8:30am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, K111 Lecture Hall, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield

10:45am Special Senate Task Force on the Retail Sector of the Commonwealth, Union Station 125A Pleasant Street Northampton, MA 01060

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:30am Shannon Grant Award Announcement, Grand Staircase, State House

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Leslie Philips Theater, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke

#MeToo Has Done What the Law Could Not » New York Times

Tumult in Mass. Senate as politicians angle for top job » Boston Globe

ABC News announces comprehensive coverage of the 2018 midterm elections and 18 consequential races » ABC News

Cynthia Nixon, potential Cuomo challenger, calls for 'better Democrats' to run in 2018 » Politico

Donors turn 3rd race into a star war » Lowell Sun

An Actual Nazi Is About To Get The Republican Nomination For A Congressional Seat » The Huffington Post

Schedule set for fiscal 2019 budget hearings » State House News Service

South Boston rep will take second shot at joining Senate » State House News Service

Hefner had access to Rosenberg's e-mails » Boston Globe

Kennedy, Moulton in separate orbits, for now » Boston Globe

Big reveal from Attorney General due on Berkshire Museum art sale » The Berkshire Eagle

Wayfair Eyes Mammoth Back Bay Property for Headquarters » Boston Magazine

Bezos could change the dynamic » Commonwealth Magazine

Have you visited a black-owned restaurant this month? » Boston Globe

Business 2018: Valley's economy is riding high, experts more optimistic than they've been in years » Gazette Net

Pot dispensaries to open soon in Mashpee, Plymouth » Cape Cod Times

Small farmers want state's promise kept on craft cannabis » The Berkshire Eagle

New England colleges have one big worry: 2025 » Boston Globe

Perkins hosting legislators for breakfast program » Worcester Telegram

Holy Cross will keep the name "Crusaders" after concerns that it was offensive » Boston Herald

Charter champion's firing came after sexual harassment allegations » Politico

Chatham Selectmen Continuing Monomoy Fight with Letter to Sen. Markey » Cape Cod Online

Salem Hospital neurosurgeon named to Board of Registration in Medicine » The Salem News

Partners Healthcare says data breach exposed patient information » Boston Business Journal

Mayor seeks developers' ideas for housing in 83 city buildings » Boston Globe

Even at elite colleges, students go hungry » Boston Globe

Who buries Massachusetts' poor? State pays so little only a couple of funeral homes will take them » MassLive

SPECIAL FEATURE: THE HURRICANE CONTINUES » Dig Boston

Labor Department plan could let the boss pocket the tip » Boston Globe

MBTA makes peace with bus mechanics union today » Boston Globe

New House budget chief rakes in campaign cash » Gloucester Times

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on early voting costs, combatting Alzheimer's » MassLive

Senate panel calls hearing on net neutrality » Boston Herald

Sen. Stanley Rosenberg scandal deepens » Boston Herald

Rosenberg says report of new allegations contains 'significant factual inaccuracies' » The Recorder

Tumult in Mass. Senate as politicians angle for top job » Boston Globe

New Rosenberg-Hefner allegations called 'concerning,' while GOP says Rosenberg has 'lost all credibility' » MassLive

BAKER: "NO WAY" ROSENBERG SHOULD REGAIN PRESIDENCY IF CHARGES ARE TRUE » State House News Service

Mayor Walsh Wonders How Long Senate Can Go Without Permanent President » WBUR

Stan Rosenberg Faces Murky Political Future after Hefner Email Reveal » Boston Magazine

Baker: Rosenberg can't return as Senate prez if new allegations are true » Boston Herald

Stan Rosenberg 'certainly shouldn't be Senate president' if email allegations are true, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says » MassLive

'I did not allow Bryon Hefner to influence my actions and decisions,' Stan Rosenberg says after email allegations » MassLive

Charlie Speaks: Rosenberg's Senate Status Hangs in the Balance » New Boston Post

Plainville officials want more liquor licenses for the town » The Sun Chronicle

Lawrence's Rep. Moran Secures $700K for More Lawrence Police » The Valley Patriot

O'Connor looks back at town council service in Weymouth » Wicked Local Weymouth

Key Senate committee OKs $25M for new police HQ » The Eagle Tribune

Walsh: State aid levels contributing to "crisis here in the city" » State House News Service

The Berlin Wall was shameful. Trump wants to build his own » Boston Globe

Why Larry Nassar's crimes must never be forgotten » Boston Globe

Guest Opinion: Detergent pods not the only surprising poison hurting teens » The Herald News

No, Steve Wynn is not 'suitable' » Boston Globe

Urge Congress to fund community health centers » Cape Cod Times

America's crucial nuclear nonproliferation treaty with Russia » Boston Globe

Will we finally get a national digital public library? » Boston Globe

Houston: African-Americans' road to 'Justice' » Boston Herald

Time's up for Steve Wynn in Everett » Boston Globe

Letter: Couldn't believe caution urged on the $15 wage proposal » Worcester Telegram

Yes, climate change is real. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2012 through 2017 were among the 10 warmest years on record. » Newburyport News

Editorial: Nothing about voting in Mass. need be 'automatic' » Boston Herald

Suing Big Pharma is no panacea in opioid crisis » The Eagle Tribune

Carr: History shows Capuano, Galvin need not fret » Boston Herald

As Patriots, we support juvenile justice reform » Boston Globe

Unchoke the throat » Commonwealth Magazine

Bourne GOP To Hold Caucus » The Bourne News

Ballot question committees raised $2.4M heading into 2018 » South Coast Today

Lewis to seek reelection » The Metro West Daily News

Rep. Nick Collins to seek open seat in state Senate » Boston Herald

One-man race in Tuesday's Senate primary » Lynn Daily News Item

Democrat running for governor calls on Rosenberg to resign from Senate » Boston Globe

Candidates jockey for support at Hyde Park caucus » Bay State Banner

Massachusetts: Pro-Gun Bills Nearing Committee Deadline »

Charlie Baker had a not-so-stellar week » Boston Globe

STATE HOUSE ROUNDUP: Time to make some adjustments » Wicked Local Salem

Neighbors of Bradford train station seek state help after homes fill with fumes » The Eagle Tribune

Mass. utilities ordered to set new rates based on federal tax cuts » Boston Globe

State Senate panel calls net neutrality hearing » Gloucester Times

Disputed N.H. power project faces doubt on Beacon Hill » Boston Globe

State's 3 utilities will decide fate of N. Pass » Commonwealth Magazine

Trump orders immediate halt to green card lottery used by Brown University shooter » MassLive

Violent ICE arrest one of dozens at Boston courthouse, neighborhood group says » MassLive

State’s highest court to take up lawsuit against Boston’s White Stadium soccer plan » Boston Herald

3 Appointed To Quinsigamond Community College Board Of Trustees » Worcester Patch

Brown University, MIT professor shooter identified as former student, found dead in New Hampshire » Boston Herald

Howie Carr: Taxpayers stomped on in latest EBT scam » Boston Herald

Bowditch & Dewey of Worcester to merge with smaller Boston-based firm » Worcester Telegram

Healey opposes National Grid rate hike » The Eagle Tribune

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case » WGBH

Suspect in Brown University shooting, MIT professor murder found dead » WGBH

Southampton unveils ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners honoring veterans » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Why a big Kendall Square landlord is selling an apartment tower, even as it builds a taller one around the corner » Boston Globe

Willner and Sullivan: Visa misstep will help predators, scammers » Boston Herald

Editorial: Lower housing prices, not loan standards » Boston Herald

Second building at massive Suffolk Downs breaks ground at last » Boston Globe

Bridgewater inmate convicted in beating death of Worcester man » Worcester Telegram

Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US » Boston Globe

In wake of Brown University shooting, N.H. Republicans call for ‘campus carry’ bill to override gun-free policies » Boston Globe

MIT professor killed in Brookline, known as brilliant scientist, unassuming neighbor » Boston Globe

Editorial: What happened to Boston’s golden goose? » Boston Globe

A thick mortar of building codes, disability access, and inequity » Boston Globe

Northampton Ward 3 Councilor Rothenberg sues three councilors, city over censure claims » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Amherst School Committee votes on new school names » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Moriarty: Hepatitis B vaccines for babies crucial for safety » Boston Herald

State Law Opens Records of Worcester State Hospital, Other Asylums » This Week in Worcester

How many people ride South Coast Rail? MBTA 'super happy' with service » The Herald News

Boston Public Schools to close 3 more schools in 2027 » MassLive

Report: Steamship Authority wasted millions in public funds on failed website » Boston Herald

Around Amherst: Four town councilors bid adieu » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Massachusetts Enacts Law to Unseal State Institutional Records Older Than 75 Years » Hoodline

National Grid is seeking to hike gas rates this winter » Boston Business Journal

Two options floated to replace key Morrissey drawbridge » Dorchester Reporter

Keolis teams with train manufacturer in bid to keep running commuter rail as T looks to move to more frequent, maybe even electric, trains » Universal Hub

‘I’ve lost so much hope in health care’: How the slow-moving Mass. board of medicine is failing patients » Boston Globe

The Rourke Bridge, the fight for health care and a push for more housing: Trahan highlights 2025 in end-of-year report » Lowell Sun

Ten additional Berkshire towns have been designated as seasonal communities, which could provide housing assistance » The Berkshire Eagle

DCF drops gender-identity requirement amid lawsuit, federal probe » Worcester Telegram

Mass. officials pledge to maintain access to gender-affirming care for trans youth — despite new Trump proposals » WBUR

Why Won’t Senators Stand Up to Trump? We Asked 3 Who Called It Quits. » New York Times

When those $1776 checks arrive, military personnel better hang on to them if they want a roof over their heads » Tropic Press

8:30am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, K111 Lecture Hall, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield

10:45am Special Senate Task Force on the Retail Sector of the Commonwealth, Union Station 125A Pleasant Street Northampton, MA 01060

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:30am Shannon Grant Award Announcement, Grand Staircase, State House

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Leslie Philips Theater, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke

Birthdays: Rep. Joseph McKenna

9:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Public Hearing Room, Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main Street, Hyannis

9:00am Greater Boston Legal Services Client/Staff Lobby Event, Great Hall, State House

10:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, William B. Allen Community Room, Franklin Regional Council of Governments, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield

10:00am Department of Unemployment Assistance Public Hearing, Minahan Hall, Charles F. Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, FY19 Budget Hearing - ANF, Exec. Office of Technology, Secretary, Treasurer, Attorney General & Auditor

10:30am Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

11:00am Go Red for Women, Grand Staircase, State House

11:00am Special Senate Committee on Net Neutrality and Consumer Protection, Oversight Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Informational Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Public Hearing and Executive Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Executive Session

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Rooms 231-232, UMass School of Law, 333 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth

6:00pm Meet & Greet with Democratic Party Chair Gus Bickford & Gubernatorial Candidate Bob Massie, GSM Labor Council, 556 Pleasant Street, New Bedford

7:00pm Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Public Hearing, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters, Richard Cronin Building, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

State Primary for Special Election for Sen. Thomas McGee's seat

Birthdays: Rep. Alyson Sullivan-Almeida

9:00am DMH Metro Boston Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall, State House

9:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Saxe Room, Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Room 119, Math/Science Building, North Shore Community College, 1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers

5:30pm Maura Healey's Birthday Celebration

5:30pm Maura Healey's Birthday Celebration

Joint Rule 10 deadline - Last day for reports by Joint Committees (except Health Care Financing)

Birthdays: Governor Maura Healey

9:00am DMH Southeast Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall, State House

9:00am Brain Injury Association of Mass. Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase, State House

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm State Library February Author Talk: Rosalyn D. Elder, State Library, State House

1:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, One Ashburton Place, 21st Floor, Boston

10:30am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, West Tisbury Public Library, 1042 State Road, West Tisbury

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Returning Citizens Announce Grant Awards Supporting Programs that Reduce Youth Recidivism » City of Boston

Senators Markey and Warren Slam Trump Administration's Attempt to Kill Jobs and Raise Energy Prices by Moving to Suspend Active Vineyard Wind 1 Offshroe Wind Project » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Governor Healey Announces Major Tax Relief for Health Care Workers » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Governor Healey Responds to Trump Administration Stop Work Order for Vineyard Wind » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

AG Campbell Secures Victory Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cancelling School Mental Health Grants » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Campbell Announces Nearly $150,000 Million Multistate Settlement With Mercedes-Benz USA Over Vehicle Emissions Fraud » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

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

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

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

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