Must-Reads
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Gov. Healey says proposed rent control ballot question is already having an effect on Massachusetts
WBUR
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‘No-show Nick’?: Opponent calls out Rep. Boldyga for not going to committee hearings in 2025
MassLive
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Kraft Group reaches deal with Foxborough on security funding for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium
Boston Globe
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Could a merger between GBH and WBUR save the public media giants? One of the stations is open to exploring the idea.
Boston Globe
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Rent control opponents warn of $300 billion impact to local budgets
Commonwealth Magazine
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Lawmakers examine rail, roads during marathon budget hearing at UMass
Gazette Net
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Green Cement Startup Slashes Staff After Trump Cuts Support
Bloomberg
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Flag up: Skeptics say region's World Cup economic hopes need a reality check
Boston Business Journal
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Ché Anderson of Worcester named Mass Cultural Council's new chair
Worcester Telegram
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How Trump’s War With Iran Changed the World in a Week
New York Times
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Trump's on the ROAD to nowhere
Punchbowl News
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Iran Issues Chilling Warning to U.S.: 'Blood of Invaders'
TIME
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Hawley introduces bill to remove FDA approval for Mifepristone
The Hill
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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for Haitian Immigrants
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
Health Connector Authority Board Meeting
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DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee
Health Policy Commission Regulatory Hearing
Haverhill Re-Election Campaign Reception for Auditor Diana DiZoglio
New Media
Quote of the Day
“This administration is committing Watergate level crimes multiple times per week—and those are the ones we know about. It’s crazy to think about what else will come out after.”
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
Artificial Intelligence
Beltway Politics
Business
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Boston lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison for stealing $2 million from clients
Boston Globe
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State lawmakers rush to set rounding rules for when there are no pennies
Boston Globe
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This Central MA plant is now home to world's largest tofu production line
Worcester Telegram
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Seamark restaurant in Encore Boston Harbor to close, weeks after employees unionized
Boston Globe
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Veterinary drug firm Dechra will move global HQ to Boston this summer
Boston Globe
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Cintas inks multibillion-dollar deal to buy Mass. uniform supplier UniFirst
Boston Globe
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The very 'unBoston' firing of BSO music director Andris Nelsons
Boston Globe
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In Seaport stop, Healey talks up Mass. biz. But GOP guv hopeful says it’s too little, too late
MassLive
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Gov. Healey highlights business expansions, job growth in chamber address
NBC Boston
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Healey calls for teamwork with business to tackle state's challenges
Boston Business Journal
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Upscale Encore restaurant to close, lay off 56 workers
Boston Business Journal
Cannabis
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'We need to hit the brakes': Plummeting pot prices are tanking the Massachusetts marijuana industry
Boston Globe
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CCC agrees to limit delivery licenses until 2029
State House News Service
Education
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Charter schools are subject to public records law, SJC rules
Commonwealth Magazine
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Healey doubles down on early college: 'For too long, money's been a barrier'
Boston Globe
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Shutesbury advocates for rural school aid
Gazette Net
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Catholic school in Medford announces 'heart-wrenching decision' to close after nearly 100 years
Boston Globe
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Top Boston school exec's tryst with teachers' union VP raises eyebrows as district reels from huge pay increase
Contrarian Boston
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After legal battle with Harvard, woman's quest to reclaim images of enslaved ancestors culminates in public museum display
Boston Globe
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SJC rules charter schools must comply with public records law
Boston Globe
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Harvard, MIT received hundreds of millions in funding from China, Venezuela and even Russia: Trump admin
Boston Herald
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$1 Billion Massachusetts High School Plans Mostly Multi-Person Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
New Boston Post
Environment
Health Care
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Healthcare costs blow past state benchmark for fourth straight year
Boston Business Journal
Housing
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Editorial: Shelter restrictions pay off, but not for everyone
Boston Herald
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Real estate group warns rent control ballot proposal could lower property taxes for cities and towns
WBUR
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Real estate-backed study warns that rent control could tank Massachusetts property values
Boston Globe
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Rent control opponents warn of $300 billion impact to local budgets
Commonwealth Magazine
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Housing could land in 'God's Backyard'
Lynn Daily News Item
Human Services
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Family shelter system swings from overflowing to empty beds
State House News Service
Immigration
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Judge orders release of 14-year-old girl detained by federal immigration agents in Marlborough and transferred to New York
Boston Globe
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State Bills Would Restore Immigrant Protections at Schools and Churches
The Provincetown Independent
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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow it to revoke protected status for Haitian nationals
SCOTUS Blog
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Judge orders release of 14-year-old girl detained by federal immigration agents in Marlborough and transferred to New York
Boston Globe
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Healey and Trahan demand release of 14-year-old girl police say was detained by ICE
NBC Boston
Judiciary
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Guv taps attorney, assistant magistrate for judgeships
State House News Service
Local Government
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Leverett Select Board opts for 'unugly' design for Mill Yard Road bridge
Gazette Net
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Southwick Select Board split on supporting meal tax
MassLive
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Amherst council commits $1.6M to middle school roof replacement as road funding takes a hit
Gazette Net
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Former Worcester area retirement CEO abused public funds, report finds
Worcester Telegram
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Boston City Council to review snow space saver policy after violent neighbor disputes
Boston Herald
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Kraft Group reaches deal with Foxborough on security funding for World Cup games at Gillette Stadium
Boston Globe
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Worcester negotiating with Holden after court ends sewer dispute
The Worcester Guardian
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Boston mayor's election chief whose oversight led to state receivership bounced to different department
Boston Herald
Politics
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Lucas: Kennealy turns to buddy system in run for governor
Boston Herald
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Healey urges voters to reject rent control, income tax-cut ballot questions
Boston Globe
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In challenging Markey for US Senate seat, Moulton faces a test: making the ballot
Boston Globe
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Grossi seeks GOP nod to challenge Trahan
The Eagle Tribune
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‘No-show Nick’?: Opponent calls out Rep. Boldyga for not going to committee hearings in 2025
MassLive
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South Boston St. Patrick's Day Breakfast to include international officials, local performers
Dorchester Reporter
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Briefings: Now the Governor's Council Has a Primary in the 413
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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Acton Veteran Gary Grossi Launches Republican Challenge to Rep. Lori Trahan in Massachusetts' Third District
New Boston Post
Public Health
Public Safety
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Keep those World Cup tickets! Foxboro, Kraft Group settle on deal
Boston Herald
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Mass State Police withhold Sgt. Scott Quigley's 8 cruiser crash reports
Boston Herald
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Deal reached in Foxborough's World Cup standoff
Boston Business Journal
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Driver who slammed into Shrewsbury PD indicted on attempted murder charges
Worcester Telegram
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A deal in Foxborough eases worries, but Mass. World Cup preparations still lag
Boston Globe
State Government
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Embattled ex-Gov. Maura Healey aide LaMar Cook released on $25,000 bail
Boston Herald
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Healey and other governors call for Congress to rein in Trump's tariffs
NBC Boston
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Tariff refunds? After making demand, Healey tempers expectations
WCVB
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Embattled ex-Gov. Maura Healey aide LaMar Cook released on $25,000 bail
Boston Herald
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'It's high time for Massachusetts to strike this banner and do it proudly': Campaign in support of changing Massachusetts state seal, flag, and motto reaches Sheffield
the Berkshire edge
Taxation
Transportation
Utilities
Press Releases
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Massachusetts Impacted by Winter Storms
USDA
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Governor Healey, 18 Other Governors Urge Congress to Block President Trump’s Illegal, Costly Tariffs
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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AG Campbell Reaches $2.25 Million Settlement with MV Realty Over Deceptive Business Practices and Predatory Mortgage Agreements
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Quincy Education Leaders Spotlight Preschool Expansion Through Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Unlawful Data Demand To Colleges And Universities
Office of Attorney General Andrea Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Civic Learning Week, Highlights MA250 “Bold Stories, Bright Legacies” Student Initiative
Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Governor Healey Highlights Recent Wave of Business Expansions Bringing Thousands of Jobs to Massachusetts
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Healey-Driscoll administration launches opioid settlement funds dashboard
Mass. Department of Public Health
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8.7 Million to Support Energy Efficient and Clean Energy Projects
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Massachusetts Agriculture Day with $3.3 Million in Funding to Support Farmers and Buy Local Efforts
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs