Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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House Rules Plan Broadens Spending, Veto Override Options
State House News Service
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What's the next frontier of housing reform in Mass.? A state commission has some ideas
WBUR
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Gov. Healey pauses plans to close Pappas and Pocasset health care facilities
WBUR
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A new wrinkle in MBTA Communities rebellion, courtesy of DiZoglio
Commonwealth Beacon
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President Trump’s ‘border czar’ took aim at Mass. law enforcement. Here’s a fact check of his claims.
Boston Globe
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House Rules Plan Broadens Spending, Veto Override Options
State House News Service
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Boston elections department will get state oversight after state probe found ‘unacceptable’ lapses last fall
Boston Globe
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Study: Consent Law Change Led To Earlier Abortions
State House News Service
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Investigation finds ‘serious problems' in how Boston administered 2024 election
NBC Boston
National
Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare
New York Times
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Fake Video of Trump and Musk Appears on TVs at Housing Agency
New York Times
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Justice Dept.’s No. 2 Targets Old Office Where He Rose as a Prosecutor
New York Times
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Maine Gov. Mills joins women who confront Trump to defend the rule of law
Boston Globe
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Federal workers sue over "what did you do last week" email
Axios
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It’s crunch time for Mike Johnson and the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Washington Post
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Behind the Curtain: Hard truths about Trump budget cuts
Axios
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Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid
The Hill
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Texas, Mississippi have the most detained immigrants
Axios
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Thousands of veterans likely fired under DOGE
punchbowl
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Nearly 40 percent of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savings
Boston Globe
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Greater Boston Legal Services Client/Staff Lobby Day
Great Hall, State House, Boston
9:00am
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Meeting
DESE, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett and via Vimeo
10:00am
Department of Revenue Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
Care, Not Cuts Rally
State House Steps, Boston
10:30am
Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies Advocacy Event
Room 428, State House, Boston
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
1:00pm
Dignity Alliance Massachusetts Legislative Briefing
Room 222, State House, Boston
3:00pm
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution
Virtual Hearing
5:30pm
WalkMassachusetts 2025 Annual Celebration
Venture Cafe, CIC Cambridge, One Broadway, Cambridge and via livestream
Quote of the Day
“High housing costs burden our residents and stifle our economy – and responsible zoning is the solution to this crisis, as most of our communities understand,” she said. “The Auditor’s claim that the MBTA Communities Law is an unfunded mandate is wrong, and, more importantly, this letter has no effect whatsoever on implementation of the Law. If those who oppose housing affordability try to make a similar claim in court, the state will vigorously defend the law, and we intend to be successful, as we have been so far.”
Dizoglio determined the MBTA Communities Act is an “unfunded mandate” from the state, drawing a sharp rebuke from Attorney General Andrea Campbell, a top defender of the zoning law.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Editorial: Fighting waste & inefficiency isn’t new, Dem outrage is
Boston Herald
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Opinion: AP turns the tables on Trump
Boston Globe
Business
Democracy
Education
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State Ed Board Weighing Minimum Coursework Requirements
State House News Service
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These Boston-area universities are slowing spending and pausing hiring as federal research cuts loom
Boston Globe
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To hire a new or interim superintendent, the Pittsfield School Committee has a lot to do, and not much time to do it
Berkshire Eagle
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Boston University faces $5 million class action lawsuit for reportedly paying employees late
Boston Herald
Environment
Federal
Health Care
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Healey Administration Pausing Plans To Close Pocasset Mental Health Center
nantucketcurrent
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Healey halts plans for hospital closures
Boston Herald
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Healey pauses proposed closing of hospitals serving children on South Shore, young adults on Cape Cod
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces plan to pause closure of two state hospitals
WCVB
Housing
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MBTA Zoning Not Over!
The Ham'er
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Market-rate apartment building coming to downtown Fall River, with adult day care center
The Herald News
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Alternative housing found ahead of Days Inn shelter closure on Friday
The Recorder
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Fall River mayor raises concerns over new ADU law
WPRI.com
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More controversy erupts after state auditor says Mass. housing law is an ‘unfunded mandate’
Boston Globe
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
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Senate Vets In-Chamber Artwork Honoring Women
State House News Service
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With Mass. House set to vote on its rules, is transparency a priority or a talking point?
New Bedford Light
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Vieira, Muradian Round Out House GOP Leadership
State House News Service
Local Government
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Bill Galvin orders Boston Elections Department to overhaul practices after ballot mess: ‘Serious problems’
Boston Herald
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Galvin orders overhaul of Boston election practices
WBUR
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Pro soccer group got early jump on Boston’s controversial White Stadium deal, public records show
Boston Herald
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Community members voice support for White Stadium renovation
WHDH
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City Council hearing on Trust Act upcoming as Congress, feds takes aim at Boston’s sanctuary city status
Boston Herald
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Worcester City Council to discuss 'inadequate' snow removal efforts
Worcester Telegram
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ACLU sends city admonishing letter: Saint statues at new police station would break law
Patriot Ledger
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West Boylston town administrator fired over Trump flag dispute
Boston Herald
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West Boylston board votes to fire town administrator over Trump flag controversy
Telegram & Gazette
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Secretary Galvin orders Boston to overhaul election administration
CBS News
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Chelsea, Somerville sue Trump administration over threats to federal funding
Boston Herald
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Galvin Naming Receiver To Oversee Boston Elections
State House News Service
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West Boylston town administrator fired after dispute with police chief over Trump flag displayed in police station’s gym
Boston Globe
Politics
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3rd Barnstable District Rep. David Vieira takes on key position in GOP leadership
Cape Cod Times
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Kraft raises over $71,000 in first days of mayoral campaign
WBUR
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Activists call for peace talks in Ukraine outside McGovern’s Northampton office
Gazette Net
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Massachusetts residents favor challenging Trump administration, poll finds
WCVB
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Bay State AG heads to Washington, will join Sen. Elizabeth Warren for CFPB hearing
Boston Herald
Public Health
Public Safety
State Government
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Healey enjoys strong support in poll, but not on handling housing, immigration
New England Public Media
Transportation
Utilities
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Vineyard Offshore lays off 50 employees
Martha's Vineyard Times
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Eversource, National Grid offer 10-percent cut in gas bills for March and April
Boston Globe
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Eversource, National Grid offer 10-percent cut in gas bills for March and April
Boston Globe
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Most Massachusetts gas customers to see temporary cut of 10% to skyrocketing bills
WCVB
Press Releases
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Massachusetts Senate Launches Art Committee to Select First Woman Sculpture and Diversify Symbols
Office of Sen. President Karen Spilka
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1199SEIU, Nation's Largest Healthcare Union, Defends Transgender Rights & Healthcare Access
1199SEIU
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ABC: Construction Materials Prices Increase 1.4% in January, Up 40.5% Since February 2020
Associated Builders & Contractors of Mass.
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Education Nominee McMahon Tells Warren and Kim She “Wholeheartedly” Agrees with Trump’s Plan to Abolish Department of Education
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Coalition of Unions, Small Businesses, Veterans, and Conservation Organizations Seek Injunction to Prevent Unlawful Firings
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
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A Win for Clean Air in Tailpipe Pollution Case
Conservation Law Foundation
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ROE Act Reduced Significant Delays in Abortion Access for Young People, Study Confirms
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $5.5 Million to 60 School Districts to Expand Student Behavioral and Mental Health Services
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Appoints Beth Goguen as Director of the MassHire Department of Career Services
Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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MassDEP Penalizes Astro Chemicals for Failing to Report Hazardous Materials Spill
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection