Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Governor Healey orders systemwide inspections of shelters after undocumented immigrant’s arrest on gun, drug charges
Boston Globe
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Records Request Will Test Top Dems On Legislative Audit
State House News Service
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Christopher J. Donelan announces retirement as Franklin County sheriff
The Recorder
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MassGOP calls on Cape Cod Democrat Rep. Chris Flanagan to resign amid federal probe
Boston Herald
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Fishermen may not like offshore wind, but some work for it
The New Bedford Light
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After much criticism, Massachusetts lawmakers signal change is ahead
New Hampshire Public Radio
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Mass. court orders three insurers owned by UnitedHealthcare to pay $165 million over deceptive practices
Boston Globe
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Gov. Maura Healey asks for $425M more to pay for emergency shelters housing migrants
Boston Herald
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Big December Puts Tax Revenues Back On Track
State House News Service
National
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Trump asks Garland to block Jack Smith from releasing final report
The Hill
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What is human metapneumovirus, are cases surging in China, and should we be worried?
The Guardian
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Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term
New York Times
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Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports
Boston Globe
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Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for Jan. 6 pardon
Politico
Today on Beacon Hill
9:30am
Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing
Via conference call
11:00am
"Ask the Governor" with Governor Maura Healey on GBH's Boston Public Radio
89.7 FM or gbhnews.org
3:00pm
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution
Virtual Hearing
7:00pm
MassDems Congressional District 1 Listening Tour
Via Zoom
Quote of the Day
“"Senators are conspiring to violate the law that nearly 72% of the people voted for," DiZoglio said, as she again called on Campbell and Healey to support her quest.”
The Senate adopted an order Monday morning to create a subcommittee to deal with the audit issue. DiZoglio, asked whether she views the subcommittee as complying with Question 1, replied, "No."
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Mass. Life Sciences Center ends angel investor tax credit program
Boston Business Journal
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Housing hopes and office returns: Massachusetts’ 2025 economic storylines
Boston Globe
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Kimberly Dee takes charge of Eastern’s entire consumer banking business
Boston Globe
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A new law will make hundreds of drivers eligible for commercial driver's licenses in the state. Here's what it means for those seeking their CDL
Berkshire Eagle
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Mass.-based UniFirst opposes $5.3B takeover attempt
Boston Business Journal
Crimes
Education
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Springfield School Committee discusses adding asst. superintendent
MassLive
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Financial literacy could combat generational poverty. But few high schools in Mass. teach it.
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Shunning Israeli college students won’t solve the Middle East conflict
Boston Globe
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'On the brink of a settlement.' Pittsfield's teachers union has been working on an expired contract since August
Berkshire Eagle
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BPS recommending closure of Excel School in South Boston
Boston Herald
Health Care
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‘We are not OK’: In Mission Hill, health care workers rally for Gaza
Boston Globe
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Fire chiefs: EMS response in N. Central Mass. 'on verge of collapse' after hospital closing
Worcester Telegram
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Massachusetts hospital audit finds 'startling' lack of oversight: 8 things to know
Becker's Hospital Review
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Boston Medical Center pilots Black wellness group addressing mental health impacts of racism
Boston Globe
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As Central Mass. hospitals struggled, audit claims state watchdog agency failed to sufficiently monitor deteriorating situations
Worcester Business Journal
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Audit faults agency for lack of Steward oversight
The Eagle Tribune
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Court orders UnitedHealth companies to pay millions to Mass. consumers
MassLive
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Auditor Says ‘Direct Correlation’ Between Agency Failures and Near-Closing of Holy Family Hospital
WHAV
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Audit Faults State On Hospital Monitoring
State House News Service
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He thought his physical therapy would cost $25 per session. Then came the bill for $4,515.
Boston Globe
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PCA Program's Cost, Importance On The Rise
State House News Service
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Mass. officials to meet with nurses alleging safety violations at Tenet hospitals
WBUR
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Healey Will Sign Health Care Oversight Bill
State House News Service
Housing
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‘A great joke’: Tenants hope Boston area follows New York City in changing how brokers are paid
Fox 25 News
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Why this winter could be a sneaky-good season for Mass. homebuyers
WBUR
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Healey Orders Inspection Of All Shelters
State House News Service
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Healey orders inspection of all state shelters in wake of drug bust in Revere
WHDH
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Gov. Healey orders inspection of state-run shelters following migrant arrested with fentanyl, AR-15 at a Revere hotel
Boston Herald
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Chinatown residents fear displacement as a 25-story building proposal moves forward
WGBH
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55-plus community to be built on North Shore driving range
Boston Business Journal
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Gov. Healey wants $425M to keep up with shelter costs
WCVB
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Healey Seeks $425 Mil To Keep Up With Shelter Costs
State House News Service
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‘They should just go away’: Mass. Gov Healey signals openness to scrapping broker’s fees for renters
MassLive
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Governor Healey says Massachusetts officials should ‘abolish’ the broker fees that renters often pay
Boston Globe
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State Senators focus remains on housing
Martha's Vineyard Times
Human Services
Immigration
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Boston police refused to act on 15 immigration detainer requests from ICE last year
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Biden’s botched border leaves Healey holding the bag
Boston Herald
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Sutton Republican eyes changes to ruling barring local police from cooperating with federal immigration authorities
Boston Herald
Judiciary
Legislative
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Feds probing Cape Cod lawmaker, adding to legal woes
MassLive
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What to watch this month
Politico
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U.S. attorney is investigating Cape Cod state Rep. Flanagan, say Barnstable police
WBUR
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Audit law officially in effect
News 22 WWLP.com
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What To Watch For On Beacon Hill In 2025
Franklin Observer
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Mass. Senate throws up roadblock to DiZoglio’s audit push
MassLive
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Monday deadline looms for lawmakers to respond to State Auditor’s latest push to open the books
Fox 25 News
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Lawmakers spell out priorities as next legislative session gets underway
Gazette Net
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After much criticism, Massachusetts lawmakers signal change is ahead
Connecticut Public
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Massachusetts State Rep Says He’ll Donate His 11 Percent Pay Increase To Charity
New Boston Post
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GOP Urges Cape Rep To Step Down
State House News Service
Local Government
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We may be seeing 'a lot of little snowstorms,' but they're still eating up Berkshire snow removal budgets
Berkshire Eagle
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Gaza ceasefire petition on Tuesday's Worcester City Council agenda
Worcester Telegram
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Town’s home-rule petition to have Conservation Commission members elected fails to pass state Senate
MassLive
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Ferrante misses swearing in due to medical issue; Healey to do honors Wednesday
Gloucester Times
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Northampton City Council OKs $1.2M in CPA funding
Gazette Net
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
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Disgraced Massachusetts Trooper Michael Proctor to face State Police trial board after investigation
Boston Herald
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Ex-BPD sergeant fired after leading anti-vax protests sues Boston, mayor for wrongful termination
Boston Herald
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Trooper at center of Karen Read case to face Mass. State Police trial board
MassLive
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Massachusetts State Police Capt. smashes OT ceiling with $584K total pay
Boston Herald
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Suspended Trooper Michael Proctor will go before disciplinary board
CBS News
State Government
Taxation
Transportation
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Report: Boston traffic decreased 10% over last year – still ranks 4th worst in U.S.
Boston Herald
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Battenfeld: Now that New York has despised congestion pricing, can Boston be far behind?
Boston Herald
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Transportation funding task force nears finish line
Commonwealth Beacon
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Transportation Funding Task Force Holding Final Meeting
State House News Service
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Governor’s Task Force Has A Plan to Dodge the T’s Fiscal Crisis, But Only for the Short Term
StreetsBlog
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Healey Plans To Stabilize T With Budget Plan
State House News Service
Utilities
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Trump Again Knocks Wind Energy, Subsidies
State House News Service
Press Releases
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Senator Markey Applauds Biden Administration Announcement to Protect Atlantic and Pacific Coasts from Offshore Drilling
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Member Profile: Medford Wellington Service Company
Associated Builders & Contractors of Mass.
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New legislative session brings opportunities for cities and towns
Mass. Municipal Association
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HUD Overhauls State Webpages for Better Accessibility and Support
Citizens’ Housing & Planning Association
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December Revenue Collections Total $4.345 Billion
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
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Superior Court Orders Health Insurance Companies To Pay Over $165 Million For Deceptive Sales Scheme That Cheated Massachusetts Consumers
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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MA Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) Issues FY24 Annual Report
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8 Million to Expand Early College Programs
MA Executive Office of Education