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DiZoglio taps attorney general's former political rival to represent her in legislative audit fight

Boston Globe

Mass. AG says she needs more money for lawyers to challenge Trump administration
NBC Boston
SNAP fraud furor adds new fuel to Mass.' 2026 governor's race. But can the GOP convert?
MassLive
Healey, Ayotte drawn to immigration, competitiveness debates
Commonwealth Magazine
As Massachusetts cities stand up to ICE, local police say they're left in an 'untenable position'
Boston Globe
Will South Coast Rail's 'full build' ever happen?
The New Bedford Light

Healey has called for universal pre-K in every Gateway City by the year's end. Providers say they won't get there.
Commonwealth Magazine
Editorial: Voters deserve a final answer on that legislative audit
Boston Globe
Foxborough stalls World Cup license over security
WCVB

National

States push climate superfund bills despite Trump's opposition

Canary Media

Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom become adversaries over push to tax California billionaires
Boston Globe
The Democrats’ Texas Fever Dream Might Actually Come True This Time
New York Times
What to know about the 'equal time' rule Stephen Colbert says led CBS to pull his Talarico interview
The Associated Press (AP)
Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments
Los Angeles Times
Trump Can't Steal the Midterms
TheBulwark

Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Increase if Wealth Tax Is Not Passed
New York Times
AIPAC is accused of covert campaigning as Democratic support falters
Washington Post
Randy Fine faces censure and resignation calls over post on Muslims and dogs
The Hill
The Quintessential Epstein Files Email
The American Prospect
Young Voters Are Turning Away From Trump. Here's Why
TIME

Today on Beacon Hill

9:00am

Board of Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers Meeting

Via Microsoft Teams

10:00am

Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, and Sprinkler Fitters Meeting

Via Microsoft Teams

10:00am

Municipal Police Training Committee Meeting

43 Thomas Patten Drive, Randolph and via Microsoft Teams

12:00pm

Governor's Council Assembly

Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House, Boston

12:30pm

Educators for Excellence Legislative Briefing

Room 428, State House, Boston

New Media

Instagram

A lawyer's journey from working on the ground in election law to becoming a fierce advocate for electoral reform is truly compelling.

Ranked Choice Boston

Recently, I filed HD.5686, An Act Establishing the Missing-Middle Starter Home Development and Home Ownership Program, which was also filed on the Senate side of the building by my friend, Senator Paul Feeney.

Rep. Adam Scanlon

Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress cut $180 BILLION in food assistance to create a slush fund for ICE and cut taxes for their wealthy donors.

Congresswoman Lori Trahan

Last Friday, Governor Healey committed Massachusetts to a three-year, multimillion-dollar contract with a single company, OpenAI, to deploy its AI tool for all 40,000 executive branch employees.

Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven

Podcasts

Tracing the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson through the work of Boston's Mel King

WBUR Up Next

Substack

Plymouth State Delegation Delivers Funding Updates Amid Federal Budget "Headwinds"

South Shore News

Meet America's new swing voter: The anti-system voter. (Or: Why Democrats should think through nominating AOC in 2028)

Strength in Numbers

TikTok

Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke with CityLine in 1990 when he addressed faculty diversity at Harvard University. Jackson died Tuesday at age 84.

WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Massachusetts: The only state where all 3 branches of government which includes the Governor’s Office where they are EXEMPT from the state’s public records law.

Commonwealth Unity Pac

We hit the State House to ask lawmakers about the Auditor’s lawsuit to enforce the legislative audit.

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance

Massachusetts is in a financial crisis. It's time we elect a new kind of governor who can do math and bring down the cost of living in Massachusetts.

Mike Minogue

YouTube

AG tells budget writers she needs more lawyers to fight Trump

WWLP-22News

Foxborough stalls FIFA World Cup entertainment license over $7.8M security bill

WCVB Channel 5 Boston

DiZoglio launches reelection amid legislative audit flareup

WWLP-22News

Maura Healey Changes Tune on Tax Cuts & Affordability: Comes Out Against Income Tax Rollback

Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance

Quote of the Day

“The Legislature, though, has gone to elaborate lengths to delay and avoid dealing with the issue — and the auditor herself — head on.”

Boston Globe Editorial Board

Instead of openly addressing the voter-approved audit and engaging the auditor, the legislature has used procedural delays and legal maneuvering to stall, sidestep, or avoid dealing with the matter head-on, according to the opinion piece

News by Category

Immigration

Judiciary

"I think the court's spoken on this." Governor Healey on Holden/Worcester court decision
Spectrum News

Legislative

DiZoglio turns to courts in ongoing battle to audit state legislature
WAMC
'This is not normal': Brookline lawmakers outline priorities for pivotal year on Beacon Hill
Brookline News
Lawmakers hurry to address bill backlog before session ends
22WWLP.com
Ferrante wins posthumous award for public service
The Eagle Tribune

Local Government

Holyoke among six Gateway Cities getting state economic help for downtown
MassLive
Foxborough blasts World Cup organizers for failing to clarify funding
Axios
Westhampton Planning Board rejects permit for motorcross event
Gazette Net
Why does Northborough fire official say Select Board disrespected him?
The Metro West Daily News

Politics

Cambridge Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem Confirms Bid for State Senate
The Harvard Crimson
DiZoglio seeking second term amid audit standoff with fellow Democrats
WGBH
Gov. Maura Healey talks affordability, education funding and ICE during North Adams campaign stop
The Berkshire Eagle
Howie Carr: Markey and Moulton dumb and dumber
Boston Herald
Diana DiZoglio announces reelection bid for Massachusetts Auditor's Office
Boston Herald
'No Kings' to hold WMass rallies in March
MassLive
Healey, Driscoll play up teamwork on campaign swing
Gazette Net
Seth Moulton Backs DiZoglio Lawsuit To Audit Massachusetts Legislature
New Boston Post
Spotlight: Mike Minogue on Leadership, Legacy and What Comes Next
New Boston Post

Public Health

A rare illness haunts generations of Massachusetts families
Boston Globe

Public Safety

City Council approves Chief Timothy Cohoon to lead NPD
Fig City News
Massachusetts police officer accused of killing pedestrian after drinking at strip club
Boston Herald
State police lieutenant charged in Delgado-Garcia's death was promoted in 2025
South Coast Today

State Government

Transportation

New England TSA officers brace to work for no pay in DHS shutdown
WGBH
Lawmakers Push for Self-Driving Cars Across Massachusetts
National Today
What's planned for new 3-story development near Quincy Adams T station
Patriot Ledger

Utilities

Deep freeze brings red hot energy prices
Greenfield Recorder
State's solar push collides with rural concerns
Athol Daily News
New England's biggest grid battery is up and running in Maine
Canary Media
After year of skyrocketing utility bills, Eversource reports skyrocketing profits
WCVB
Ameresco completes 6MW Rhode Island landfill solar project
WBJournal.com

Press Releases

120 Lawmakers Put Children First in 2025
Campaign for Children
Warren Statement on Trump’s CFTC Preempting State Regulation on Prediction Market
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Rare Disease Diagnosis and Development Must Move Together
MassBio
Trahan Unveils Report Outlining Bipartisan Path to Update the Privacy Act
Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan
National Parks Conservation Association Joins Coalition Lawsuit to Stop Censorship of History, Science in Parks
National Parks Conservation Association
AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions In Disaster Preparedness Funding
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
Dominican National Previously Convicted of Drug Distribution Sentenced for Illegal Reentry
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
Gov. Healey: Mass. will be 1st state to deploy AI across executive branch
Mass. Municipal Association
ACLU Asks Court to Reject Trump Administration’s Unlawful Demand for Full Access to Massachusetts Voter Rolls
ACLU
Governor Healey Announces Over $140 Million to Create More Than 1,300 New Homes Statewide
Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities