Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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House Speaker Mariano pushes back against GOP call to expel Cape Cod Democrat under federal investigation
Boston Herald
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Mass. House speaker doesn’t commit to following voter-backed legislative audit. ‘Compliance is in the eye of the beholder.’
Boston Globe
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Keenan’s stand for transparency
Commonwealth Beacon
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Trump has threatened to strip funds for climate action. Boston lawmakers want to protect the city’s green energy goals.
Boston Globe
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Drug arrests, domestic violence, rapes: More than 1,000 serious incidents reported at Mass. shelters
Boston Globe
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South Coast towns confront PFAS contamination in drinking water
The New Bedford Light
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Ahead of Trump, Healey admin announces emergency steps to protect reproductive health care
MassLive
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Screening Emerging As Issue In Shelter Debate
State House News Service
National
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Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline
New York Times
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Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it
The Guardian
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Aileen Cannon's SCOTUS Audition
The Bulwark
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Donald Trump’s Imperial State of Mind
Vanity Fair
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Poking Fun at Trump, Mexico’s President Suggests Renaming the U.S.
New York Times
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Alito Spoke With Trump Shortly Before Supreme Court Filing
New York Times
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Taking Trump's imperialist trolling seriously (for a moment)
Public Notice
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Is this AOC’s moment?
Washington Post
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Trump, the Public, and the Press
Columbia Journalism Review
Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
7:00pm
MassDems Congressional District 2 Listening Tour
Via Zoom
Birthday: Rep. Bradley Jones, Jr.
Birthday: Rep. Christopher Worrell
Quote of the Day
“”That’s another question,” the Quincy Democrat said. “I think compliance is in the eye of the beholder.””
Mariano told reporters he would likely respond in some form to DiZoglio by the Thursday deadline she set regarding auditing the legislature. But he demurred when asked if the House would comply with the audit itself.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Battenfeld: Democrats’ strategy to trip up Trump before he’s even begun to govern
Boston Herald
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Joe Biden said he and Jimmy Carter share the core value of ‘decency,’ but will they also share a similar legacy?
Boston Globe
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Governor Healey asks Mass. residents to observe a moment of silence for Jimmy Carter
Boston Globe
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Percelay: Carter perfected the politics of decency
Boston Herald
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Lucas: Biden can’t touch Carter’s legacy as humanitarian
Boston Herald
Business
Crimes
Education
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Massachusetts school superintendents’ group severs ties with MassCUE in wake of controversial conference
Boston Herald
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As she gears up for reelection, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wades back into painful politics of school closures
Boston Globe
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Early college programs expanded for more Massachusetts high school students
CBS News
Health Care
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Nursing Board Codifies Shield Law Into Regulations
State House News Service
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Top Dems Begin Looking Past Steward Crisis
State House News Service
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Healey signs healthcare bills aimed at hospital oversight, reducing prescription drug costs
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts adopts amendment protecting nurses who provide reproductive care
WCVB
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Regulators Examine Health Care Administrative Costs
State House News Service
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New Mass. law targets private equity ownership in health care
Pluribus News
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Mass. State Auditor, Center for Health Information and Analysis at odds over critical audit of regulatory agency
WAMC
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Healey signs healthcare oversight bill in wake of Nashoba Valley closure
Worcester Business Journal
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Healthcare bill signing ceremony
News 22 WWLP.com
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New laws cap prescription drug copays and close regulatory loopholes
Spectrum News
Housing
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Healey adds to growing broker fee opposition on Beacon Hill and Boston City Council
Boston.com
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SJC supports controversial housing law, but says details must be rewritten
Boston Globe
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High Court Upholds State Housing Density Law
State House News Service
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Beacon Hill Democrats still reviewing Gov. Healey’s $425M shelter funding request
Boston Herald
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MBTA housing law is constitutional, state's highest court finds. But there's a catch
The Gardner News
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Plan for affordable homes hits a wall in Milton
Boston Globe
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Editorial: A loss for Milton is a victory for housing
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts attorney general joins lawsuit against nation's largest landlords, alleges unlawful practices
WCVB
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Massachusetts highest court has ruled in favor of multifamily housing law. What was said
Cape Cod Times
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SJC says attorney general can enforce MBTA Communities Act, but state must rework regs
Commonwealth Beacon
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SJC upholds MBTA Communities law, requires new 'guidelines'
Boston Business Journal
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Massachusetts SJC backs Healey's housing law, but requires new regs
Axios
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Read the full high court ruling on state lawsuit against Milton over housing law
Boston Globe
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Ruling on MBTA zoning law could force Holden, Millbury into compliance
The Gardner News
Human Services
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
Local Government
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Former Quincy official indicted for allegedly embezzling taxpayer funds: Craved bourbon steak tips
Boston Herald
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Lowell Planning Board approves China Star expansion, with conditions
Lowell Sun
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‘Betrayal of trust’: Former Quincy official indicted for embezzling city funds for self-portrait, steaks, music recording, Toyota Prius
WHDH
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'Not in the purview': Worcester councilors blasted for inaction on Gaza ceasefire petition
Worcester Telegram
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Wondolowski becomes Greenfield City Council president; Garrett named VP
The Recorder
Politics
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Feds investigating state representative from Cape Cod, police say
MSN
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MassDems face the music
Politico
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Governor Healey Signs Laws Lowering Health Care Costs and Strengthening Oversight
Mass.gov
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Sen. Fernandes Opens Office, Hires Staff
The Bourne News
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Elected Officials Sworn In To Office
everettindependent
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Habitat erects temporary memorial door in Northampton to honor Carter’s legacy
Gazette Net
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Republican Rep. Marcus Vaughn of Wrentham to offer rebuttal to Gov. Healey’s State of the Commonwealth address
Boston Herald
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Editorial: LA fires offer leadership lessons for Boston
Boston Herald
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State Representative Kelly Pease (4th Hampden) doubles down on priorities
MassLive
Public Health
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Vending Machine Expands Narcan Access At Jail
State House News Service
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Pittsfield is providing free naloxone kits to residents. Here's what you need to know
Berkshire Eagle
Public Safety
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Heartbreaking, sickening stories from Massachusetts’ migrant-family shelters: ‘I did something really bad’
Boston Herald
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Gov. Healey downplays proliferation of crime in state-run shelters after documents reveal disturbing incidents
Boston Herald
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Editorial: State laws, stricter enforcement needed to rein in drones
Lowell Sun
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Federal prosecutors file enhanced gun charges against unauthorized shelter resident with fentanyl, AR-15
Boston Globe
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13 fire chiefs describe ‘crisis situation' months after hospital closing
NBC Boston
State Government
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Representative Brad Jones Re-Elected as House Minority Leader
Brookline Patch
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Here are the highest earners on the Massachusetts state payroll for 2024
Boston Globe
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New state rep ready to hit the ground running
The Inquirer and Mirror
Transportation
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SSA crew cancellations spiked over 2024
Martha's Vineyard Times
Press Releases
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Senator Lewis Helps Pass Bill to Combat Substance Use Disorder
Office of Sen. Jason Lewis
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Climate Science Deniers and Fossil Fuel Greenwashing: Danger in Trump’s Second Term
Union of Concerned Scientists
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $100,000 to Promote Public Engagement in Cleanup of Contaminated Sites
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $5 Million to Prevent Hate Crimes and Extremist Attacks
MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
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Governor Healey Calls SJC Ruling on MBTA Communities Law a Major Victory
MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
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Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $73,733,811 in new loans and grants at its January meeting.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Adopts Emergency Regulations Protecting Reproductive Health Care
MA Department of Public Health
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Recent Precipitation Improves Drought Conditions in Massachusetts
MA Drought Management Task Force
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Governor Healey Signs Laws Lowering Health Care Costs and Strengthening Oversight
MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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Massachusetts Wins More Than $102 Million for Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Massachusetts Department of Transportation