8:30am Framingham & Natick District Courts Annual Legislative Breakfast, Framingham District Court, 600 Concord Street, Framingham

10:00am Black Excellence on the Hill, Great Hall & Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

Birthdays: Rep. Natalie Blais

Budget Chief: State's Economic Health "At Risk Of Being Upended" » State House News Service

Treating the ‘dire diagnosis’ of Massachusetts’ primary care crisis » commonwealthbeacon

For Mass. environmental groups, federal funding is now 'a gamble' » wbur

Judge says Trump's mass firing of federal employees is illegal and should be stopped » wbur

Senate plans March hearing on audit law's constitutionality » State Affairs

Massachusetts pushes back on Trump anti-DEI policies, will keep education initiatives in place » Boston Herald

Internal investigation preceded Lawrence General Hospital CEO’s departure, board member says » Boston Globe

Everett mayor ‘overpaid’ by $180,000 in so-called longevity bonuses, Mass. inspector general says » Boston Globe

Republicans fear their big budget win is a 2026 time bomb » Axios

Inflation Is Stalking Trump » New York Times

Inside the GOP’s debate over permanent tax cuts » punchbowl

Why Aren’t We in the Streets? » The New Yorker

Elon Musk Is South African. It Explains a Lot. » New York Times

Is your child’s 504 plan at risk? What to know about the lawsuit targeting disability protections. » Boston Globe

MAGA's Orwellian notion of "free speech" » Public Notice

Potential Medicaid cuts raise alarm for states: ‘What do Trump and the Republicans think will happen to these people?’ » Boston Globe

OPM illegally ordered agencies to fire ‘probationary’ federal employees, judge rules » Politico

F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots » New York Times

In First Few Weeks, Trump Administration Reversed Course More Than A Dozen Times » TIME

This workplace benefit is helping parents — and boosting businesses. Could it backfire? » Vox Media

Sherman: GOP must help Trump make TikTok deal » Boston Herald

In Cambridge, a cannabis yoga class gives a toke of what’s to come » Boston Globe

Opinion: Ignoring history, Supreme Court poised to open doors to odious claims of ‘reverse discrimination’ » Boston Globe

Everyone250 initiative launches to uplift diverse voices in celebrating America's founding » WGBH

Top Democrats defend state's DEI school policies » Salem News

Massachusetts teachers union sues over school diversity program ban » News 22 WWLP.com

Westport Dem claims ‘silence was deafening’ from biz community on MCAS ballot question » South Coast Today

Federal actions are bombarding higher ed: Here are 7 of the most impactful » MassLive

Schools receive grants for mental health services » Lowell Sun

Rodrigues Points Finger At Biz Lobby On MCAS » State House News Service

State proposal could change voke school lottery in Worcester. Here's what to know » The Gardner News

Mass. leaders push back on planned NIH funding costs » News 22 WWLP.com

Alzheimer’s advocates push for local legislation as federal funding cuts loom » WGBH

Should MGB be allowed to build new ambulatory surgical centers? » Boston Globe

Internal investigation preceded Lawrence General Hospital CEO’s departure, board member says » Boston Globe

Paving a path to accessible health care: Amie Shei is Massachusetts' Woman of the Year 2025 » Worcester Telegram

Blue Cross in Mass. reports largest-ever operating loss » Boston Business Journal

Family shelter bill won’t fix demand in New Bedford » New Bedford Light

Subscriber Exclusive Emergency shelter residents sometimes receive guidance to seal local criminal records » Boston Herald

We got the keys: unlocking housing production in Gateway Cities » MassINC

Western Mass. journalist looks at rising number of unhoused in Hampden County, new aid efforts » NEPM

Healey signs shelter reform, funding bill » State House News Service

Marshfield still mad about MTBA zoning law: Show us the money » The Patriot Ledger

Middleborough sues Healey, state over MBTA housing law requirements » Boston Globe

Security scrub of Massachusetts emergency shelters finds flaws » Boston Herald

Security consultant rules Mass. shelter system ‘safe’ but calls for changes, including ‘targeted’ policies for migrants » Boston Globe

Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities: ‘One size does not fit all’ » MassLive

‘Game on’: Congressional oversight committee drops video ahead of sanctuary hearing featuring Boston » Boston Herald

Mayor Wu calls House Oversight Committee's video ahead of hearing 'dramatic' » WBUR

Well-known Chelsea immigrant rights leader receives death threat » WGBH

New Hampshire State Police apply to be deputized as immigration agents » Boston Globe

Editorial: Numbers tell the story of border enforcement success » Boston Herald

Potential Medicaid cuts raise alarm for states: ‘What do Trump and the Republicans think will happen to these people?’ » New York Times

Trump's attack on Jack Smith's legal counsel is a warning to law firms » Washington Post

Zito: Where was ’60 Minutes’ when Rust Belt jobs were cut? » Boston Herald

Stop & Shop, Teamsters reach tentative agreement » Boston Business Journal

All three Fall River State Reps voted against requiring Massachusetts residency to stay in emergency shelter system » fallriverreporter

All Four New Bedford State Reps voted against auditing Massachusetts legislators (themselves) » newbedfordguide

All three Fall River State Reps voted against auditing Massachusetts legislators (themselves) » fallriverreporter

“Our job is not to chase social media clicks,” House Rep. says » News 22 WWLP.com

Q&A: SHNS Talks With New Rep. Tara Hong » State House News Service

State auditor rejects Senate hearing invitation » State House News Service

Investigators find Everett mayor used his role to pocket $180K in bonuses » WGBH

Hudson Town Election to have override question: What money will pay for, plus tax impact » The Metro West Daily News

Councilor Khrystian King to make another bid for Worcester mayor » Worcester Telegram

Investigators say Everett mayor pocketed $180K in illegitimate bonuses » Boston Herald

Everett mayor ‘overpaid’ by $180,000 in so-called longevity bonuses, Mass. inspector general says » Boston Globe

Amherst again asking Legislature for home sales surtax, ranked-choice voting » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Roslindale plan envisions walkable area that could be replicated across Boston » MassLive

Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association officially endorses Mayor Michelle Wu in reelection race » Boston Globe

Bellingham Republican Michael Soter considering statewide run, including against Ed Markey » Boston Herald

Boston Mayoral Poll: Michelle Wu and Josh Kraft 43-29 in first head-to-head survey » Boston Herald

Flu frenzy: Infections surge in Mass. » Boston Globe

U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World » New York Times

Fatal drug overdoses in Mass. are falling » Axios

‘It’s not too late’: Health commission pushes for more vaccination in face of flu uptick » Bay State Banner

Subscriber Exclusive Amid uptick in downtown crime, Boston Mayor Wu unveils plan to clean up Mass and Cass spillover » Boston Herald

Group seeks a better way for all to share spaces safely, accessibly » Boston Globe

Vermont could become first state in New England to ban guns in bars » Boston Globe

After Uber driver allegedly raped passenger, Boston city councilor pushes for police to ‘register and fingerprint drivers’ » Boston Herald

WY: The future of procedural abortion in Wyoming is in doubt after Gordon signs bill » Wyoming Public Media

Budget Hearings Launching at "Increasingly Uncertain Time" » State Affairs

South Coast Rail service, parking free for first few weekends » WPRI

Pike Westbound Closed To Address "Risk Of A Major Sinkhole" » State House News Service

SouthCoast Wind’s value declines due to Trump’s opposition » newbedfordlight

Howie Carr: Massachusetts heating bill outrage worthy of Musk scrub » Boston Herald

‘It’s horrible': Meet the Mass. consumers grappling with big utility bills » Mass Live

Major Mass. Wind Project Alerts Potential For Delay » State House News Service

Reduced utility rates for Massachusetts residents go into effect this weekend »

Major Mass. wind project warns of potential delay over uncertainty tied to the Trump administration » WBUR

After outcry and state order, Berkshire Gas to discount gas bills in March and April » The Berkshire Eagle

Mass. approves utility plans to temporarily lower gas bills without charging interest » WBUR

HB58 - An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

HB2026 - Order relative to the adoption of permanent Joint Rules for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions

HB2024 - Order relative to the adoption of permanent Rules of the House of Representatives for the 194th General Court governing the 2025-2026 legislative sessions

HB61 - Text of a further amendment, offered by Mr. Michlewitz of Boston, to the Senate amendment (striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text contained in Senate document numbered 17) to the House Bill making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 61). February 25, 2025.

HB1 - An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2026

HB56 - An Act empowering municipalities and local governments

HB57 - An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

HB1587 - An Act relative to justice for survivors

SB16 - An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

SB18 - Proposed Joint Rules for the 2025-2026 Legislative Session

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Returning Citizens Announce Grant Awards Supporting Programs that Reduce Youth Recidivism » City of Boston

Senators Markey and Warren Slam Trump Administration's Attempt to Kill Jobs and Raise Energy Prices by Moving to Suspend Active Vineyard Wind 1 Offshroe Wind Project » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Governor Healey Announces Major Tax Relief for Health Care Workers » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Governor Healey Responds to Trump Administration Stop Work Order for Vineyard Wind » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

AG Campbell Secures Victory Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cancelling School Mental Health Grants » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Campbell Announces Nearly $150,000 Million Multistate Settlement With Mercedes-Benz USA Over Vehicle Emissions Fraud » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

JetBlue Unveils “Wicked Blue,” a Boston-Inspired Livery Celebrating Two Decades as the City’s Favorite Airline » JetBlue

Statement on Prof. Nuno Loureiro » MIT

Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump’s Shady Drug Deals » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Federal Court Declares Trump Administration's Denial of Bond Hearings to New England ICE Detainees is Unlawful » ACLU of Mass.

Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Releases 2025 Health Care Cost Trends Report » Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

West Roxbury Man Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution » U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $33.5 Million for Housing, Economic Development Across State » Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.1 Million to Eight Community Health Centers through Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Grant Program » MassHealth

D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc., Recieves Boston Globe Recognition » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioners and Executive Director Issue Statements Relative to Federal Rescheduling » Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission