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Massachusetts
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Uyterhoeven the second Somerville rep to seek Senate seat
State House News Service
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SJC weighs state ban on licenses to carry for teenagers
Boston Globe
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Mass vs. the Feds: Beacon Hill dares a Trump clash while dodging a voter backed audit
NEPM
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Mass. inspector general identifies problems with highway rest stop contract process
WBUR
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What this war is, what it isn't, and how New England may feel it
Boston Globe
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Boston police officials dominate the list of highest-paid city workers in 2025
Boston Globe
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Point32Health narrows operating loss to $301M amid cost cuts, layoffs
Boston Business Journal
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Peabody's Anne Manning-Martin Joins Kennealy as Unofficial Running Mate in Massachusetts GOP Lieutenant Governor Race
New Boston Post
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Greater Boston's sewage problem may continue through 2050
Axios
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Trump Opens the Pandora's Box of Assassination
The Atlantic
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MAGA Already Hates Trump's Iran War
The Bulwark
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Boston is a top 5 finalist to host the Democratic National Convention in 2028
Boston Herald
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John Fetterman and the New Era of Punishing Political Nonconformity
The Liberal Patriot
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The Catholic Bishops Who Wrote a Scorching Brief Against Trump
The New Republic
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Wide open governor's races foreshadow midterm uncertainty
Pluribus News
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The quiet billing shift driving up health costs
Axios
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Global Markets Tumble as Iran War Intensifies
New York Times
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Republicans back Trump's war on Iran
Punchbowl News
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Seven takeaways from the Clintons' Jeffrey Epstein depositions
Boston Globe
Today on Beacon Hill
9:30am
MassBudget PolicyTALKS: Revenue, Spending, and Uncertainty, Oh My!
Via Zoom
10:00am
MassDEP Public Hearing
10:00 AM
10:00am
Fire Prevention Regulations Appeals Board Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Creative Sector Day at the State House
Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston
12:00pm
Mass. Commission for the Blind Statutory Advisory Board (SAB) Meeting
Via Zoom
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Transportation: Committee Hearing
State House, Room A-2 & Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government: Committee Hearing
State House, Room 222 & Virtual
2:00pm
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 and Virtual
6:00pm
MassDEP Public Hearing
6:00 PM
7:00pm
What’s Up with the MassDems?: How Party Insiders Control Policy hosted by Our Revolution Massachusetts
Via Zoom
Special election for former Sen. Ed Kennedy's seat
Primary for special election for former Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante's seat
Birthday: Rep. Carole Fiola
Birthday: State Senator Barry Finegold
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Quote of the Day
“So far we’ve heard that although we killed the whole Iranian regime, this was not a regime change war. And although we obliterated their nuclear program, we had to do this because of their nuclear program. And although Iran was not planning any attacks on the US, they also might have been, depending on who you ask. And although we are not fighting this war to free the Iranian people, they are now free, or might be, depending on who seizes power, and we have no idea who that will be. The messaging on this thing is, to put it mildly, confused.”
An X post on how disillusioned MAGA supporters are with the start of a war with Iran.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Editorial: Nonprofits shouldn't be shielded from accountability
Boston Globe
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Offshore wind guru Bruce Carlisle sets MassCEC's sights on ocean-tech
Boston Globe
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Mapping Boston: See how neighborhoods differ in race, income, and housing
Boston Globe
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AG's Office sees historic number of consumer complaints
Boston Herald
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New in Contrarian Boston: "Beat the Press with Emily Rooney" dives into Iran war media coverage, AI shaking up newsrooms, the latest Bari Weiss furor, and CNN's uncertain future |
Contrarian Boston
Cannabis
Education
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Belchertown School Committee weighs 'bell-to-bell' cellphone ban as statewide legislation looms
Gazette Net
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Amherst elementary schools face staff cuts amid consolidation plan
Gazette Net
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State report finds school facilities are improving, but conditions are deeply unequal
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts school build construction costs up, with state eyeballing over $700M projects on horizon
Boston Herald
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‘Doing something different’: Mass. liberal arts college names new president
MassLive
Environment
Federal
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MAGA Already Hates Trump's Iran War
TheBulwark
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
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Meet the new CEO of Worcester County Food Bank
Worcester Telegram
Immigration
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Healey, Campbell have a crucial message for students after ICE reportedly faked ID to enter dorms
MassLive
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Healey, AG remind public ICE needs warrant to enter college dorms after Columbia University incident
Boston Herald
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ICE hits back at Boston, says city police ignored 167 immigration detainer requests in 2025, not 57
Boston Herald
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Can ICE enter MA college dorms? What to know after Columbia student arrest
The Metro West Daily News
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Healey, Campbell have a crucial message for students after ICE reportedly faked ID to enter dorms
MassLive
Insurance
Judiciary
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Supreme Court could loosen law barring marijuana users from owning guns
Sentinel & Enterprise
Labor
Legislative
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3 candidates seek 1st Middlesex Senate District seat in special election
Lowell Sun
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State senators talk AI, housing crisis at forum
The Eagle Tribune
Local Government
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Days after blizzard, Mattapan Square remained packed with snow, residents say
Boston Globe
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Northampton secures grant for ongoing Pine Grove Golf Course restoration
Gazette Net
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Heated Central Mass. council meeting ends with removal of Planning Board chair
MassLive
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Swampscott town administrator meets with Select Board, committees
Lynn Daily News Item
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Quincy official accused of using city funds for steak tips, self‑portrait heads toward plea deal
MassLive
Politics
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3 candidates seek 1st Middlesex Senate District seat in special election
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Here's what the Massachusetts congressional delegation is saying about Trump's military attack on Iran
Boston Globe
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Republican Mike Kennealy picks running mate for 2026 gubernatorial race
Boston Herald
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Mass. GOP candidates call for Trump to talk to Congress about Iran strikes
WGBH
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Montana's Zinke announces plans to retire
Roll Call
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TX: Crockett vs. Talarico. Progressive vs. Moderate. Right?
New York Times
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NY: Supreme Court restores New York Republican’s congressional district
The Hill
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ME: Ruben Gallego backs Graham Platner as Democrats split over Maine Senate race
The Associated Press (AP)
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DNC announces frontrunner cities and date for 2028 convention, will not hold midterm convention
CBS News
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Uyterhoeven the second Somerville rep to seek Senate seat
State House News Service
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Republican Mike Kennealy picks running mate for 2026 gubernatorial race
Boston Herald
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DEATON: Ed Markey's War Powers Criticism Rings Hollow
New Boston Post
Public Safety
State Finance
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IG: Both sides at fault for "chaotic" sheriffs' budget process
State House News Service
State Government
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Nearly $100,000 no-show consult gig for bumbling former state transpo chief
Contrarian Boston
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Focus on fraud has AG girding for another lawsuit
State House News Service
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DiZoglio to be Honored March 19 as a Boston Arts Academy Foundation ‘Champion’
WHAV
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Massachusetts AG Campbell prepared to sue should Trump administration's crackdown on Medicaid fraud in Minnesota shift focus to Massachusetts
Fall River Reporter
Transportation
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Shapiro identifies "too many flaws" in failed MassDOT procurement
State House News Service
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'Micromobility' Commission Recommends Improved Classification, Regulation of Motorbikes and Scooters
StreetsBlog
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Funding Uncertain, T Launches Work to Spell Out Regional Rail Options
Banker & Tradesman
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TSA agents at Logan Airport no longer receiving paychecks during partial government shutdown
CBS News
Utilities
Press Releases
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Adams Police Officer Acted Within Law in 1/27 Officer Involved Shooting
Berkshire District Attorney's Office
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Secretary Galvin Commemorates 250th Anniversary of Evacuation Day with Revolutionary Exhibit
Office of Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin
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Massachusetts energy bill would make big cuts to energy efficiency
Acadia Center
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U.S. Department of Justice Announces Distribution of Over $15 Million for Victims of Global Securities Fraud Scheme
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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National Consumer Protection Week: AG Campbell Issues Consumer Advocacy Report Highlighting Tips And Trends From 2025
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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MassDEP Penalizes Solid Waste Transfer Station in Brockton
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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MA RMV Announces New Enhancements to Commercial and School Pupil Permit Exams
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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MassDOT Announces Sixth Annual Safe Routes to School Program’s Crossing Guard Appreciation Campaign
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell: ICE Needs a Judicial Warrant to Enter Dorms
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Graduate Student Loan Limits for Health Care and Social Workers, Educators
Mass. Executive Office of Education