Must-Reads
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What Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods could mean for a longtime Mass. steel mill
WBUR
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Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Mass. and mental health advocate, dies at 88
WBUR
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Refugee resettlement agencies cut staff and programs across New England
WGBH
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MBTA is among worst in nation for derailments, records show
Boston Globe
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It’s a golden age for conservative influencers in Massachusetts
Boston Herald
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State politics has a sexual misconduct problem
The 19th
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AGs in all 50 states band together to blast recent federal action
MassLive
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Trump's transgender rights rollbacks prompt allies to adjust travel warnings
Axios
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GOP senators warn Trump agenda will be slowed by internal divisions
The Hill
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Why Law Firm Paul Weiss Pleaded Its Case With Trump, and Not With a Court
The Wall Street Journal
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FCC to tackle America’s reliance on GPS
punchbowl
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Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers
The Associated Press (AP)
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Shapiro highlights ChatGPT pilot project success
Pluribus News
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Democrats once killed a pipeline in the Northeast. Now they may help Trump revive it.
Washington Post
Today on Beacon Hill
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Joint Committee on Ways & Means: Budget Hearing
House Informal Session
Senate Informal Session
Mass. Commission on the Status of Women Advocacy Day 2025
Advisory Committee on Veterans Quality of Life
Fire Service Commission Meeting
Close of Comment Period for Department of Energy Resources Proposed Regulatory Changes
SRC Statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment & Consumer Satisfaction Committees Meeting
Birthday: Rep. Michael Finn
Quote of the Day
“This happens even in good times — someone in the intelligence community who for personal financial or other reasons walks into an embassy to sell America out — but DOGE is taking it to a whole new level,” said John Schindler. “Someone is going to go rogue,” he said. “It’s just a question of how bad it will be.”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Editorial: Why is the Trump administration giving up on Ukrainian children abducted by Russia?
Boston Globe
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Sanders stands to leave interview after ‘nonsense’ question about possible Ocasio-Cortez Senate bid
The Hill
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Democrats are waiting on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s big decision
Boston Globe
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Congress returns for three-week sprint session
Roll Call
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Editorial: Trump sends clear message to Iran, terror proxies
Boston Herald
Business
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Boston’s hot quantum computing scene reels in Nvidia, the biggest name in tech
Boston Globe
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WMass farmers protest federal funding cuts they say jeopardize food supplies
MassLive
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Destination Hampshire County: Experts discuss ways to boost, advocate for tourist economy
Gazette Net
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Biogen to move HQ to new tower in MIT Kendall development
Boston Business Journal
Cannabis
Civil Rights
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Opinion: Antisemitism — both a scourge and a topic of debate
Boston Globe
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Gaskin: Black women in Boston a legacy in landmarks
Boston Herald
Education
Environment
Federal
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Mass. delegation presses feds for details on mass firings: ‘Reckless purge’
MassLive
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Mass. federal workers still unsure about future, despite reinstatement
WBUR
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DOGE cuts and freezes are severely impacting Massachusetts, Rep. Trahan says
CBS News
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Postal workers rally against cuts proposed by Trump, Musk
Boston Herald
Health Care
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Lori Trahan visits Incompass Human Services, highlights critical role of Medicaid funding
Lowell Sun
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Why did UMass Memorial tack on $770 to his bill for a simple X-ray?
Boston Globe
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Mass. hospitals expand bedside addiction treatment amid new evidence of its benefits
Boston Globe
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A doctor you can text, call, and see within a day? Inside the growing model of ‘direct primary care.’
Boston Globe
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Axel: Tariffs strengthen U.S. healthcare security
Boston Herald
Human Services
Immigration
Labor
Local Government
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Multi-town contingent organizes education funding appeal for UMass legislative hearing
Gazette Net
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‘What it will take’: Springfield mayor concerned about ‘revolving door’ of repeat offenders
MassLive
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How many kids are homeless in Quincy schools. And who is helping them
Patriot Ledger
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There's a push to bring outdoor ice skating back to Pittsfield. Here's how it could happen ...
The Berkshire Eagle
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Booster group aims to ease disruptions during Northampton’s downtown makeover
Gazette Net
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Boston City Council weighing contentious new food delivery tax
Boston Herald
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Boston pledges 50% of White Stadium contracts to minority-, women-owned businesses
The Daily Free Press
Politics
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'There is no sitting back anymore': Protesters gather at Tesla charging stations at Auburn Mall
Worcester Telegram
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Cape Codders protest in Falmouth against privatization of US Postal Service
Cape Cod Times
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ME: Trump demands apology from Maine governor in continuing feud over trans athletes
Boston Globe
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UT: Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
The Associated Press
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IL: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump
The Associated Press
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NH: New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
The Associated Press
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Bay State AG Andrea Campbell to Trump Administration: ‘Bring it on’
Boston Herald
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Gov. Healey on impact of lost federal funding in Mass., Trump's Boston jabs
NBC Boston
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Letter: Sunshine editorial falls short
Newburyport News
Public Health
Public Safety
State Government
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Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell goes 'On The Record' about Trump executive orders and state auditor
WCVB
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Kitty Dukakis, tireless advocate who shared her struggles with the public, dies at 88
Boston Globe
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‘These are people's lives: Why Gov. Healey got emotional about federal funding cuts
NBC Boston
Transportation
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Dracut selectmen hold off on seeking MBTA Communities exemption
Lowell Sun
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Getting the South Coast Rail up and running is a passion for top MBTA official
WBUR
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South Coast Rail unlocked: Daytrip to New Bedford and Fall River
Axios
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South Coast Rail set to start running service on Monday
Boston 25 News
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South Coast Rail launches historic New Bedford-Boston commuter service
The New Bedford Light
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Decades in making, South Coast rail service begins Monday
State House News Service
Utilities
Press Releases
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Journalists, Federal Workers, and Unions File Lawsuit to Challenge Closure of U.S. Agency for Global Media
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
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City of Boston Releases Anti-Displacement Action Plan
Boston Planning & Development Agency
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Warren Statement on Kitty Dukakis Passing
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Congressman Auchincloss and Senator Warren Call on SEC to Explain Legal Loophole for Trump's Meme Coins
Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss
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Policy updates 3/21/25
MIRA Coalition
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WTF Chuck: New Billboard Condemns Sen. Schumer for Supporting Trump’s Budget
Common Cause Mass.
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Administration announces ‘Energy Affordability Agenda’
Mass. Municipal Association
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AIC Partners With UCP to Expand Assistive Technology Acess in Springfield
Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $500,000 to Improve Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency
Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Drought Management Task Force
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Auditor DiZoglio’s Bureau of Special Investigations Identifies Over $2 Million in Public Benefit Fraud in Q2 of FY25
Office of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio