston Globe

If sexual misconduct allegations against Steve Wynn are true, he fails Massachusetts casino standards, Gov. Charlie Baker says » The Republican

Health Care

Paying more and getting less: As hospital chains grow, local services shrink » STAT News

Former Sen. Michael Knapik takes job with Baystate Health » The Republican

Housing

Truro mulls townwide restriction on house size » Cape Cod Times

Immigration

Lives left in the balance amid DACA uncertainty » Boston Globe

Martha's Vineyard immigration case headed for Supreme Court » Martha's Vineyard Times

Activists Hail Release Of Western Mass. Resident From ICE Detention » WAMC

Insurance

2,000 Health Connector customers lack valid addresses, audit finds » The Republican

Labor

Salary program for women takes aim at wage gap » Boston Herald

Legislative

The Column: Intrigue over senator's departure » Lowell Sun

Departure of only black senator leaves void in Statehouse » South Coast Today

Massachusetts State Senate sessions subdued after Stan Rosenberg's resignation » Wicked Local Taunton

Dark cloud remains amid Rosenberg investigation » Lowell Sun

Friedman appointed to review Senate's sexual harassment policies » Wicked Local Burlington

Local Government

First draft of policy guidelines tailor-made for MetroWest approved » Wicked Local

A man's legacy, Lowell's pride strong at Tsongas Center » Lowell Sun

Hinds, others, call for greater promotion of the region's outdoor recreation » The Greenfield Recorder

At forum, state officials urged to bring development to Nashoba Valley » Lowell Sun

Keller @ Large: City Council President Wants Boston To 'Think Outside The Box' » CBS Boston

Worcester councilors are asked to scrap automatic pay raises » Worcester Telegram

Lynn house may be demolished due to drug overdoses » Lynn Daily News Item

Opinion

Full accounting needed on Northern Pass deal » Boston Globe

Our Opinion: Eversource a suspect hydropower choice » The Berkshire Eagle

Our view: Equal justice -- for those who can afford it » Gloucester Times

The Berkshire Museum defends its most important asset: its open doors » Boston Globe

Time is now for Massachusetts to invest in early education (Guest viewpoint) » MassLive

Don't slight Salem witch trial history » Boston Globe

Bolling: More women, minorities must join political ranks » Boston Herald

At Trump address, a soldier who stands tall for her rights » Boston Globe

Analysis: Rebuttal role is big risk, little reward for Rep. Joe Kennedy III » Boston Herald

Politics

Gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez visits Fall River » Herald News

Baker, other GOP governors thriving in Democratic states » South Coast Today

Gubernatorial candidate Setti Warren's New Bedford appearance focused on opioids, funding » South Coast Today

Dorcena Forry's open state Senate seat draws interest from several possible candidates » Boston Globe

Mazen drops out of 3rd District congressional race » Sentinel & Enterprise

Four local candidates for 3rd district participate in forum » The Eagle Tribune

Gov. Baker backs away from casino mogul Steve Wynn » Boston Herald

Joe K's star turn dimmed by Dem leadership's suddenly plummeting stature » Boston Herald

SUNDAY NOTEBOOK: Be on the lookout for mayor's missing dog » Sentinel & Enterprise

Gomez Steps into Senate Race and toward Primary Battle with Welch » Western Mass Politics and Insight

3rd District candidate Das comes out swinging in Sun Editorial Board meeting (VIDEO) » Lowell Sun

Mazen bows out of CD3 field, cites fundraising and health » State House News Service

Brookline Resident Tommy Vitolo Kicks Off State Rep Campaign » Brookline Patch

Public Health

New mothers overcoming addiction face a world of obstacles » Boston Globe

Group takes part in vigil, march to oppose closure of Morton maternity ward » Taunton Gazette

Public Safety

Wellesley Fire Department earns state grants » The Wellesley Report

Turn in bump stocks before ban begins this week, Massachusetts State Police say » The Republican

State Government

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on archaic laws, housing package » The Republican

A.G. Healey to host discussion tonight » The Eagle Tribune

Transportation

“Major” East-West rail announcement expected Monday » WWLP 22 News

Ah, South Coast Rail promises, must be an election year » Herald News

BRPC Wants to Know How Towns Spend Chapter 90 Funds » iBerkshires

$420,000 for East Road bridge replacement » Athol Daily News

East-West rail study's inclusion in MassDOT plan a 'major breakthrough,' Sen. Eric Lesser says » The Republican

East-West rail study back on track » WWLP 22 News

Utilities

Fossil fuel burners, clean energy sector, and Democrat Setti Warren pan Eversource hydro deal for Massachusetts » The Republican

AG Healey to scrutinize Baker's choice of Northern Pass in Massachusetts clean energy procurement » The Republican

Solar Fees are Burning Southern New England » ecoRI

Baker plans home energy audit » State House News Service

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 1/29

9:00am State House Innovation Day, Great Hall, State House

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Citizens' Housing & Planning Association Passive House for Affordable Housing Forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Morris Auditorium, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston

Tuesday - 1/30

8:30am 2018 Mass. Muslim Lobby Day, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

12:00pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, Oversight Hearing

1:30pm Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Public Hearing

6:00pm Geoff Diehl for Senate 2018 Kick-Off with Matt Light

6:00pm Arlington Fundraiser for Attorney General Maura Healey

6:00pm Geoff Diehl for Senate 2018 Kick-Off with Matt Light

6:00pm Arlington Fundraiser for Attorney General Maura Healey

8:00pm State of the Union Watch Party with Rep. Kevin Kuros

8:00pm State of the Union Watch Party with Rep. Kevin Kuros

Wednesday - 1/31

9:30am Automatic Voter Registration Lobby Day, State House, Boston

10:00am Citizens' Housing & Planning Association Public Housing and Rental Assistance Committee Meeting, 18 Tremont Street, Suite 401, Boston

11:00am Senate Committee on Ways & Means, Oversight Hearing

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

12:00pm Alliance Against Doctor Prescribed Suicide Press Conference, Grand Staircase, State House

2:00pm Joint Committee on Revenue, Public Hearing

6:30pm Geoff Diehl for Senate Reception at "The Barn" with Rep. Jim Lyons

6:30pm Geoff Diehl for Senate Reception at "The Barn" with Rep. Jim Lyons

Thursday - 2/1

10:00am Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Executive Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Senate Session, Full Formal Session

Friday - 2/2

No Hearings Scheduled


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