Must-Reads
Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, detectives are allowed to lie in interrogations. A new bill seeks to change that.
Boston Globe
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Can Everett’s mayor keep settlement from a lawsuit funded by campaign contributions? Past opinions say no.
Boston Globe
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Mass General Brigham begins second round of large-scale layoffs
Boston Globe
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Amid federal funding threats, Boston’s Trust Act again under spotlight
Boston Globe
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Local vocational schools are getting twice as many applicants as they have room for
Worcester Telegram
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How Trump’s elimination of Education Department would affect Massachusetts
Boston Globe
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Trump admin. owes Mass. refugee resettlement groups millions
Axios
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Healey expected to announce bill to bring down energy costs Monday
NBC Boston
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Veterans Affairs workforce reduction could have big impact in New England
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts launches effort to recruit laid-off federal workers
Boston.com
National
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Former Social Security official describes hostile takeover by Musk team
Washington Post
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The Democrats’ Authenticity Trap
The Bulwark
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Democrats are reeling. Is Stephen A Smith the way back to the White House?
The Guardian
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Young conservative women build an alternative to the manosphere
Semafor
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Fear of Trump Has Elite Law Firms in Retreat
The Wall Street Journal
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The Democrats’ young man problem is real
Vox Media
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A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube
New York Times
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How Trump Loosened the Rules for Hunting Terrorists
The Free Press
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Musk Has Triggered A Corporate Deregulation Bomb
The Lever
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Age of Consent Legislation Press Conference
Via Zoom
11:00am
Joint Committee on Ways & Means: Budget Hearing
Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue and Virtual
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
COLA Commission Meeting
Via Zoom
6:00pm
Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing
DMF's Annisquam River Field Station, 30 Emerson Avenue, Gloucester
Quote of the Day
“The problem that we have . . . is that they don’t look native to it,” said Rebecca Katz. “How comfortable are these elected officials using the platforms that many, many millions of voters use? Does it seem like they are comfortable or uncomfortable? It’s mockable if it seems like they are out of touch.”
Voters are increasingly turning to TikTok and Twitch personalities rather than network news anchors and Democrats are not making the correct adjustments.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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MeidasTouch Pops on Podcast Charts as Progressives Search for Answers
New York Times
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Editorial: Congress must act to rollback regulations
Boston Herald
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With morale ‘in the sub-basement,’ government shutdown could add insult to injury for federal workers
Boston Globe
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The Road from ‘Citizens United’ to Trump, Musk, and Corruption
The Bulwark
Business
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The use of AI in local news faces a substantial obstacle: trust
Boston Globe
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Many progressive consumers are trying to ditch brands like Amazon and Target. It’s harder than it sounds.
Boston Globe
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One-third of Boston's DoorDash deliveries by two-wheelers
Axios
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‘The damage has already been done’: New England’s craft beer industry is taking a hit amid Trump’s tariff uncertainty
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
Education
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As details emerge, here’s what Trump’s plan to abolish DOE could mean for Mass. schools
Boston.com
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Boston advocacy groups push back against proposed school closures
Boston Globe
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Colleges quietly review DEI majors and courses, leaving students in limbo
GBH News
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Taunton school building could be named after State Rep. Carol Doherty. Which one and when?
Taunton Gazette
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Gov, AG Issue Guidance on Equal Access to Education
iBerkshires
Environment
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Salisbury Beach project secures needed funds
Newburyport News
Federal
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Auchincloss says he'll fight for Fall River Social Security office: His take on 5 issues
The Herald News
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Opinion: Defunding public broadcasting would be costly mistake
Boston Globe
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State bracing for cut of federal funds
Gazette Net
- Trump predicts no shutdown as Congress faces spending deadline this week
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Top US health agency makes $25,000 buyout offer to most of its employees
Boston Globe
Health Care
Housing
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey ‘cannot commit’ to funding towns fighting MBTA zoning law
Boston Herald
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$23M South Boston courthouse, apartments proposed at old Broadway bank
MassLive
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Herring Run Motel in Buzzards Bay will convert to apartments. Here's what's planned there
Cape Cod Times
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MBTA Communities Law faces new legal challenges
GBH News
Human Services
Immigration
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Trump admin taps former Boston ICE veteran to lead the agency as Acting Director
Boston Herald
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Former Boston ICE office director selected to lead national agency as acting director
MassLive
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Mass. lawmakers hold briefing on bills centered on immigrant protection, human rights
WAMC
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Former head of Boston ICE field office tapped to lead national agency
Boston Globe
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What happened when ICE agents descended on East Boston stores
Axios
Labor
Legislative
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Diana DiZoglio acknowledged ‘threats’ to impartiality in legislative audit, records show
Boston Herald
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State auditor Diana DiZoglio says right to audit Mass. legislature not up for debate. "It is the law."
CBS News
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New state Rep. Tara Hong discusses entering office, initiatives he’s pursuing
Lowell Sun
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Diana DiZoglio acknowledged ‘threats’ to impartiality in legislative audit, records show
MSN
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: Recent Rep. votes
Lowell Sun
Local Government
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Boston city employees cash in thousands with unused sick and vacation time
Boston Herald
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City locks in final ARPA spending plans
The New Bedford Light
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Boston’s sanctuary status, Trust Act to be subject of City Council hearing audit
Boston Herald
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Upgrade sought for Fecteau monument
Itemlive
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Neighbors raise concerns about proposed animal shelter in Deerfield
Gazette Net
Politics
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Pols & Politics: Gov. Healey clearly wants to play a part in remaking the Democratic Party
Boston Herald
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Kraft blasts Wu’s $650K sanctuary city hearing prep tab
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Governor, taxpayers aren’t laughing
Boston Herald
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The uneven geography of political backwater
Worcester Sucks and I Love It
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Thousands gather in Boston Common for 2025 Boston Women's March
WCVB
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Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft goes 'On The Record' on running against Wu, working with Trump
WCVB
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At Malden town hall, Mass. Sen. Markey makes case against ‘Muskocracy’
MassLive
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Norton election to feature two races
The Sun Chronicle
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Lucas: Wu showed class, compassion in DC
Boston Herald
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State House Roundup: When local, federal politics collide in DC
Worcester Telegram
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Lucas: An opening for Healey with party in disarray
Boston Herald
Public Health
Public Safety
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Stricter Mass. gun law in crossfire with safety activists, firearms advocates
Worcester Telegram
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Lawmakers, police leaders push new bill to close gap in state Heart Law for police, including at UMass Amherst
Gazette Net
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Worcester police officer on leave after fight during children's soccer game in Northborough
Worcester Telegram
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Tewksbury Police expand hiring pool with new recruitment process
Lowell Sun
Transportation
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Greater Boston must reclaim its transit leadership
CommonWealth Beacon
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MeVa question: Drop in ridership tied to ICE jitters or winter weather?
The Eagle Tribune
Press Releases
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Building the Next Generation of Legal Leaders: The Impact of the BBA’s Public Interest Leadership Program
Boston Bar Association
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MWRA Blow-Off Valve Work Near Longwood Avenue
Mass. Water Resources Authority
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Draft Study on Morrissey Blvd Alternatives Released for Public Comment
Mass. Highway Division
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AG Campbell Calls On U.S. Court Of Appeals To Defend Integrity Of Labor Board
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Resources for Federal Workers Laid off by Trump and Musk
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Critical and Significant Drought Conditions Persist in Several Regions
Mass. Drought Management Task Force
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Builds Flood Safety Awareness in Massachusetts
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit To Stop Mass Firings Of Federal Probationary Employees
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for January 2025
Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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AG Campbell Files Brief Defending Temporary Protected Status For Venezuelans
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell