Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Renters struggle to afford housing in Greater Boston more than owners, Census data shows
Boston Globe
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Legislature Sends Healey Bill Targeting Drug Costs, Oversight
State House News Service
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Mass. lawmakers pass CDL change, hospital oversight, dozens more in final frenzied hours
WCVB
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Healey task force on transportation funding will miss its December 31 deadline
Commonwealth Beacon
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Steward, Boston’s tax fight and fixing the T: The top 5 Mass. political stories of 2024
MassLive
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Health insurance premiums in Massachusetts are among the most expensive in the country. Why?
Boston Globe
National
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We Need to Talk About Kay Granger
Puck
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Chinese Muslims, After Finding a Refuge in Queens, Now Fear Trump
New York Times
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Alaska ranked-choice system threatened with fresh repeal efforts
The Hill
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How Elon Musk Has Planted Himself Almost Literally at Trump’s Doorstep
New York Times
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Trump tests influence over GOP with Johnson Speakership vote
The Hill
Today on Beacon Hill
Last day of the 2023-2024 legislative cycle
Quote of the Day
“The fight between MAGA and DOGE continues. Original MAGAs who want the government to expel immigrants and elevate white evangelical Christian men are facing off against the new DOGE MAGAs who disdain original MAGA culture and want the government to turn the tech billionaires loose from regulations and taxes to create their own global oligarchy.”
The fight has taken shape over H-1B visas that allow companies to hire foreign workers for skilled positions. MAGA opposes all immigration and relied on Trump’s promise to deport 11 to 20 million immigrants. DOGE wants more H-1B visas.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Darling: Trump has chance to pass Taxpayer First act
Boston Herald
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Western Mass. roots helped shape one of Trump’s top economic advisers
Boston Globe
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Biden orders ‘National Day of Mourning’ for Carter
Boston Herald
Business
Democracy
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State spent $8 million on mail-in voting
Boston Globe
Education
Health Care
Housing
Judiciary
Legislative
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REP. REYES: My Priorities for a Second Term as Your State Rep.
The Valley Patriot
Local Government
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My Turn: ‘Moving together ahead as a community’
The Recorder
Politics
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Electoral College has proven that it's far from perfect. Is it time for a change?
The Metro West Daily News
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Dukakis reflects on Jimmy Carter, 'a guy of real integrity'
WGBH
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2024 in Politics: Democrats plan path forward
Boston Globe
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‘The greatest former president’: For Valley residents, Carter’s consequential term overshadowed by life of global human service
Gazette Net
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New Boston film makes the case that Larry DiCara is ‘the best mayor we never elected’
Boston Globe
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Baker v. Markey in 2026? Not so fast, NCAA says.
Boston.com
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Domestic violence nonprofit aims to raise awareness in Western Mass.
MassLive
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Personnel File - Monday, Dec. 30, 2024
State House News Service
Public Health
Public Safety
Reproductive Rights
Transportation
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Healey Transpo Task Force Needs More Time
State House News Service