10:00am Wreaths Across America, Memorial Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

7:00pm Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Via Zoom

Sen. Warren goes 'On The Record' about Trump's nominees, 'political corruption' in new administration » WCVB

Thousands in Central Mass. could lose health care access on Jan. 1: Here are the details » Worcester Telegram

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson bonus kickback allegations bring scrutiny to old-school Council practice » Boston Herald

Pols & Politics: The Massachusetts legislative audit’s fine-print brawl » Boston Herald

Newton’s multilevel teaching model is under fire. But what is leveling and tracking? Here’s what to know. » Boston Globe

It's time to end legacy admissions » Commonwealth Beacon

State Rep. Pat Haddad looks back on her time in office, and forward 'with anticipation' » The Herald News

Ed Expert: Unmet Promises from BPS & BTU Contracts » Boston Policy Institute

Joint Revenue Committee chair speaks out on Boston Mayor’s tax shift bill ahead of third Senate appearance » Boston Herald

Trump’s FBI pick co-hosted a show for a conspiracy-filled, far-right media organization » NBC News

Trump says members of Jan. 6 committee should be jailed » Washington Post

A Moment of Clarity » The Liberal Patriot

Brian Thompson’s killing inspired rage – against the healthcare industry » The Guardian

Biden Is Ceding Presidential Influence to Trump, and Some Democrats Are Furious » The Wall Street Journal

E.P.A. Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Dry Cleaning » New York Times

Trump says he will end birthright citizenship » Politico

Federal employees scramble to insulate themselves from Trump’s purge » Washington Post

LGBTQ+ Americans stockpile meds and make plans to move after Trump’s win » Washington Post

Musk’s government-slashing panel set for a flashy start, but it’s a familiar Washington ritual » Boston Globe

How Some Voters Moved From Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump » New York Times

Lucas: Trump is already leading the country » Boston Herald

Setting the agenda: Trump eyes ending birthright citizenship and pardoning Jan. 6 rioters for day one » Boston Herald

‘I am deserving of that license’: As Boston readies to dole out liquor licenses, the jockeying begins » Boston Globe

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, North End restaurateurs wait for ruling in outdoor dining fight » Boston Herald

Exclusive: Boston Globe Media is looking to buy Boston magazine » Media Nation

White Stadium project cost has doubled from previous estimates, with city on hook for $91 million » Boston Globe

Hunting Association Signs Agreement With Town To Pave Way For Shooting Range » Nantucket Current

Rockland Trust to merge with Lowell-based bank » Boston Business Journal

Central Mass. business leaders feel optimistic about economy for first time since May » Worcester Business Journal

Judge hears O’Brien appeal to release CCC case info » Lowell Sun

‘The most beautiful feeling ever’: Syrians in Boston meet fall of Assad regime with shock, celebration » Boston Globe

Swansea man convicted of rioting at US Capitol could get a pardon from President Trump » The Herald News

Is a college education worth the cost of tuition? » CBS News

Framingham Schools ready to move to in-house busing. Why the city council won't vote yes » The Metro West Daily News

Opinion: How Trump can overhaul higher ed » Boston Globe

Amherst Commission considers hunting prohibition on conservation lands » Gazette Net

Springfield controversy pits benefits of trees against solar farm proposal » MassLive

Maine adopts rules to make companies pay for packaging waste » WBUR

Voters signal support for Medicare for all » The Eagle Tribune

Cancellation of kids’ asthma med continues to cause turmoil for Mass. families » Boston Globe

Former Worcester police HQ eyed for 44 apartments, restaurant » Worcester Telegram

Brockton City Council could override mayor's veto of homeless laws as soon as Monday » The Enterprise

Developers will soon file plans for recreation of Allston's Great Scott in new building with 139 apartments » Universal Hub

State seeking input on accessory dwelling unit rules » CNHI News

Charges against Shelley Joseph come at crucial time for judiciary » Boston Globe

The Country Club fined by AG for violating child labor laws » Brookline News

State auditor insists on starting legislative audit, other officials disagree » BU News

Lawsuit filed to force voter approved audit » The Eagle Tribune

Beacon Hill Roll Call: House rejects Healey veto attempts » Lowell Sun

Housatonic residents can now receive a $600 reimbursement for water expenses » Berkshire Eagle

Methuen votes for new mayor » The Eagle Tribune

Worcester city solicitor to retire next month » MassLive

Amherst officials highlight achievements, look ahead in State of the Town » Gazette Net

Editorial: With Boston School Committee pick, Wu misses opportunity to be bold » Boston Globe

Council Proposal Would Set Salaries for Springfield Electeds on Autopilot » Western Mass. Politics & Insight

Adams special town meeting will weigh property tax exemptions for Adams Theater, Memorial School building sale » Berkshire Eagle

Rep. Jones Holding Office Hours Dec. 13 at Pleasant Street Center » Brookline Patch

Human error led to Boston's ballot shortages, say city election officials » WBUR

Nine Questions About Kickback Indictment of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson » New Boston Post

A city council race was tied so this California city drew straws to decide who won » AOL News

Challengers emerge for indicted Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s District 7 seat » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Democrat Seth Moulton bashes local media for trying to ‘inflame’ LGBTQ remarks » Boston Herald

A fear of reprisal against Massachusetts shouldn’t silence criticism of Trump, Elizabeth Warren says » Boston Globe

Editorial: Our neighborhoods shape communities & kids’ mental health » Boston Herald

New Bedford Police implement state-of-the-art virtual and AI training. What to know. » South Coast Today

In Nubian Square, open-air drug use grows amid neighborhood redevelopment efforts » Boston Globe

Police investigating bomb threat targeting Westford home of Rep. Trahan » WCVB

Chicopee police showed prowess, courage (Letters to The Republican) » MassLive

Editorial: Smarter taxes, higher revenues vital in 2025 » Boston Herald

TALK OF THE TIMES: Parking created at Seine Field » Gloucester Times

Western Mass. could see economic benefits from passenger rail service along Route 2 » New Hampshire Public Radio

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

10:00am Wreaths Across America, Memorial Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

7:00pm Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Via Zoom

Birthdays: Rep. Sam Montaño

11:00am , Committee Hearing

11:00am LGBT Aging Commission, Virtual Hearing

10:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, A-2 and Virtual

10:00am Status of Latinos and Latinas, Virtual Hearing

10:30am Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

11:00am Executive Office for Administration and Finance Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams

12:00pm Pioneer Institute Quarterly Policy Luncheon: The Fiscal & Economic Outlook for Massachusetts, Franklin Templeton, 100 Federal Street, Boston

12:00pm "Ask the Mayor" with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

1:00pm Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Committee Hearing

10:00am House Session, Informal Session

10:00am Sex Offender Registry Board Public Hearing, Via Webex

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

2:00pm Joint Committee on Election Laws, Committee Hearing

Birthdays: State Senator Lydia Edwards

9:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Department of State Police Public Hearing, Via Zoom

3:00pm Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

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