Must-Reads
-
Johnston Opts Out Of Ed Commissioner Job Hunt
State House News Service
-
Hampshire County sheriff: Not heeding ICE detainer requests is the law
Gazette Net
-
Governor Maura Healey defends her record on Steward Health Care crisis amid calls for greater state oversight
Boston Globe
-
Home care program for elders in Massachusetts facing budget gap, advocates say
Boston Herald
-
Safe Injection Sites Dropped In Compromise Substance Use Bill
State House News Service
-
There’s an on-ramp to better transportation in Mass. Will policymakers take it?
MassLive
-
Long-time housing, city official announces candidacy for Boston City Council At-Large seat
Boston Herald
-
Investigators assumed Sandra Birchmore took her own life. What did they miss?
Boston Globe
-
Mass. gets an ‘A’ in gun safety for first time from Giffords Center
Boston.com
-
US Justice Department plans 'community meeting' to discuss Worcester police findings
Worcester Telegram
-
Massive Coalition Drops Report On Dire State Of Mass Transit In Massachusetts
Horizon Mass
The Battle Against Trump 2.0 Begins in the States
Rolling Stone
-
The upcoming GOP assault on Social Security
Public Notice
-
The Dangerous Lie Behind On-Demand Nursing
The Lever
-
I Was a Health Insurance Executive. What I Saw Made Me Quit.
New York Times
-
Leaders in Congress reach deal to avert government shutdown
Washington Post
-
The road back to power for Democrats
Washington Post
Today on Beacon Hill
Governor's Council Assembly
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure: Committee Hearing
MassDems Holiday Reception
Pioneer Institute’s Holiday Celebration & 2025 Policy Preview
Quote of the Day
“They single out reductions in air quality, water quality, chemical, vehicle, and power plant environmental regulations as important for their industries. They also call for ending the 'regulatory overreach' of the Biden administration on labor rules, saying those rules 'threaten the employer-employee relationship and harm manufacturers’ global competitiveness.' They want an end to 'right-to-repair' laws, a loosening of the rules for how and when companies need to report cyber incidents, and the replacement of mandated consumer product safety rules with 'voluntary standards.'”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
-
Christmas or child care? For these Mass. parents, having both this holiday season isn’t guaranteed.
Boston Globe
-
Berkshire County farms included in $3.6 million in state grants
the Berkshire edge
-
Greentown Labs nearing $4.5M funding boost
Axios
-
Boston plans to renovate a crumbling stadium for its new women’s soccer team. Not everyone is happy
AP News
-
New England scallopers face a tough 2025
The New Bedford Light
-
Barbara Lynch’s firm reaches deal on tax dispute
Boston Business Journal
-
Mass. Supplier Diversity Office appoints new executive director
Worcester Business Journal
Crimes
-
Hopkinton Select Board member pleads not guilty to driving drunk. What to know
The Metro West Daily News
Democracy
Education
-
Amherst-Pelham Regional towns struggle to split school budget tab
Gazette Net
-
Charlie Baker grilled by Josh Hawley over transgender athletes in NCAA women’s sports
Boston Herald
-
‘No! Here's what we stand for': Western Mass. college leader urges higher ed to stand up to Trump
WGBH
-
Greenfield schools plan advanced manufacturing program for students
The Recorder
-
School Districts Face Decisions In Wake Of Question 2
State House News Service
Environment
Health Care
-
It took years for this Olympic athlete to solve health issues. Her story isn’t unique
MassLive
-
Popular Health Coverage Pilot Entering Final Year
State House News Service
-
Pushback: Elders want to age in place, not in ADUs
The Recorder
-
Governor Maura Healey defends her record on Steward Health Care crisis amid calls for greater state oversight
Boston Globe
-
Why you should sign-up now for HealthConnector
Dorchester Reporter
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
-
Howie Carr: Iranian suspect was in our backyard, in sanctuary-fan Natick
Boston Herald
-
Hampshire County sheriff: Not heeding ICE detainer requests is the law
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Judiciary
Legislative
-
Senate Panel Releases Money Transfer Licensing Bill
State House News Service
-
Another legislative audit lawsuit may be brewing
CNHI
Local Government
-
Here's what a property tax break will mean for the Adams Theater's future and the town, according to its owner
Berkshire Eagle
-
Boston city councilor calls for Mayor Wu to cancel White Stadium plan after taxpayer tab balloons
Boston Herald
-
After email prompts confusion, Wu administration says Boston City Hall won’t shut down for two weeks over holidays
Boston Herald
-
William 'Billy' Breault mourned as lifelong advocate of Worcester's Main South
Worcester Telegram
-
Beverly City Council approves raises for mayor, City Council, School Committee
Salem News
-
City Councilors shoot down own pay raises
Newburyport News
Politics
-
Sudbury's Advocates for Human Potential is awarded $120K grant for apprenticeships
Wicked Local
-
Frank Bellotti, former Massachusetts attorney general and political heavyweight, dead at 101
Boston Herald
-
Francis X. Bellotti, former Mass. lieutenant governor and attorney general, dies at 101
WGBH
-
‘Sign of a healthy democracy.’ Somerville will have a race for mayor.
Boston Globe
-
2024 in Politics: Democrats plan path forward
Boston Globe
-
Was ABC right to settle with Trump?
Boston Globe
-
Former state Attorney General Frank Bellotti remembered as ‘the perfect advocate, time and time again’
Boston Globe
-
Lee & Portnoy: Voters give pols lesson in moderation
Boston Herald
-
Lucas: Perseverance, professionalism Bellotti’s legacy
Boston Herald
Public Health
Public Safety
-
Drone activity should prompt action from Congress, Massachusetts governor says
CBS News
-
Massachusetts governor says states need more power to deal with drones
CBS News
-
US Justice Department plans 'community meeting' to discuss Worcester police findings
Worcester Telegram
-
Drone sightings continue in Massachusetts and across the US. Here's what we know
NBC Boston
State Finance
-
Lottery Monitoring Sales, Tariff Impacts On Paper Costs
State House News Service
State Government
Transportation
-
Middlesex Sheriff Appointed To MBTA Board
State House News Service
-
‘Keep up the good work’: T riders celebrate the end of slow zones
WGBH
Utilities
-
Massachusetts fusion startup plans first commercial power plant in Virginia
Boston Globe
-
Municipal broadband takes a step in Cambridge with fiber-optic test at Manning, Newtown Court
Cambridge Day
-
Commonwealth Fusion to build world’s first commercial fusion plant
Boston Business Journal
-
Mass. program seeks to give marginalized voices a say in how energy projects affect them
New England Public Media
-
Vineyard Wind installing turbine blades again
Martha's Vineyard Times