11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Birthdays: Rep. Daniel Cahill

MassGOP says voters can see ‘sanctuary’ policies and don’t believe Healey denial » Boston Herald

An effort to crack down on alternative energy suppliers fizzled. This top lawmaker’s partner lobbies for one of the companies. » Boston Globe

Mass. House and Senate find last-minute common ground on health care » NBC Boston

Gaskin: Yes, we really can reduce healthcare costs » Boston Herald

A look back at Jimmy Carter’s visits to Massachusetts » Boston Globe

‘Not every path is directly to college.’ As fewer students pursue degrees, certificate programs are on the rise » Boston Globe

‘Probably the worst night of my life’: Saint Vincent Hospital nurses allege two patient deaths related to understaffing » Boston Globe

Despite Trump's return, advocates say Mass. will remain oasis for abortion rights » The Metro West Daily News

Boston ‘has never been safer,’ BPD chief proclaims as city sees record-low murders, shootings » Boston Herald

How Jimmy Carter remade a New England institution and altered American politics in the process » Boston Globe

The Global Anti-Incumbent Bias Is Real. But America’s Is Worse. » The New Republic

What one tide gauge reveals about America’s climate future » Washington Post

Discrimination based on source of income still widespread despite new Illinois law, housing advocates say; recent lawsuits may change that » Chicago Tribune

Remembering Jimmy Carter » The New York Times

The Supreme Court Case Over Trans Youth Could Also Decimate Women’s Equality » Politico

What Judges Can Do for the Rule of Law Under Trump » New York Times

A MAGA ‘Civil War’ on X between Musk and the far right over H-1B visas » Washington Post

The Year Democrats Lost the Internet » Wired

Outgoing Rep. Annie Kuster says she decided not to run again after seeing Biden’s decline » Raw Story

Berrospi: What Trump’s policies will mean for Latinos » Boston Herald

Morgan Stanley acquires 8 senior living complexes, including in Mass., R.I. » Boston Business Journal

The year’s hottest Massachusetts stock? GE is in the name, and AI is the game. » Boston Globe

‘People will flock here’: After pandemic-era success, Waltham debates closing off Moody Street to cars » Boston Globe

Editorial: Trump should reform financial watchdogs — here’s how » Boston Herald

What Worcester’s Chamber of Commerce president hopes comes in 2025 » MassLive

Hundreds of Mass. schools are located in floodplains. They weren’t built for a changing climate. » Boston Globe

While earth warmed, cold weather killed more Americans » WBUR

Ferrante manages cancer treatments with state rep. role » Gloucester Times

‘You are the people who are stealing from you.’ The circular blame game between Steward Health and its insurer. » Boston Globe

Five ways your health and health care should get better in 2025 » Boston Globe

Waltham, long a job growth center, may finally build the housing to match » Boston Globe

Health insurance costs will soar for Mass. residents in 2025 » WBUR

A new bench, a new rule: How one WMass judge upended the state’s adoption procedure » Gazette Net

Hampden County Presses for Tradition—and an Appeals Court Seat » Western Mass. Politics and Insight

Newton Mayor Fuller not seeking reelection in 2025 » MSN

Amherst town charter to undergo extensive review » Gazette Net

Deerfield wins Steam Mill Road case » Gazette Net

The Column: Too late for a leadership challenge? » Lowell Sun

Scott Brown says he’s doing the ‘due diligence’ to run for N.H. Senate seat in 2026 » Boston Herald

Mass. historian reflects on Jimmy Carter: 'Candidate for Mt. Rushmore' » WCVB

Mass. leaders reflect on Jimmy Carter’s leadership and legacy » Boston Globe

President Carter’s passing met with outpouring of remembrances and condolences » Boston Herald

Massachusetts lawmakers share memories of Jimmy Carter's legacy: "A true public servant" » CBS News

Mass. politicians reflect on Carter's legacy, praising his 'moral clarity' and decency » WBUR

Four years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn't gone away » WBUR

‘The ultimate gift you can give’ » Sentinel & Enterprise

Editorial: Addiction’s a disease. Jail is not the cure. » Boston Globe

Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation » WBUR

New trial ordered for man convicted in 1984 Beverly rooming house blaze that killed 15, due to advances in ‘fire science’ » Boston Globe

Newton protester shooting case puts focus on Massachusetts self-defense laws » Boston Globe

Drone sightings, arrests, lead Massachusetts lawmaker to refile proposed regulations » Boston Herald

Boston on track this year for historic low murder count » WBUR

Velis says assignment of 18 fighter jets to Barnes reflects state support of military families » Gazette Net

Lucas: Gov keeps fumbling like a Patriot » Boston Herald

Airport Readies Renovation Plan for Busy Terminal » Vineyard Gazette

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

Birthdays: Rep. Daniel Cahill

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Last day of the 2023-2024 legislative cycle

Birthdays: Rep. Mary Keefe

11:00am Senate Session, Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Formal Session

First day of the 2025-2026 legislative cycle

Birthdays: State Senator Bruce Tarr

11:00am House Session, Formal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:45am House Session, Joint Session: Swearing in of Governor's Council

No Hearings Scheduled

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