Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Gun law opponents sue to challenge restrictions on young adults
WBUR
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Don't 'be afraid': AG Campbell urges Mass. residents to see Trump actions as 'fear mongering'
WBUR
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‘It makes no logical sense’: A Mass. immigration judge is among more than 20 fired by Trump administration
Boston Globe
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Advocates push Massachusetts to require hybrid public meetings
WGBH
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‘Hostility’ toward natural gas driving up prices, critic says
Boston Herald
National
How Progressives Froze the American Dream
The Atlantic
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More police recruits are dying during training, AP investigation finds
AP News
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Trump Order Seeks More Power Over Agencies Congress Made Independent
New York Times
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Bannon Calls Musk a ‘Parasitic Illegal Immigrant’
New York Times
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Behind the Curtain: Trump's boundary-busting provocations
Axios
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Senate GOP hawks watch their influence slip away
punchbowl
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Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
orlandosentinel
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What we know about the 14 percent of federal awards in Trump’s crosshairs
Politico
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Russia and US eye joint Arctic energy projects after Saudi talks
Politico PM
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‘Nothing … off limits’: Kennedy lays out plan for HHS
Politico PM
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After ceding power of the purse, GOP lawmakers beg Trump team for funds
Washington Post
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Iwo Jima Day 80th Anniversary
Memorial Hall & Great Hall, State House, Boston
2:00pm
Public Hearing for National Grid Forecast & Supply Plan
Via Zoom
7:00pm
Act on Mass/Progressive Massachusetts Transparency Action Hour
Via Zoom
News by Category
Business
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New England auto dealership chain Herb Chambers Cos. to be acquired by Georgia company in billion-dollar deal
Boston Globe
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Herb Chambers Companies selling for $1.34B to Asbury Automotive Group
Boston Herald
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Herb Chambers auto group, which employs 2,200 in Mass & RI, sold for $1.3 billion
NBC Boston
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Downtown office vacancies gave Boston nonprofit a chance to expand
Axios
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Researchers warn New Hampshire’s economy could suffer from NIH funding cuts
Boston Globe
Cannabis
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Regulators take aim at ‘wild west’ of cannabis host community agreements
CommonWealth Beacon
Civil Rights
Education
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Pioneer mulls new high school graduation requirements with MCAS gone
The Recorder
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Teacher Retirement Tribulations Color Legislative Momentum
State House News Service
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‘We have no voice or vote:’ Amid BPS’s struggles, a renewed call for an elected Boston School Committee
Boston Globe
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‘Father Jack,’ a popular Jesuit on campus, chosen as Boston College’s new president
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Higher Education Board uncertain of what Trump anti-DEI push means for colleges
Boston Herald
Environment
Federal
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President José Manuel Bolieiro meets with visiting US delegation
Portuguese American Journal
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JFK Presidential Library and Museum set to reopen after Trump executive order reportedly shut it down
Boston Herald
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IRS in turmoil over taxpayer information sharing, staff cuts
WGBH
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JFK Library in Dorchester temporarily closed due to workers’ ‘sudden dismissal’ Tuesday. National Archives says it will reopen today.
Boston Globe
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JFK Library to reopen after federal firings forced a 'temporary closure' Tuesday
WBUR
Health Care
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Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester names new CEO
MassLive
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Lawmakers on Both Sides of the Aisle Oppose Cape Cod Mental Health Cuts
Cape Cod Online
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As blue states battle Trump's NIH funding cuts, red states benefit too
WBUR
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Mass League CEO warns funding cuts could impact health access
WGBH
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KS: Kansas Lawmakers Override Veto of Ban on Transition Care for Minors
New York Times
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
Insurance
Judiciary
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Editorial: A handful of prosecutors are heroes in the cause of justice
Boston Globe
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Karen Read murder case: Feds involved as judge shares ‘grave’ concerns
Boston Herald
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Karen Read hearing ends abruptly as judge expresses 'grave concern'
WCVB
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Healey Taps Two For Juvenile Court Posts
State House News Service
Legislative
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House Readying Rules For Post-Vacation Week Debate
State House News Service
Local Government
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🔨 State Slaps City Over Trash Disposal
The Ham’er
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Resident capital requests in Amherst top $200K
Gazette Net
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Meeting in Huntington raises old, newer concerns
The Reminder
Politics
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Pushback: A BAD mandate and the smell of sausage
The Recorder
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Josh Kraft calls on Mayor Michelle Wu to ‘immediately halt’ Boston’s White Stadium demolition
Boston Herald
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Howie Carr: Welcome to our world, snowflakes
Boston Herald
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Amid confusing Trump executive orders, local state reps believe information is power
The New Bedford Light
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‘This is the stuff that keeps me up at night’
Lowell Sun
Public Health
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COVID and flu vaccine rates plummet
Boston Globe
Public Safety
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Police Chief Paul Oliveira will retire in May
The New Bedford Light
State Government
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Battenfeld: Is DiZoglio fight with Legislature about an audit, or revenge?
Boston Herald
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State Completes Merger Of Two Eco-Dev Agencies
State House News Service
Taxation
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Editorial: Healey’s drug fee a prescription for high cost pain
Boston Herald
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Raise Up targets corporate taxes, rainy day fund
News 22 WWLP.com
Transportation
Utilities
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Gas Delivery Rates Eyed For Short-Term Ratepayer Relief
State House News Service
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Massachusetts Senator Dooner files new legislation over rising utility costs as Governor Healey, legislators, issue letters demanding action by Department of Public Utilities
Fall River Reporter
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Healey, Oliveira join calls to reexamine gas bill prices
News 22 WWLP.com
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With gas bills skyrocketing, Mass. Gov. Healey demands relief for customers
MassLive
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Winter isn't over yet, but fuel assistance is running out for some Berkshire households
Berkshire Eagle
Press Releases
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NEW DATA: New England Consumers Happy With Broadband Service, Adding Cable Video Services, Optimistic About AI
New England Connectivity and Telecommunications Association
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API Statement on Confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
American Petroleum Institute
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Unveiling the Architects of Change: MassBudget on Empowered with Meg Ryan
MassBudget
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MTA president makes the case for union democracy, members rights to ‘discuss, debate, learn, teach and protest without fear of retribution’
Mass. Teachers Association
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Staying Connected: Essential Resources for Nonprofits Navigating Change
Third Sector New England
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ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds Modest 4,400 Jobs in January
Associated Builders & Contractors of Mass.
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MassFiscal Welcomes Jason Crosby as Media Director
MassFiscal Alliance
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Executive Office of Economic Development Finalizes Merger of Quasi-Government Economic Development Agencies
Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development
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Governor Healey Nominates Andrew Hoffman and Jeannie Rhinehart to Juvenile Court
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies Over $2.5 Million in Public Benefit Fraud in Q1 of FY25
Mass. Bureau of Special Investigations
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Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll Hit the Road to Highlight Proposed Transportation Investments
Massachusetts Department of Transportation