Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Everett soccer stadium language survives in $4B jobs bill
Commonwealth Beacon
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Meet The Incoming Legislative Class Of 2025-2026
State House News Service
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Supplemental Budget Talks Winding Down, Budget Secretary Says
State House News Service
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What will an audit of the Massachusetts Legislature look like?
WGBH
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Gloria Fox, longest-serving Black woman representative in Mass. history, dies at 82
Boston Globe
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Mass. Democrats championed a new gun law. It’s drawn a wave of backlash from pro-gun groups and voters.
Boston Globe
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‘What could be better than having free land?: How 112,000 publicly owned acres could help solve the housing crisis
Boston Globe
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Cape Cod's Bourne Bridge not yet funded. Will it lose momentum under a new president?
WCAI
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Lessons for the Democrats from Latino cities
Commonwealth Beacon
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State's Top Dems Meeting Up On Wednesday
State House News Service
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Child advocates not surprised by 'disturbing' audit of state's child protective agency
New England Public Media
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Analysis: Boston voters power down on supporting Democrats
Dorchester Reporter
National
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Democrats Wonder: Are We Too Correct?
Politico
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Ranked voting will decide a pivotal congressional race. How does that work?
AP News
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Warren: Trump transition ‘already breaking the law’
The Hill
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Trump just handed ex-rival DeSantis some powerful decisions
Politico
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Trump’s Swing County Romp Tells the Story of the Cycle
The Cook Political Report
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Blue states unite to resist federal pressure under Trump
Politico
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Dems torn over transgender issue: Centrists worry that party is ‘reading the public wrong’
Politico
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Exxon chief says Donald Trump shouldn't abandon the Paris climate accords
Quartz
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Folks In Red States Google Searched 'How To Change My Vote' In Droves After Trump's Victory
The Root
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Status of Latinos & Latinas
Virtual Hearing
11:00am
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy: Informational Hearing
A-2 and Virtual
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
1:00pm
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House
3:00pm
Governor's Youth Advisory Council Summit
Great Hall, State House, Boston
Birthday: Rep. Carmine Gentile
Quote of the Day
““A left-winger from Massachusetts shouldn’t be whip,” griped a purple-district Democrat, granted anonymity to speak frankly, referring to Minority Whip Katherine Clark.”
Moderates are peeved about House leadership’s handling of GOP-pushed votes on transgender issues, saying leaders should not have whipped against GOP-led measures like banning school athletic programs from allowing transgender athletes in sports.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Howie Carr: FEMA injustice more ‘garbage’ from Dems
Boston Herald
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Curley: Dems at a loss for good ideas after Trump’s win
Boston Herald
Business
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Beacon Hill Democrats clear way for Everett soccer stadium in policy-packed jobs bill
Boston Herald
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‘Well worth the effort and wait’: Long-awaited legislative compromise on economic bill paves way for Revs soccer stadium
Boston Globe
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Revolution’s pursuit of Everett stadium moves forward after inclusion in economic development bill
Boston.com
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Trump inherits a healthy economy, experts agree, and he could get credit when Americans eventually feel better
Boston Globe
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Mass. legislators strike $4B funding agreement, including Everett soccer stadium
NBC Boston
Cannabis
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Fired CCC chair files appeal with SJC
Mass Lawyers Weekly
Crimes
Education
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Opinion: Students and families pay the price when teachers go on strike
Commonwealth Beacon
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Three North Shore teacher strikes continue, Marblehead parents sue as contract dispute threatens football playoffs
Boston Herald
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Dighton to decide future of elementary school at Town Meeting. What to know.
Taunton Gazette
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Forum set for Thursday on plans for new North Attleboro high school
The Sun Chronicle
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Shrewsbury joins with Leicester to form vocational school at former Becker College site
Worcester Telegram
Environment
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Red flag warning means Massachusetts brush fires are at high risk of spreading
CBS News
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Healey warns ‘this is not the time to light a fire out back’ as wildfires rage amid drought conditions
Boston Globe
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State Ramps Up Messaging On Fires, Water Use
State House News Service
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Officials make pitch for $100 million fund to make Connecticut River watershed more resilient
Gazette Net
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Mass. Gov. Maura Healey visits site of wildfire battle in Middleton
WAMC
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As drought worsens, officials urge residents to ‘take shorter showers’ to conserve water
Boston Globe
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Renovating a recreational ‘gem’: Buttery Brook Park renovations underway in South Hadley
Gazette Net
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‘Some days... it’s like milk... you can’t see anything.’ Lynn Woods wildfire among dozens raging in Mass.
Boston Globe
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Maine’s kelp forests, a foundation for marine life, face ‘widespread collapse’ as oceans warm
Boston Globe
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Opinion: Geoengineering can help save the planet
Boston Globe
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No bonfires, shorter showers: Officials want you to follow these tips as wildfires surge in Mass.
WBUR
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Mass. Gov. Maura Healey asks public to conserve water amid wildfire battle
MassLive
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Western Mass officials request funds to bolster Connecticut River Watershed in face of climate change
MassLive
Housing
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Lenox board to revise bylaws on accessory dwelling units to align with the state Affordable Homes Act
Berkshire Eagle
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Could public land help alleviate Boston's housing crisis? A new report suggests so
WBUR
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A columnist learned of holes in Massachusetts’ right-to-shelter law. So she showed the human consequences.
Poynter
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Draft Report Offers Goals, But No Roadmap For Shelter Changes
State House News Service
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Takeaways from the state's report on the Mass. family shelter system
WBUR
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Emergency shelter system should move away from one-size-fits-all model, officials say
CommonWealth Beacon
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State report suggests Mass. cut shelter system costs but some are left wanting more specifics
Boston Herald
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Faulty concrete caused their foundations to crumble. Now, they want the state to step in.
Boston.com
Human Services
Immigration
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‘Boy, are you going to see your grocery prices go up’: Healey calls Trump’s mass deportation plan ‘really stupid’
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says ‘reform needed at border’ despite deportation opposition
Boston Herald
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Boston mayor says local communities will have to ‘deal with a whole lot more’ during second Trump term
Boston Globe
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Mayor Wu says Boston police won't have to assist in mass deportations under Trump
WGBH
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Should Mass. courts honor ICE detainers? Debate heats up amid charged climate on immigration
Worcester Telegram
Judiciary
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Healey seeks another round of pardons
CNHI News
Labor
Legislative
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Editorial: The voters spoke, and they want more scrutiny of the Legislature
Boston Globe
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The voters spoke, and they want more scrutiny of the Legislature
Boston Globe
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Meet The Incoming Legislative Class Of 2025-2026
State House News Service
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Keller: Will Massachusetts Legislature tinker with ballot questions approved by voters?
CBS News
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Gloria Fox, champion for ‘disenfranchised,’ dead at 82
Dorchester Reporter
Local Government
Politics
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Moulton bucks Democratic orthodoxy, faces backlash over trans athlete comments
Axios
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Beacon Hill Democrats clear way for Everett soccer stadium in policy-packed jobs bill
Boston Herald
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How blue state leaders, like Mass. Gov. Healey, are planning to resist Trump | John L. Micek
MassLive
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Boston election ballot mess raises concerns about city’s ability to handle ranked-choice voting
Boston Herald
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Everyone keeps proving Seth Moulton’s point that it’s time to have the tough talks, he says
Boston Herald
Public Safety
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Brockton City Council votes to ban homeless encampments
Boston Globe
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Amid brush fires, WPI students prepare for the future of fire protection
Spectrum News
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Governor Healey Thanks Firefighters, Asks Public to Do Their Part to Contain Fire Risk
Mass.gov
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ATF issues alert for area churches following fires
The Sun Chronicle
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Brockton passes ban on public sleeping, camping to address homelessness
MassLive
State Government
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After Question 1 Win, Auditor Eyes Wide Probe Of Legislature
WBZ News Radio