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Here's what 6 Mass. political observers want to hear in Thursday's State of the Commonwealth speech
WBUR
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Her son struggled to read. Now the Mass. Senate's top Dem is making literacy a priority for 2026
MassLive
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Healey plans to spend $180M to help reduce electric, gas bills for February and March
WBUR
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'Spiral of doom': New report sounds alarm over MBTA's financial future
WGBH
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Mass. court ruling puts brakes on some online sports betting
Boston Globe
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DiZoglio to sue Massport over settlement agreements, condemns Beacon Hill's 'collusion'
MassLive
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Parole In Massachusetts: Ignored, Misunderstood, And Misrepresented
BINJ
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Shellfish from Boston Harbor are now safe enough to eat for the first time in a century
Boston Globe
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Biz chief warns against 'hasty overregulation' of AI
State House News Service
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Opinion: Battenfeld: Kim Driscoll's dubious record in ultimate do-nothing job
Boston Herald
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Trumpism? It hardly exists.
Washington Post
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Cuban Detainee in El Paso ICE Facility Died by Homicide, Autopsy Shows
New York Times
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Insurers face new GOP pressure on affordability
Axios
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Trump in Davos: Live Updates on Zelensky Meeting and Board of Peace Ceremony
New York Times
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We Are Witnessing the Self-Immolation of a Superpower
Wired
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AI is coming for cowboys, too
Axios
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My State Adopted Ranked-Choice Voting. It Was a Mistake.
The Dispatch
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Greenland deal triggers global sigh of relief
The Hill
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Donald Trump vs. the World
TheBulwark
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Trump keeps calling Greenland 'Iceland' during Davos speech
The Associated Press
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SC: Navy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress
The Hill
Today on Beacon Hill
House Informal Session
Senate Informal Session
New Media
Quote of the Day
“Healey needs to take real action to rein in corporate profiteering, and this is not it. This is using public resources to prop up utility industry profits rather than use regulatory power or legislative action to bring down costs.”
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Democracy
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Watching the Patriots while democracy burns
Boston Globe
Education
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Senate and House aligning on evidence-based reading instruction
Commonwealth Magazine
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State awards $3.9M for early literacy tutoring to over 80 schools
WWLP.com
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State education officials pitch new high school graduation requirements
Bay State Banner
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Massachusetts celebrates academic excellence in 63 schools
22WWLP.com
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Senate to join House in early literacy reform bid
State House News Service
Gaming
Health Care
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Fallon's Worcester footprint under microscope in insurance deal
State House News Service
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Assisted living facility in Ware sued for negligence, breach of contract
MassLive
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States Take on Skyrocketing Health Premiums in Wait for Congress
Bloomberg Tax
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Fallon's Worcester footprint under microscope in insurance deal
Sentinel & Enterprise
Housing
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Mass. Housing Partnership names new executive director after 36 years under same leader
Boston Business Journal
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Boston Chamber of Commerce boss: 'Rent control is a terrible idea'
Boston Herald
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Healey shuttered hotels serving as shelters for homeless last year. Why is the state still paying for vacant rooms?
Boston Globe
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Boston Chamber of Commerce boss: 'Rent control is a terrible idea'
Boston Herald
Immigration
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Mass. cities like Somerville are preparing for the next ICE surge, if there is one
Boston Globe
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ICE launches immigration enforcement effort in Maine called 'Operation Catch of the Day'
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Maine's response to ICE shows cracks in 'community' protection
Boston Herald
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Masks off and warrants out: State Sen. Edwards files bill to curb ICE actions at Mass. courthouses
WBUR
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South Coast immigrant advocates gird for impact of Trump visa ban
The New Bedford Light
Judiciary
Legislative
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Audit examined settlement agreements, non-disclosure usage
State House News Service
Local Government
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Two New Bedford Councilors Join Republican Party
WBSM
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'I object.' Councilor stalls repeal of Quincy's controversial raises
Patriot Ledger
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Holyoke mayor says councilor's comments during OUI arrest 'distract' from city's progress
MassLive
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'I won this election for him,' Mayor O'Connell says of her late father
Taunton Gazette
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'I object.' Councilor stalls repeal of Quincy's controversial raises
Patriot Ledger
Politics
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Belmont woman has decided to run for MA state treasurer. Here's why
Wicked Local
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Ballot questions piling up in Mass. ahead of election
NBC Boston
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Maura Healey is running for reelection. Experts weigh in on her odds.
Taunton Gazette
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Here's what 6 Mass. political observers want to hear in Thursday's State of the Commonwealth speech
WBUR
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Here's who is considering boycotting the World Cup as Trump threatens Greenland
MassLive
State Government
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Massachusetts state auditor announces she'll file lawsuit against Massport
Boston Herald
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DiZoglio seeks to sue Massport and knocks state government's culture of 'withholding' info
WGBH
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DiZoglio accuses Healey, Campbell of blocking audits, "gaslighting"
Axios Boston
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Massachusetts auditor cites $31K LaMar Cook buyout while slamming Beacon Hill 'collusion' to obstruct audits
Boston Herald
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Lawmakers push for ballot campaign rule reform
22WWLP.com
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Battenfeld: Kim Driscoll's dubious record in ultimate do-nothing job
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts state auditor announces she'll file lawsuit against Massport
Boston Herald
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DiZoglio accuses Healey, Campbell of blocking audits, "gaslighting"
Axios
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What are the best paying elected jobs in Massachusetts? Governor, DAs
The Herald News
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Audit finds misuse of NDAs and taxpayer money in Massachusetts
22WWLP.com
Taxation
Transportation
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The MBTA says it's still 'testing' South Station fare gates. Commuters are calling them 'obnoxious.'
Boston Globe
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State auditor to sue Massport over secretive $1.4 million settlement
Boston Globe
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There's plenty of impatience to go around in Allston on the Mass. Pike megaproject
Boston Globe
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City Council passes 90-day parking ban near Worcester elementary school
Worcester Telegram
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There's plenty of impatience to go around in Allston on the Mass. Pike megaproject
Boston Globe
Utilities
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Healey says Mass. will shave $180 million from residents' electric bills in bid to ease rising energy costs
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts to cut gas and electric bills in February and March, Gov. Healey says
CBS News
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Financial relief for skyrocketing energy bills this winter: Here are the details
Worcester Telegram
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In speech to lawmakers, Healey to announce 10%-25% cut to Mass. utility bills
MassLive
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Gov. Maura Healey announces temporary rate cuts amid soaring heating bills
WCVB
Press Releases
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Parents Divided as AI Rapidly Reshapes Massachusetts Classrooms
EdTrust
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Worcester trust fund supports affordable housing needs
Mass. Municipal Association
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Massachusetts Voters Overwhelmingly Support Passage of the Road to Opportunity Act
ACLU of Mass.
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Markey and Pressley Hold Field Hearing on TPS for Haiti, Express Solidarity with Mass. Haitian Community
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Massachusetts Publishes FAFSA Completion Dashboard to Encourage Students to Apply for Financial Aid
Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces No-Cost Early Literacy Tutoring for 84 More Elementary Schools
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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Governor Healey Nominates Craig Mulcahey to the District Court and LaKeshia Parker Small to the Juvenile Court
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Audit Reveals Lack of Oversight, Violation of State Regulations, Violation of State Law Around Settlement Agreements, Including Non-Disclosure Agreements and Confidentiality Clauses
Office of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio
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Agenda for Leadership: A Vision for Accessible, Innovative Care
Pioneer Institute
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CRWA awarded $500K in federal funding to help protect watershed communities from flooding
Charles River Watershed Association