Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Boston tax relief response, ballot question reform emerge for Senate action
Commonwealth Magazine
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Ballot measure to repeal Mass. cannabis law faces challenge over deception claims
MassLive
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Inclusionary zoning in the legal firing line as Senate tries to boost policy
Commonwealth Magazine
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After Minneapolis shooting, Boston protests while Wu calls out 'cruel and vicious agenda' of Trump administration
WBUR
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Trump administration continues to target Boston's 'sanctuary' policies as Wu, local pols respond to Minn. ICE shooting
Boston.com
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Deerfield Rep. Blais resigning to work at UMass Amherst
State House News Service
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Cost, location concerns linger ahead of World Cup's arrival
WGBH
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'The Bad Old Days': Why the ICE shooting in Minneapolis has raised alarms with Mass. police experts
MassLive
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Early literacy bill may emerge soon for Senate debate
State House News Service
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Trump says he wants government to buy $200b in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates
Boston Globe
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Mass General Brigham to take over insurer Fallon Health
Boston Globe
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Federal immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
Boston Globe
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Minneapolis district attorney pledges independent probe after FBI cuts off coordination on ICE shooting
The Hill
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US added 50K jobs in December as hiring slowed
The Hill
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Election year blues for Johnson and Thune
Punchbowl News
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How right-wing creators bend reality to their will
Vox Media
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
Conservationist Pesticide Advisory Council Meeting
Via Zoom
Birthday: Rep. Bradley Jones, Jr.
Birthday: Rep. Christopher Worrell
New Media
Instagram
Podcasts
From Hand Gestures to Headaches, I'm Celebrating 200 Political Contessa Episodes of WTF Moments Final
Political Contessa with Jennifer Nassour
Dennis Lehane says His Boston is a Vanished World.
Dennis Lehane Says His Boston Is A Vanished World
Substack
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“"We cannot sit by while constitutional protections erode and bloodshed mounts ... Portland is not a ‘training ground’ for militarized agents, and the ‘full force’ threatened by the administration has deadly consequences ... There was a time when we could take them at their word. That time is long past ... That is why we are calling on ICE to halt all operations in Portland until a full and independent investigation can take place.””
Portland Mayor holds press conference after federal agent-involved shooting in Oregon
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Scoop: White House contacted Secret Service about MTG, sources say
Axios
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If Greenland is too big, meet the nations America might conquer during lunch
Boston Globe
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Trump administration unleashes torrent of untruths after woman shot dead by ICE
The Guardian
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Neoconservatives typically at odds with Trump's foreign policy are praising his move in Venezuela
Boston Globe
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Trump can't legally abandon a Senate-approved climate treaty
Boston Globe
Business
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Charles River Labs CEO to retire in 2026 after 30+ years at the helm
Boston Business Journal
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Wu Announces Community Benefits Agreement with Kraft Group for Everett Stadium
Beacon Hill Times
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Cost, location concerns linger ahead of World Cup's arrival
WGBH
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John Barros emerges as top choice to head Mass. Convention Center Authority
Boston Globe
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The Draft in Allston shut down after underage drinking
Axios
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Long-awaited Newton housing, retail project lands $220M financing
Boston Business Journal
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Massachusetts bank seeks new CEO as leader emphasizes staying independent
Boston Business Journal
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Senators advance bill enabling businesses to shift charge credit card fees to customers
State Affairs
Cannabis & Psychedelics
Democracy
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A killing in Minneapolis. By a federal officer.
Boston Globe
Education
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.6 Million to Support Higher Education Students with Disabilities
Mass.gov
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Dispute over leadership at Worcester school boils over at contentious meeting
Worcester Telegram
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After a mass shooting, should schools like Brown University demolish the site of violence?
Boston Globe
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Early draft of Frontier budget projects nearly $1M increase
Gazette Net
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Claims against Holyoke Public Schools superintendent in discrimination suit dropped, court docs say
MassLive
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Pozniak: Parents should question campus security
Boston Herald
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Former BPS school bus driver pleads the Fifth over role in deadly crash
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Student loan changes put college costs in crosshairs
Boston Herald
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'They didn't know': South Shore family claims kindergartner was found wandering off school property
Boston 25 News
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Fall River schools get $69,910 to boost student mental health
The Herald News
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Mass. med school offers new way in for low-income students
MassLive
Environment
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Should green transit projects be exempt from some environmental rules?
Boston Globe
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Quabbin towns continue press for fair compensation for water stewardship
Gazette Net
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Two cliff-front homes on Cape Cod sold for $100,000. But how long before the ocean claims them?
Boston Globe
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Amid severe weather, Massachusetts must invest in protecting nature for all
Commonwealth Magazine
Health Care
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Healey unveils $250 million health insurance relief plan
Commonwealth Magazine
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Mass. will spend $250M to lower health insurance bills after federal subsidies expired
WBUR
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Fallon Health merges with Mass General Brigham as health plans face financial pressure
Boston Business Journal
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Massachusetts spending $250 million to blunt cost increases from expired health care subsidies
WGBH
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After 'horrific' rape at Boston Medical Center, councilor pushes for security review
Boston Herald
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As health care subsidies expire, Healey announces plans to manage costs
NBC Boston
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NIH funding cuts in Mass. totaled $125M in 2025, less than predicted
Boston Business Journal
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Aktis raises $318M in IPO after bringing on Lilly as investor
Boston Business Journal
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Bad doctors are out there. But the agency charged with identifying them is faltering.
Boston Globe
Housing
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'Nightmare trying to find a place': New campaign seeks to end pet discrimination in Mass. rentals
Boston Globe
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State Reps Provide Legislative Update To Select Board
Nantucket Current
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MHP Names CHAPA Head as New Executive Director
Banker & Tradesman
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New addition to Worcester's skyline? Developer proposes 19-story apartment building
Worcester Telegram
Immigration
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Healey targets airlines profiting from ICE deportations
Boston Globe
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Boston's 'sanctuary city' law impedes ICE operations, DOJ says in lawsuit
MassLive
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Healey calls on airlines to stop providing charter flights to ICE at Hanscom Field
WBUR
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Healey calls on airlines to stop providing charter flights to ICE at Hanscom Field
WBUR
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Boston area protests erupt after Minneapolis woman Renee Good is killed by ICE agent
WGBH
Insurance
Judiciary
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Judge denies LaMar Cook's bail review
Boston Herald
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Judge orders Northwestern DA to release police misconduct records
Gazette Net
Labor
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Head of Worcester police union sues news website, seeking $10 million
Worcester Telegram
Legislative
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Natalie Blais to resign as state rep.
Greenfield Recorder
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Home-rule petitions on light plant, parking fines among Meschino's Beacon Hill bills
Hull Times
Local Government
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Select Board Opens Annual Town Meeting Warrant
The Bedford Citizen
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Van Campen inaugurated as Mayor of Everett
Everett Independent
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Around Amherst: Hearing set for local historic district
Gazette Net
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Fight over petition to undo Quincy mayor's raise is back in court
Patriot Ledger
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State Reps Provide Legislative Update To Select Board
Nantucket Current
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
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Law enforcement 101: Don't shoot at moving vehicles
Boston Globe
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Pressley urges probe in Minnesota ICE killing
Dorchester Reporter
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'In our eyes he was a hero': Mourners show support after death of Uxbridge officer
Worcester Telegram
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Mass. firefighter arrested, charged with strangling girlfriend, shooting at father
MassLive
State Government
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Guv quiet on discipline for "mistake" of payout to arrested aide
State House News Service
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Boston tax relief response, ballot question reform emerge for Senate action
Commonwealth Magazine
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Gov. Healey calls $31K buyout to alleged cocaine trafficker 'unacceptable'
Boston Herald
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Judge denies petition to review bail for LaMar Cook, ex-governor's aide
MassLive
Taxation
Transportation
Utilities
Press Releases
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Bill to tackle PFAS pollution passes key House Public Health Committee in Massachusetts
Clean Water Action
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GBH News to Launch New Multiplatform Show in February
GBH News
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Pioneer Institute Statement on Mayor Wu’s Decision to Add $100 Million to the Cost of Building a New Madison Park Technical Vocational High School
Pioneer Institute
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Massachusetts biopharma pipeline surges 14% as companies double down on innovation
MassBio
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MassHousing and the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank Finance Deep Energy Retrofits at Treehouse at Easthampton Meadow and the Brian J. Honan Apartments
MassHousing
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Senator Markey Welcomes Senate Vote Opposing Trump's Illegal War for Oil in Venezuela
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Knowingly Concealing the Source of Material Support or Resources to Isis
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Governor Healey Demands Private Airlines Stop Providing Deportation Flights to ICE at Expense of Taxpayers
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3.6 Million to Support Higher Education Students with Disabilities
Mass. Department of Higher Education
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Governor Healey Details Strongest Plan in the Country to Protect Against President Trump’s ACA Cost Hikes
Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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New Data: Income Tax Cut Would Deliver Stronger Revenue Growth
Mass Opportunity Alliance