Must-Reads
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As Massachusetts quasi-state agencies offer sky-high pay, watchdogs call for transparency
Boston Herald
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Mass. House poised to vote Thursday on $425M shelter bill that imposes new limits on stays
MassLive
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Mass. lawmakers push for abortion without trimester limits
WGBH
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Reps Eager To Change Sweeping Shelter Bill
State House News Service
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As Trudeau tells Canadians to rethink vacation plans, US travel industry could be headed for second ‘Trump slump’
Boston Globe
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As Kraft spars with Wu, one thing is for certain: The Boston mayoral race will be about housing
Boston Globe
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Trump’s attempted funding freeze was blocked. So why are billions in grants for solar still locked up?
Boston Globe
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‘She will not be safe’: Mass. transgender woman fights transfer to men’s prison
MassLive
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National scores show Mass. students leading – with big asterisks
Commonwealth Beacon
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More Time For Review A Theme Of Senate GOP Rules Pitch
State House News Service
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How Democrats Can Survive the Next Four Years
The Liberal Patriot
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US health department condemns private equity firms for role in declining healthcare access
The Guardian
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Trump and Musk’s dismantling of government is shaking the foundations of US democracy
AP News
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Kash Patel Says He Never Promoted QAnon. Here Are All The Times He Did
Wired
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Nancy Pelosi faces primary challenge from former AOC aide
Politico
Today on Beacon Hill
Mass NOW 2025 Advocacy Day
Senate Informal Session
House Full Formal Session
Birthday: Rep. Joseph McKenna
Birthday: Rep. Leigh Davis
Quote of the Day
“Imagine if mainstream news organizations covered a looming natural disaster in the way it has covered Trump. A category five hurricane barrels toward the Florida coast, but instead of wall-to-wall coverage warning people to seek shelter and evacuate, the local news stuck to its regular newscasts as if it were just going to rain a little more than usual. Instead of shocking the citizenry into paying attention, news executives simply printed headlines that read, "Strong winds and rain expected." Meanwhile, during the television coverage, the same outlets allowed known disinformation artists to hijack panels with absurd claims, misleading the public into believing everything was being overblown by an overzealous press corps. That would obviously be deeply irresponsible, but that is precisely what most of the news media is doing now.”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lucas: Dems grilling of RFK Jr. far from well done
Boston Herald
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USAID: Musk attacks a pillar of American strength
Boston Globe
Business
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Nonprofits See Second Threat In Healey Plan
State House News Service
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One of Boston’s most influential techies is working on a next big thing: AI ‘agents’
Boston Globe
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In the Spotlight
Everett Independent
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Mayor Wu Announces New Road Safety Ordinance to Increase Accountability of Third Party Delivery Providers
US Politics Today
Civil Rights
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Bill Gives Female Athletes New Option In School Sports
State House News Service
Education
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‘Every teacher I’ve talked to is completely freaked out by it’: Trump’s order on critical race theory thrusts White House into the classroom
Boston Globe
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Boston Public Schools seek more funding for special ed., multi-language learners in proposed budget
Boston Globe
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Measure would allow student athletes to skip games if opposite sex in lineup
USA Today
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South Hadley superintendent: Trump moves could destabilize local budget
Gazette Net
Environment
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Future Is Unclear for Wind Leases off Cape Cod
Provincetown Independent
Federal
Health Care
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Campbell, other state AGs threaten to sue Trump administration over gender-affirming care
WBUR
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When ICE comes to the hospital: AG Campbell reassures health care facilities of their rights to provide care
Boston Globe
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R.I. Senate unveils health care bills and takes aim at doctor shortage
Boston Globe
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Canton officials, state reps urge Healey to reverse decision to close children’s facility
Boston.com
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Community Speaks Out Against Pocasset Mental Health Center Closure
The Bourne News
Housing
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‘A good landlord tax break is not the same as rent control’: Wu takes aim at Josh Kraft’s housing proposal
Boston Globe
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Taunton's Clarion Hotel will stop being a Massachusetts emergency shelter: What's next
Taunton Gazette
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Mass. House moves to cap emergency shelter stays, limit system to 4,000 families
Boston Globe
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House Democrats want to temporarily block non-Massachusetts residents from taxpayer-funded shelters
Boston Herald
Immigration
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Editorial: Finally, Beacon Hill gets the message about immigrant shelter costs
Boston Herald
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New US attorney declines to rule out prosecuting MA governor, mayors surrounding immigration
Worcester Telegram
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‘The fear is real’: Trump immigration policies force some undocumented families to avoid hospitals, schools
Boston Globe
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‘It’s going to be a battle every day’ as Boston’s immigrant communities face new federal policies
Bay State Banner
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Pam Bondi freezes DOJ funding for sanctuary cities, as Michelle Wu gets date to testify in front of Congress
Boston Herald
Judiciary
Labor
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State Must Shoulder UI Debt Interest Costs
State House News Service
Local Government
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Flushed: Public records reveal staff turmoil with Michael Flaherty out, embattled HR director suspended at Boston Water and Sewer
Boston Herald
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Northampton’s Main Street redesign start pushed to 2026; costs climb to $29M as opponents press for changes
Gazette Net
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After Tania Fernandes Anderson probe, Boston City Council votes to ban non-disclosure agreements
Boston Herald
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'Worcester welcomes everybody': Council takes up symbolic transgender designation
Worcester Telegram
Politics
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Battenfeld: Josh Kraft’s recusal from Everett stadium deal hands Michelle Wu campaign issue
Boston Herald
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A ‘5 alarm fire,’ Mass. Gov. Healey, sounds warning bell on Musk, DOGE
MassLive
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Gov. Maura Healey wants to ‘continue to serve.’ But in what capacity is still unclear
Boston Herald
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Protesters rail in Boston against Trump, Musk
Boston Herald
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See how elected officials reacted to Josh Kraft’s mayoral bid against Mayor Wu
Boston Globe
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Anti-Trump protesters gathered outside Mass. State House as part of nationwide action
WGBH
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‘I just hung up.’ Angry about Trump and Musk, Mass. residents inundate congressional phone lines, encountering glitches.
Boston Globe
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Elon Musk’s access to federal data ‘is a five-alarm fire,’ Governor Maura Healey says
Boston Globe
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Cesar Ruiz Returns—with Experience a Teacher of All SuperPAC Things
Western Mass. Politics & Insight
Public Health
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Lawmakers "Go Red" To Promote Women's Heart Health
State House News Service
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Opinion: We can’t just stand by as older Black men bear brunt of opioid crisis
Boston Globe
State Finance
State Government
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Along the Way: Coming soon -- a state poet laureate
The Sun Chronicle
Taxation
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Attleboro area officials not too keen on Healey's tax option
The Sun Chronicle
Transportation
Press Releases
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Illegal Alien Sentenced to Prison for Unlawful Reentry
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Annula Tax Prep Services Available for Residents
City of Boston
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. Adds New Virtual Care Option to Support Women's Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass.
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Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Host Annual Black History Month Celebration
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Mass Equality Responds to Anti Transgender Rally at the State House
Mass Equality
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MassGOP Condemns Reckless Spending on Migrant Crisis, Calls for Urgent Reform
MassGOP
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ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Warren Underscores Danger of Budget Director Nominee Russ Vought
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Letter Regarding Federal Funding for Children
Children's League of Mass.
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Legislative Update
Mass. Mental Health Counselors Association
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January Revenue Collections Total $4.1 Billion
Massachusetts Department of Revenue