Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Gabrielle Wolohojian, Healey’s former romantic partner, defends against ‘optics’ of Supreme Judicial Court nomination
Boston Globe
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Plan to unionize for-hire drivers challenged
The Eagle Tribune
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South Coast confronts rising seas
The New Bedford Light
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20 Boston landlords, brokers sued for alleged discrimination against voucher holders
MassLive
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The state’s options with Steward on the brink
Commonwealth Beacon
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Norwood hospital construction on pause as vendors await payments from Steward
Boston Globe
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Analysis: Why the Berks Race Is Getting Hotter While 2nd Hampshire Idles
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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A father did everything he could to protect his son. Until he couldn’t.
Boston Globe
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Mass. has a transportation funding problem. A new task force is supposed to solve it
WBUR
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Healey administration bars Milton from state grants after defiant housing vote. It’s about more than money.
Boston Globe
National
First Lady Announces $100 Mil Women's Health Effort in Cambridge
State House News Service
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After Ruling, University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Pauses I.V.F. Procedures
New York Times
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Teamsters give GOP first major donation in years with $45,000 to RNC
Washington Post
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The Democrats’ Education Problem
The Liberal Patriot
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America is facing a threat of biblical proportion: The rise of Christian nationalism
The Hill
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The ESG Backlash on Wall Street Spurs a Jump in ETF Closures
Bloomberg
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When Private Equity Comes for a Public Good
The Atlantic
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The Stormy Daniels Hush Money Case—Which Goes to Trial Next Month—Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think
The Bulwark
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Do Republicans Finally Have a Consensus Opinion on Abortion?
Vanity Fair
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Supreme Court Social Media Battles Fueled by Brash Tech Lobby
Bloomberg
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Former House speaker Paul Ryan on what’s at stake in 2024 presidential election
Washington Post
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Scoop: House Democrat floats Mike Johnson protection measure
Axios
Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
Birthday: Rep. Sean Garballey
Quote of the Day
“At this time, Milton is the only rapid transit community in Massachusetts that is not in compliance. If we do not all come together to build more housing, we will not be able to overcome our affordability crisis. We need every community to do their part.”
On Milton's failure to expand multi-family zoning in accordance with the MBTA Communities Act
News by Category
Business
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Teens call on Stop & Shop to use consumer data profits to erase price inequities at stores
Boston Globe
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Plans to turn White Stadium into a soccer palace has sparked a huge controversy — and a lawsuit
Boston Globe
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West Springfield businesses excited as Hooplandia registration gets underway
Western Mass News
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Can we bring back manufacturing to the US?
Boston Globe
Cannabis & Psychedelics
Civil Rights
Education
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Over 30% of Newton students absent on first strike makeup day, district says
MassLive
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Editorial: Biden a not-so-quiet benefactor for student borrowers
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Is Harvard all talk on antisemitism?
Boston Herald
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Newton canceled February break due to the teachers strike. So far, about a third of students skipped school.
Boston Globe
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Wentworth unveils plan for 1,400 new Boston dorm beds, academic space
Boston Business Journal
Environment
Health Care
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Rep. Lynch urges action from Steward leaders after visits to two 'struggling' hospitals
Dorchester Reporter
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Opinion: For Healey, calling out Steward Health Care is the easy part
Boston Globe
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Steward Hospitals Attracting "Interest" From Other Operators
State House News Service
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Steward's landlord gives millions in bridge funding to hospital system, looks to sell properties
Boston Business Journal
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Healey lays it on Steward: Get out!
Dorchester Reporter
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Steward Health Care’s landlord tries to distance itself, but lends more money
Boston Globe
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Rep. Lynch questions Steward Health Care’s financial transparency, warns of ‘escalation,’ subpoenas
Boston Herald
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First responders, nurses say Steward crisis hurts patients with understaffing, longer response times
CBS News
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Governor says Steward should sell Mass. facilities, accuses company of dishonesty
Worcester Business Journal
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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A Cambridge migrant shelter only opens at night. It's unclear who can change that, Rep. Mike Connolly says
WGBH
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Migrant crisis lights up Dedham ZBA meeting
Boston Herald
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‘Crucial lifeline’: Warren, Markey call for $5B for states dealing with crush of migrants
MassLive
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‘Heartbreaking level of need:’ La Colaborativa day shelter serving migrant families opens in Chelsea, exceeds 200-person capacity in first day
Boston Herald
Judiciary
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Healey defends judicial pick against conflict concerns
Axios
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Mass. Gov. Healey’s high court pick goes before statewide screening panel
MassLive
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Healey's pick for high court faces little critique at State House hearing
WBUR
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Wolohojian Appears Poised To Ride Wave of Support To SJC
State House News Service
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Opinion: Even when it doesn’t act, the Supreme Court speaks volumes
Boston Globe
Labor
Local Government
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Milton Select Board chair calls loss of state funds due to MBTA zoning denial ‘unconscionable’
Boston Herald
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Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo To Serve On State Labor Relations Board
Salem Patch
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With a $1 million grant, Mass MoCA is poised to partner with North Adams on projects like housing and the Route 2 overpass
Berkshire Eagle
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Support voiced for proposed diversity committee in Attleboro
The Sun Chronicle
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Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes recall process for elected officials in New Bedford
South Coast Today
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Select Board Requests Delay To Start Of Airport Expansion Project
Nantucket Current
Politics
Public Safety
State Government
Transportation
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New Steamship Ferries Set to Launch in March
Vineyard Gazette
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Getting a jump on new revenues for the T
Commonwealth Beacon