Must-Reads
Massachusetts
‘Giving her opponents political ammunition’: Governor Healey spent at least 76 days out of state in 2024
Boston Globe
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Gov. Healey files $2.5B borrowing bill to improve public higher education infrastructure
Boston Herald
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Can Josh Kraft mount a serious challenge to Michelle Wu?
Boston Globe
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Trump order targets offshore wind, but stopping projects in progress won’t be easy
The New Bedford Light
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Could congestion pricing work in Boston? What we're learning from NYC's example
NBC Boston
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Massachusetts lawmakers weigh link between federal immigration officers and local authorities
Boston Herald
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State Plans To Close Canton Rehab Hospital
State House News Service
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The feds gave Mass. $63 million for EV charging. Now Trump is taking it back.
Boston Globe
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DiZoglio turns up heat on audit meeting
CNHI
National
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How can Black and Brown communities combine their collective might for the fight ahead?
The Emancipator
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Trump’s Day One Executive Orders Will Worsen Climate Crisis
Wired
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Layoffs loom as Trump administration orders federal DEI workers on leave
Washington Post
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Senate learns of new allegations against Hegseth
Politico
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How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Wired
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Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump’s shock-and-awe campaign
AP News
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Five takeaways on Trump’s executive actions on gender
The Hill
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Democratic Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson launches bid for governor
AP News
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Justice Department says it will prosecute local officials over immigration enforcement
Washington Post
Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House
6:00pm
Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Todd Rotondo
Off Cabot Club, 9 Wallis Street, Beverly,
Governor's FY26 budget due
Quote of the Day
“I am only a citizen because of birthright citizenship, and the attempt to violate the law, to undermine so much of what we stand for, so much of what has gotten us to this point as a society, as a community, as a country, as one of the very first actions … is a reminder of how much each and every one of us is needed right now to buckle down and and be involved at the city level,”
On an organizing call led by Sen. Ed Markey last night, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu noted that her parents weren’t U.S. citizens when she was born here.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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In swift move, Trump names Leah B. Foley as US attorney for Massachusetts
Boston Globe
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Howie Carr: No pardon for Biden’s reign of error!
Boston Herald
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Opinion: Trump’s American carnage, part II
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Trump’s fed hiring freeze a shot across the bloated budget bow
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Israel-Hamas cease-fire is necessary though imperfect
Boston Globe
Business
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Biz Group Chief Outlines Public Agenda
State House News Service
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Grocery stores are scrambling amid egg shortage as bird flu spreads
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
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Mass. and 17 other states sue to block Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship
Boston Globe
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Mounting birthright citizenship battle in Mass. and beyond
Axios
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Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell joins states in lawsuit against Trump citizenship order
Boston Herald
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‘In the Constitution’: Mass. leaders decry President Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship
Fox 25 News
Crimes
Education
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Governor Healey unveils $2.5b plan for construction, maintenance projects on ‘aging’ state college campuses
Boston Globe
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Healey pitches $2.5 billion higher education plan
WBUR
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Overflowing crowd attends ribbon cutting for new elementary school
MassLive
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Healey Offering $2.5 Billion Higher Ed Infrastructure Plan
State House News Service
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Outside report calls UMass protest breakup reasonable but tweaks Reyes on handling of it
Gazette Net
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To settle lawsuits, Harvard says it will use debated definition of antisemitism
Boston Globe
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Turnaround leader Wingenbach leaving helm of Hampshire College
Gazette Net
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Harvard University reaches settlements in antisemitic complaints with Jewish students
Boston Herald
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Fall River teachers have a deal: Union OKs contract with big pay raises. See the terms.
The Herald News
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Trump’s immigration crackdown leaves some families weighing the risk of sending kids to school
Boston Globe
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Governor Healey announces $2.5B for higher education in Massachusetts
News 22 WWLP.com
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New $2.5 billion plan to modernize Massachusetts’ public universities and colleges, governor says
Fox 25 News
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Healey announces bill to invest billions in computer tech, maintenance at Mass. higher ed campuses
The Sun Chronicle
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Uxbridge school superintendent arrested on drunk driving charges
NBC Boston
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Harvard agrees to adopt a broad definition of antisemitism to settle two lawsuits
WBUR
Environment
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FEMA gives Boston, MBTA $13M to reduce flood risks
WBUR
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New Hampshire will not follow new lobster harvesting rules, Governor Ayotte says
Boston Globe
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State mulls changes to how public entities get approval to alter open space
MassLive
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Trump's pause on offshore wind leasing may have limited impact in New England
WBUR
Federal
Housing
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Boston launches free legal aid program for families facing eviction
MassLive
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Cost Concerns Threaded 1983 Shelter Debate
State House News Service
Human Services
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State Fix Eyed After Stolen Benefits Protection Ends
State House News Service
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Boston homeless shelter Pine Street Inn increases capacity as temps plummet
Boston Herald
Immigration
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Mass. school district, immigration group, vow protection amid Trump directive for ICE agents to enter schools, churches
Boston Globe
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Trump sparks fear of mass deportations among Bay State immigrants
MassLive
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Families of Afghans abroad anxious as Trump halts resettlement, parole programs
WGBH
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Mass. and nearly two-dozen states sue Trump for move to end birthright citizenship
WBUR
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'High levels of fear:' Immigration attorney 'concerned' over Trump executive orders
Spectrum News
Judiciary
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Trump administration appoints new US Attorney for Massachusetts
Boston Herald
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Trump Admin Swiftly Fills U.S. Attorney for Mass. Position
State House News Service
Legislative
Local Government
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Northampton bans use of fossil fuels in new buildings, renovations; new rules start Jan. 27
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Town Meeting warrant open through February 19
The Concord Bridge
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Charter objection forces Northampton to call special meeting Wednesday
Gazette Net
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‘Do better or step aside’: Supporters rally for nonbinary Worcester councilor
MassLive
Politics
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Josh Kraft, philanthropist son of Patriots owner, plans to run for mayor of Boston, sources say
WCVB
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Opinion: America’s most enduring bipartisan tradition: political hypocrisy
Boston Globe
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Moulton says Trump's early anti-trans actions show Democratic reset is needed
WGBH
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‘Don’t agonize, mobilize.’ Markey, Warren meet virtually with community leaders to discuss Trump agenda.
Boston Globe
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Josh Kraft plans to jump into Boston mayor’s race, sources say
Boston Globe
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Josh Kraft crafts a run for Boston's mayor
Boston Globe
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Josh Kraft plans to run against Michelle Wu for Boston mayor, sources confirm
Boston Herald
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Spill of the Hill: Healey hears it from both sides
Axios
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Josh Kraft to challenge Michelle Wu for Boston mayor
WGBH
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Boston mayor to face challenge from Patriots Foundation president
Politico
Public Health
Public Safety
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Cops are only as good as the training they get, and in Massachusetts it’s a mixed bag
Boston Globe
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Police, POST Commission Reach Settlement
State House News Service
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Lawrence council to discuss report that called for police chief's termination
The Eagle Tribune
State Government
Utilities
Press Releases
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How Electrifying Homes Improves Public Health & Cuts Emissions
Green Energy Consumers Alliance
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Harvard and Students Against Antisemitism Announce Settlement of Lawsuit
Harvard University
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Senators Warren, Wyden, and Sanders Urge President Trump to Reject Big Pharma’s Push to End Medicare Price Negotiations, Protect Medicare Enrollees
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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AFSCME’s Saunders: Workers deserve better than attacks on day one
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
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Citizens United at 15: CEOs Have Front Row Seats at Swearing In
Common Cause Mass.
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Worcester Regional Airport Continues to Grow with Another Record-Breaking Year
Massport
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Take Action: Just Say NO to Attacks on the Right to Shelter
Progressive Mass
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Historic Bill to Modernize Public Higher Education Campuses in Massachusetts
MA Executive Office of Education
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Massachusetts Department of Correction and Persevere Team Up to Launch Coding Program for Incarcerated Individuals
MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unconstitutional Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell