Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Investigations into Catholic dioceses changed laws in other states — and Mass. victims want the same
New England Public Media
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Boston mayor’s race off to a fiery start as Josh Kraft launches campaign to unseat Michelle Wu
Boston Globe
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Mass. state officials ask departments to prepare ‘if tap is turned off’ by Trump in future funding freeze
Boston Globe
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Individual homelessness is rising in Mass. and funding isn't meeting the need
NBC Boston
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Fight builds over Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s proposed closures of state-owned hospitals
Boston Herald
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Discrimination complaints before state commission spike, worsening case backlog
WBUR
National
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The CIA Is About to Get a Trump Makeover
The Wall Street Journal
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Day Five of the Trump-Musk Treasury Payments Crisis of 2025: Not “Read Only” access anymore
Crises Notes
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The Constitutional Crisis Is Here
MSN
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Feds tie transportation funding to birth rates: ‘Concerning,’ says Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey
Boston Herald
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How Democratic Gen Z activists lost the Gen Z vote
Vox
Today on Beacon Hill
12:00pm
Black History Month Event
Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00pm
Go Red for Women
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
Quote of the Day
“Our Palestinian people, and the people of Gaza in particular, are rooted here and will not go anywhere. If Trump wants to pave something, he can go pave the sea,”
Trump on Tuesday proposed that the United States take a “long-term ownership position” over Gaza, moving its residents to a “good, fresh, beautiful piece of land” in another country.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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First-year Northeastern student has a role at Musk’s DOGE, according to reports
Boston Globe
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Springfield protest calls for Sens. Warren, Markey to do more to obstruct Trump initiatives
MassLive
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After ‘intense’ push, Kennedy’s main Republican holdout got to a ‘yes.’ It’s a repeated pattern with Trump nominees.
Boston Globe
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‘Lawsuit bait’: Even if illegal, Trump executive orders could still lay the groundwork to upend precedent, experts say
Boston Globe
Business
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Hao Bullish About Key Mass. Industries
State House News Service
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Hasbro considering Seaport building for HQ as search nears end
Boston Business Journal
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Mayor Wu wants app companies to get a permit to deliver food in Boston
WBUR
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Big move in beleaguered office market: Gillette is on the hunt for a new headquarters
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
Education
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Turns out pandemic wasn’t only cause for student setbacks
The Harvard Gazette
Environment
Health Care
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Canton officials ‘relieved’ to hear Healey is reconsidering closing Pappas Rehab Center
Fox 25 News
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Push Continues For Brain Injury Treatment Coverage
State House News Service
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Saint Vincent Hospital CEO to step down this month
MassLive
Housing
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Funding Not Keeping Up With Rise In Homeless Individuals
State House News Service
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Boston’s mayoral race will be about a lot of things. Housing is at the top of the list.
Boston Globe
Immigration
Legislative
Local Government
Politics
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Election update: Ehrenberg bows out of School Committee reelection as eight candidates line up to run for three seats
Brookline News
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Kraft Promises "Results" During Boston Mayoral Launch
State House News Service
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6 takeaways from Josh Kraft's mayoral kickoff
WGBH
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BU staff member’s social media post about six young DOGE employees, identified in media reports, sparks outrage
Boston Globe
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Josh Kraft claims Mayor Wu hasn’t delivered — but can he?
Boston Globe
Public Health
Public Safety
State Finance
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State Fiscal Team Prepping For "What Comes Next"
State House News Service
State Government
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Elliott honors Howe for 30 years as register of deeds
Lowell Sun
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Feb. 4 Is Officially Rosa Parks Day In Massachusetts
WBZ News Radio
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Enthusiasm Levels Vary For Healey's Muni Bill
State House News Service
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State uncovers $10.2M in welfare, food stamp fraud
The Eagle Tribune
Taxation
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Healey trying again for local option tax hikes
News 22 WWLP.com
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Municipal Empowerment Act could allow your town to raise taxes
News 22 WWLP.com
Transportation
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MassDOT selects South of Palmer Yard as best site for future Palmer train station
Mass Transit
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Feds tie transportation funding to birth rates: ‘Concerning,’ says Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey
Boston Herald
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Appeal halts hangar expansion at Beverly Airport
cnhinews
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MBTA says it contacted federal authorities over alleged misconduct at Cabot Yard. One expert called the move ‘unusual.’
Boston Globe
Utilities
Press Releases
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ICYMI: At Treasury, Warren Blasts Elon Musk’s Government Power Grab
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Trump Administration “Fork Directive” Unlawful as Written, Unions Urge Court to Find
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
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New API Report Highlights Broader Global Adoption of API Standards
American Petroleum Institute
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Massachusetts Attorney General issues new guidance regarding immigration concerns
Providers' Council
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Update on Tariffs
North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce
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New England Energy Rates & Your Small Business
National Federation of Independent Businesses
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Early Education and Child Care Mental Health Resources
MA Department of Early Education and Care
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $850,000 to Help Young Adults with Disabilities Prepare for Employment
MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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AG Campbell Announces Record Number Of Decisions To Enforce And Ensure Compliance With Open Meeting Law
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $200,000 in Grants to Non-Profit Organizations to Monitor Water Quality
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection