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The Art of the Protest » New York Times

Healey fights order to appear in court on Exxon climate change case » State House News Service

State official tells Brockton mayor to turn over emails from private account »

Political Notes: Cyr already at work on Beacon Hill » Cape Cod Times

Proceeds from sale of Winthrop Square garage would go to parks, housing » Boston Globe

Shire to Establish Rare Disease Innovation Hub in Cambridge, Mass. » PR Newswire

With Recreational Marijuana Legalized, Garden Centers Prepare To Serve Growers » WBUR

Michael Dell snags luxury condo in Boston » Boston Business Journal

Anti-hate rally denounces post-election incidents » Boston Business Journal

Anti-hate rally draws Beacon Hill's top Democrats » New Boston Post

Leaders declare Mass. 'no place for hate' » Commonwealth Magazine

In blue cities, new resolve to address hate crimes » Christian Science Monitor

State leaders rally against reported post-election surge in bias-based incidents » Politico

AG Healey's Hate Crime Hotline Received 400 Calls In First Week » WBUR

Anti-hate ralliers denounce post-election incidents » State House News Service

College leaders urge Trump, others to protect undocumented students » Boston Globe

Loan servicer to pay $2.4M after AG investigation » WCVB

I-Team: Company That Handles Billing For MEFA Student Loans Agrees To Pay $2.4 Million » GBH News

National loan servicer to pay $2.4 million after investigation by AG's office » Boston Globe

Boston College details field house plans » Boston Herald

Mass. college removes American flag after flag burning, race concerns » Boston Globe

Food pantries gird for busy holiday season » Boston Globe

Activists look to turn tide on developmental disabilities funding » State House News Service

Bay State insurers press for explanation on rising drug costs » State House News Service

What restrictions will Sal DiMasi face under house arrest? » Boston Globe

Mass. employers having trouble finding qualified employees » Worcester Business Journal

Sen. Stan Rosenberg dons safety pin to protest hate » MassLive

Ex-Speaker DiMasi to Be Released From Prison » NECN

Negotiators restart talks over potential late-session non-compete deal » Boston Business Journal

Leaders promise revisit of non-compete issue if late talks fail » State House News Service

Councilor: Brockton mayor spending tax money for college course was 'not legal' »

Report: Cost estimates rise sharply on proposed new Lowell High » Lowell Sun

Quincy city council tags wage rule onto new zoning for North Quincy T » Patriot Ledger

Donald Trump puts a dangerous spin on Syrian policy » Boston Globe

Donald Trump — the Boy King » Boston Globe

Guest Opinion: Don't let history courses go extinct in public schools » The Herald News

Editorial: Halting a witch hunt » Boston Herald

Quincy mayor one of three officials to receive prohibited campaign donations » Patriot Ledger

In wake of Hillary Clinton's defeat, state Sen. Eric Lesser calls for abolition of Electoral College » MassLive

STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Give 'em (enough) rope? »

'Rage donations' become an anti-Trump movement » Boston Globe

Walsh: 'Hamilton' cast was 'little bit out of control' with Pence statement » Boston Herald

Baker hopes Brown gets 'serious consideration' for Veterans Affairs » Politico

Westford's Bickford excited to lead state's Democrats » Lowell Sun

Deval Patrick to join Obama Foundation board » Boston Globe

Success of drinking age question in Amherst prelude to future queries » State House News Service

Police report overdose spike in Pelham » Lowell Sun

Homicide victim survivors honored » Boston Herald

Dozens gather for 16th Annual Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month » WWLP 22

Strangers collide on a Cambridge sidewalk, and charges ensue » Boston Globe

State officials vow response to spike in hate crime complaints » Gloucester Times

Real-time crime mapping by Springfield police called 'next evolution' in policing » MassLive

Buyout program had been underperforming, Senate budget chief says » State House News Service

Maura Healey backers say Texas judge's order highly unusual » Boston Herald

State concerned about sports center's ownership » The Salem News

Healey and Baker one-on-one? » Commonwealth Magazine

Boston Partners With Local Startup To Test Self-Driving Cars On City Roads » WBUR

Worcester line woes for T » Boston Herald

S. Coast Rail oversight shifted from T to state » Commonwealth Magazine

MassDOT eyes diminishing refinancing savings as rates rise on bonds » State House News Service

Gulf to remain turnpike gas provider until 2025 » State House News Service

Rep. Benson again files teen driving bill » Sentinel & Enterprise

Nation's First Offshore Wind Farm To Start Spinning Soon Off Rhode Island » WBUR

JetBlue Unveils “Wicked Blue,” a Boston-Inspired Livery Celebrating Two Decades as the City’s Favorite Airline » JetBlue

Statement on Prof. Nuno Loureiro » MIT

Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump’s Shady Drug Deals » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Releases 2025 Health Care Cost Trends Report » Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

Federal Court Declares Trump Administration's Denial of Bond Hearings to New England ICE Detainees is Unlawful » ACLU of Mass.

West Roxbury Man Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution » U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $33.5 Million for Housing, Economic Development Across State » Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.1 Million to Eight Community Health Centers through Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Grant Program » MassHealth

D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc., Recieves Boston Globe Recognition » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioners and Executive Director Issue Statements Relative to Federal Rescheduling » Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

Senator Markey Condemns Proposed Trump Admin. Rules Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming Care » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Nashoba Valley communities receive $5 million in grants for EMS » Mass. Municipal Association

H Block Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy » U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts

Rep. Sena, Rep. Cataldo, and Sen. Eldridge announce signing of Acton Public Safety residency legislation by Gov. Healey » Office of Rep. Dan Sena

A Call for Greater Accountability and Revamp of the Gateway Municipality Initiative » Office of Sen. Bill Driscoll

AG's Office Secures Indictments Against Two Norfolk County Residents for Elder Neglect, Larceny, and Medicaid Fraud » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Former DDS Residential Supervisor Viki Briggs pays $12,500 in Penalties and Damages for Violating Conflict of Interest Law » Mass. State Ethics Commission

Healey-Driscoll Administration Encourages Families to Kick Off 2026 with First Day Hikes at Parks Across Massachusetts » Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation