Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Editorial: Politicians keep betraying homeowners
Boston Herald
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Lawmakers say they want transparency, but they don’t want to talk about it
Boston Globe
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Very few women have delivered babies while serving in elected office. Here’s what a few had to say.
Boston Globe
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A game-changer for transportation: Healey proposes $8 billion to stave off job losses and service cuts
Boston Globe
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House budget chief wants more info on shelter crimes before advancing Healey’s spending bill
Boston Herald
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Needham rejects new zoning plan to meet MBTA housing law rules
NBC Boston
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Republicans Roll Out Plan For "Fundamental" Shelter Changes
State House News Service
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In latest pushback to key state housing law, Needham voters say no to town’s plan
Boston Globe
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AG Campbell says she voted ‘yes’ on Ballot Question 1. Her office’s stance is still unclear.
WGBH
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Energy Supplier Bill Remains On AG's Agenda
State House News Service
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Spill of the Hill: What to expect from Healey's State of the Commonwealth
Axios
National
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Big oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disasters
The Guardian
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Takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s contentious confirmation hearing
CNN
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House barrels toward fight over placing conditions on California fire aid
The Hill
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GOP Sen. John Curtis airs doubts about Tulsi Gabbard nomination
Politico
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In the new Trumpian era, liberal democracies must hold their noses – and engage with difficult partners
The Guardian
Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House
12:00pm
Author Talk with Ellen Douglas and Paul Kirshen: Climate Change Impacts and Projections for the Greater Boston Area
State Library, Room 341, State House, Boston
7:00pm
Progressive Mass: Beacon Hill 101
Virtual
Lobbyist disclosure reporting deadline
Birthday: Rep. Kate Hogan
Birthday: Rep. Donald Wong
Quote of the Day
“At his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth pledged to “restore the warrior ethos.” He told the Senate Armed Services Committee: “When President Trump chose me for this position, the primary charge he gave me was to bring the warrior culture back to the Department of Defense.””
Hegseth does seem to be interested in waging war. But it’s not a war against foreign enemies. It’s a war against Trump’s domestic opponents.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faces fierce hearing, with Reed and Democratic women senators leading the opposition
Boston Globe
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Howie Carr: Biden leads humiliation fest in D.C.
Boston Herald
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While Trump spreads lies about the California wildfires, Mexico and Canada send their best
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
Crimes
Education
Environment
Health Care
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Subsidized plans drive Connector enrollment to new high; Jan. 23 deadline looms
Dorchester Reporter
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What good is health care price transparency if no one’s shopping?
Boston Globe
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Doctors are unionizing. Here's what we're watching.
Boston Globe
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Tufts again breaks record for heart transplants, despite growing competition
Boston Business Journal
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AI could solve greatest human challenges, if we let it, Moderna cofounder says
Boston Globe
Housing
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Revere City Council unanimously approves safety changes at state-run shelters
NBC Boston
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Dozens of Amherst homes snapped up by LLC’s over past 5 years
Gazette Net
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Springfield opens new emergency shelter after reaching capacity during freezing weather
MassLive
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Republicans push for reforms to shelter system
The Eagle Tribune
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New MBTA Zoning Regs Give Noncompliant Towns More Time
State House News Service
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Needham rejects MBTA zoning compliance after town-wide vote
Boston.com
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How much new housing should be built in Needham, Massachusetts? Residents weigh in
WCVB
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Martha’s Vineyard towns starting to restrict short-term rentals
MassLive
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Massachusetts' Republican lawmakers propose plan to 'course correct' family shelters
WBUR
Human Services
Labor
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Nurses, hospital reach contract agreement
Martha's Vineyard Times
Legislative
Local Government
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Methuen councilors choose not to renew city solicitor's contract
The Eagle Tribune
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Sandwich: Town meeting votes on extra water infrastructure. Ballot vote is next.
Cape Cod Times
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Guest columnist Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra: Northampton’s capital spending makes fiscal sense
Gazette Net
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Michelle Wu added 300 new positions to Boston City Hall amid budget crunch
Boston Herald
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Prosecutors of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson ask for evidence to be filed under seal
Boston Herald
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White Stadium project opponent says City of Boston can renovate venue for BPS for ‘fraction of the cost’
Boston Herald
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North Adams Making Plans to Address Library Belvedere
iBerkshires
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Local NRevere city councilor slams Massachusetts officials for being ‘woke’ after migrant shelter bust
Boston Herald
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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office awarded over $200,000 in grant funding
the Berkshire edge
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Brockton City Council overrides mayor's veto to pass ban on public camping, loitering
WBUR
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‘Anger is justified’: Revere City Councilor wants state to address emergency shelter concerns
Fox 25 News
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
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Consultant calls for firing of Lawrence police chief
The Eagle Tribune
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Healey on DOJ investigation of Worcester police: I'm confident in the city
Worcester Telegram
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MassDOT issues 3rd warning about texting scam called smishing; UMass prof offers tips on what to do
Gazette Net
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Menard named Amherst police captain; Gaughan is town’s new assistant fire chief
Gazette Net
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Quincy Rep. Refiles Drone Legislation
95.9 WATD
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This was the homicide rate in Springfield in 2024
MassLive
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Amid outrage over AR-15 found in migrant shelter, Revere officials make a plan
MassLive
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Trooper Michael Proctor, suspended over Karen Read texts, goes before State Police trial board Wednesday
Boston Globe
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Shelter leaders say they're responding to incidents to the best of their ability
WGBH
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Maura Healey on Worcester DOJ investigation
The Gardner News
State Government
Transportation
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Homestretch for Rourke Bridge contract pick
Lowell Sun
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Hanson-Milone Safe Boating Act signed into law
Boating Industry
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Healey Rolling Out $8 Billion Transportation Plan
State House News Service
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Governor wants the millionaire's tax to pay for MBTA bills, Massachusetts road and bridge repairs
CBS News
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Healey unveils $8 billion plan for ‘kick-ass’ transportation system
MassLive
Press Releases
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Trahan Opposes House Republicans’ Proposed Federal Takeover of Sports
Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan
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Senators Markey, Wyden, and Booker, and Rep. Khanna Announce Legislation to Extend TikTok Ban Deadline
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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“This Bill Doesn’t Protect a Girl’s Rights. It Eliminates Them.”: Whip Clark Slams GOP Child Predator Empowerment Act
Office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark
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Pressley, Scanlon, Advocates Make Final Push for Further Clemency Action in Biden's Final Days
Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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Warren Slams Hegseth for Degrading Statements About Women in Combat
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Municipalities eligible for credit card fee settlement funds
Mass. Municipal Association
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STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
MassPIRG
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Against Major Insulin Manufacturers And Pharmacy Benefit Managers For Unfair And Deceptive Insulin Pricing
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Massachusetts Sheriffs’ Association Announces Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott as President, Naming New Leadership for 2025
Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association
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Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Filing of Emergency Regulations
MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities