Must-Reads
Massachusetts
SAPHE 2.0 to modernize local health care
The Recorder
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With no more MCAS requirement, graduation standards vary widely among state’s largest districts
Boston Globe
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A State Police trooper had a history of misconduct. State law let him rise through the ranks.
Boston Globe
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Shelter’s future in play after state policy update
The Concord Bridge
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Lead pipe replacement leads to higher bills, breaking a key promise
The New Bedford Light
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Boston, Cambridge and Somerville councilors join forces to reform broker fees
WGBH
National
Pete Hegseth’s Secret History
The New Yorker
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Five Things to Know About Kash Patel, Trump’s Pick to Lead the F.B.I.
New York Times
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Elon Musk vs. Stephen Miller: Washington preps for battle on high-tech immigration
Politico
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Joe Biden pardons his son Hunter
Washington Post
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Potential conflicts of interest may haunt Dr. Oz’s confirmation to run Medicare, Medicaid
Washington Post
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Biden’s pardon of his son is not only him at his ‘Trumpiest’ but also emboldens Trump’s next term
Boston Globe
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'No one gives you power – you take it': Democrats seek younger leaders to challenge Trump
Raw Story
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Trump 2.0: Here Comes the Night
The New Republic
- Inside the House Dem contests for top committee posts
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Elon Musk's money is 'the reason we won,' Trump ally Steve Bannon says
Quartz
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Kennedy’s Inheritance: How Addiction and Trauma Shaped a Turbulent Life
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
9:00am
Joint Committee on Public Service: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
10:00am
Board of Building Regulations and Standards Public Hearing
Via Microsoft Teams
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Ways & Means: Committee Hearing
Gardner Auditorium
1:30pm
MassHealth Public Hearing
Via Zoom
Quote of the Day
“There are lots of guesses about the order of business on day one, but most agree that Trump will sign orders that include all or some combination of the following: • Reinstitute Schedule F, a job reclassification Trump lackeys put in place at the tail end of his administration to strip federal employees of job protections, and which President Joe Biden rescinded. Maybe for on-brand cruel entertainment, he will announce he’s firing a large number of such employees as well. • Pardon all federally charged and convicted January 6 rioters, effectively putting a paramilitary organization on the streets, answerable to Trump. • Undo Biden’s climate change protections, and instantly reopen federal lands for resource extraction.”
Many people believe Trump 2.0 will begin with some orders delivered and carried out at lightning speed. Shock and awe.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead FBI, appears to have support of GOP while alarming the left
Boston Herald
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Biden pardons his son Hunter on gun, tax charges, despite previous promises that he would not do so
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Expensive lessons of the failed Harris campaign
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Hezbollah deal bad news for Hamas, good for world
Boston Herald
Business
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Bruins unveil what they hope will be a good-luck tradition
MassLive
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Mass. is the only state in the nation to significantly cut food waste. How did we do it?
Boston Globe
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How much Bostonians are spending on average this holiday season — and what they're buying
WBUR
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Cowen: Don’t take away Americans’ freedom to charge it
Boston Herald
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Council takes first step in approving an ordinance that would allow Attleboro theater to get grant
The Sun Chronicle
Civil Rights
Crimes
Education
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Denied Winter Campus Housing, International Students Scramble to Find Alternative Options
The Harvard Crimson
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Harvard limits winter campus housing, leaving international students blindsided
Boston Globe
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DESE awards grant to Springfield schools to support homeless, multilingual students
MassLive
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How the incoming Trump administration could impact Mass. schools
WBUR
Environment
Health Care
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Snagging ex-Steward hospitals, BrownHealth secures a foothold in Massachusetts
Boston Globe
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Mass General Brigham doctors demonstrate amid push to unionize
Boston Globe
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Schoen: Trump, RFK Jr. aim to shake up our broken health care system
Boston Herald
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McCaughey: Disrupting health agencies will save American lives
Boston Herald
Housing
Human Services
Judiciary
Legislative
Local Government
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Monument High project in Great Barrington to cost between $99.3 million and $111 million. But who will foot the bill?
Berkshire Eagle
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Citizen-led petition will bring Greylock Glen Commission to a vote at Adams' December special town meeting
Berkshire Eagle
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No appetite for debate as Worcester council puts off action on taxes and Batista contract
Worcester Telegram
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He taught city-building at MIT. Now Boston’s once-and-future chief planner is back with some lessons.
Boston Globe
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Boston City Council looks to mandate ordinances, budgets be based on racial, social equity
Boston Herald
Politics
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Lynn mayor announces re-election bid
Item Live
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Lawrence mayor, City Council push to appoint some members to elected-only School Committee
Boston Globe
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City establishes Searles Estate oversight board
cnhinews
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Lucas: Ed Markey’s anti-Kennedy campaign
Boston Herald
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With Trump, New Bedford's fishermen hope for better times
WBUR
Public Health
Public Safety
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Framingham police officer is awarded Hanna Medal of Valor for bravery. What she did
Milford Daily News
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Great Barrington Fire Department terminates Butternut Fire command in a final update
Berkshire Eagle
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Lowell begins ‘sweeps’ of homeless camps
Lowell Sun
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Boston Police official says Mass and Cass spillover driving spike in violence, drug use downtown, on Common
Boston Herald
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Hampshire County Jail captain earns state supervisor of the year award
Gazette Net
Taxation
Utilities
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Frazier: We need bipartisan move to protect internet
Boston Herald