Must-Reads
Massachusetts
100K public workers still await raises due to budget delay, say unions
Boston Business Journal
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National Grid proposes more generous discount rates for low-income electric customers in Mass.
WBUR
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Massachusetts becomes fifth state in nation to make prison calls free
WGBH
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1,000+ Massachusetts migrants attend clinic to get to work and out of emergency shelters
Boston Herald
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State officials tout no bias in police stops. Looking closer reveals a different reality
Worcester Telegram
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CVS pharmacists are at a breaking point, imperiling company’s reinvention plans
Boston Globe
National
Sam Altman to Join Microsoft Following OpenAI Ouster
The Wall Street Journal
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Vulgarities, insults, baseless attacks: Trump backers follow his lead
Washington Post
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Congressional Chaos Is Driving Lawmakers to the Exits
Vanity Fair
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Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says
The Guardian
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The White House May Condemn Musk, but the Government Is Addicted to Him
New York Times
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Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
Quartz
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In Memory of Rosalynn Carter
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Advocates say candidates need to prioritize Black men in 2024
The Hill
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Senate Democrats warn Manchin that running for president would risk disaster
The Hill
Today on Beacon Hill
9:30am
Strategies to Build Progressive Political Power: Mass. Organizing Conference
Online
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Transportation: Committee Hearing
A-1 and Virtual
Birthday: Rep. Jack Lewis
Quote of the Day
“I know he’s a supporter of President Biden and has been an important person here in the U.S. Senate in terms of getting things done. And he knows that if he were to step in [to the race] that it would make it much more likely Donald Trump would be president again, and I know Joe Manchin doesn’t want that,”
Lawmakers say that if Manchin runs for president as an independent, it will hurt Biden’s reelection chances and could result in what they view as the nightmare scenario of electing Donald Trump to a second White House term.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lucas: Where is the US response to attacks on troops in Syria, Iraq
Boston Herald
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Trump tops Biden in new national poll
Boston Herald
Business
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Amazon makes job cuts in Alexa division
Boston Business Journal
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The Belmont Voice makes its debut, giving the town two independent news outlets
Media Nation
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Manchester ZBA greenlights Cell Signaling plan
Gloucester Times
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Microsoft hires Sam Altman and OpenAI’s new CEO vows to investigate his firing
Boston Globe
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After affirmative action ruling, one Boston VC firm is looking to redefine DEI
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
Crimes
Education
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Title IX report slams Amherst’s response to harassment of LGBTQ+ students
MassLive
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Editorial: In too many schools, a ‘B’ means ‘D’
Boston Herald
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Education Department opens school probes over alleged antisemitism, Islamophobia
WBUR
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After Covid-19 Recovery, Harvard College Sees Rise in International Enrollment for Third Straight Year
The Harvard Crimson
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Danvers schools tackle high chronic absenteeism rate
Salem News
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Superintendent Skipper says exam school admissions changes are being ‘actively looked at’
Boston Herald
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Here comes the next affirmative action challenge
Boston Globe
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Proposed ballot question to end MCAS graduation requirement gains momentum
Boston Globe
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Poll: Massachusetts parents report stark disparities in post-secondary planning knowledge across race and income
Boston Herald
Health Care
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Raso: New pain treatments bypass need for opioids
Boston Herald
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Hospital sued over potential HIV, hepatitis infections
Eagle Tribune
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Maternal Health Report Gets Lukewarm Reception
State House News Service
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Editorial: Ban expensive surprise bills for ambulance rides
Boston Globe
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Boston Medical tech charged in drug prescription fraud scheme
Boston Herald
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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Shelter workers, faith leaders overwhelmed and frustrated amid stalled state aid for shelters
WGBH
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For Haitian teen and her family, Mass. shelter represents hope for the future
MassLive
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Opinion: Are immigrants welcome here or not?
Boston Globe
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Springfield organization asking for help for migrant families after state reaches capacity
Western Mass News
Labor
Legislative
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: Busy week on the Hill
Lowell Sun
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Our View: State lawmakers fail, again
The Sun Chronicle
Local Government
Politics
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Howie Carr: Loser Dean Tran, indicted again, another success in Massachusetts Republican eyes
Boston Herald
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Former state senator Dean Tran arrested for alleged COVID unemployment fraud
Boston Globe
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Short takes: DiZoglio all in on ballot bid
Commonwealth Magazine
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Mass. residents recall Rosalynn Carter’s ‘fierce determination’ as a trailblazer on mental illness
Boston Globe
Public Health
Public Safety
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Worcester city manager: Police oversight not a priority for Human Rights Commission
Worcester Telegram
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Arrests in Holyoke mayor’s street crime crackdown lead to gridlocked courts
MassLive
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Healey to announce efforts to prevent hate crimes in Mass.
NBC Boston
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Governor Healey to announce efforts to address and prevent hate crimes
News 22 WWLP.com
State Finance
State Government
Transportation
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MBTA says Commuter Rail ridership hit pre-pandemic peak of 90%
Boston Herald
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There is light at the end of the tunnel, MBTA’s General Manager says
Boston Herald
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MBTA says Commuter Rail ridership hit pre-pandemic peak of 90%
Boston Herald
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Eng says $24 billion for MBTA is a ‘planning tool,’ not immediate need
Boston Globe
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State’s Transportation Secretary to tour Palmer rail station
News 22 WWLP.com
Utilities
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National Grid plans 2.2% average annual rate hike, grid investment
Boston Business Journal
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Advocates back legislation seeking more local control on large-scale solar projects
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Should utilities pay the upfront cost of clean energy? A municipal utility in Ipswich is making the investment.
Boston Globe