10:00am Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Housing, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Service, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Survivors on the Hill, Room 428, State House, Boston

Birthdays: Rep. Michelle DuBois

FEMA quietly removes access to New England coastal erosion hazard tool » Commonwealth Magazine

A showdown of prosecutors looms as DA mulls charges against ICE agent » WBUR

‘We’re treading on thin ice.’ Trump’s unpredictability threatens to upend Massachusetts spending plans. » Boston Globe

Mass. immigration lawyer, a US citizen, ordered by DHS to leave the country » MassLive

Subtract $1 billion from Mass. revenue estimate, analyst says » WBUR

‘It’s very disheartening.’ Violent assaults leave educators reeling in Massachusetts schools. » Boston Globe

‘A job in itself’: The red tape to access food, housing, and help holds back Mass. families » Boston Globe

State budget will contain no tax hikes, according to Ways and Means chair » Boston Herald

It’s the end of Kendall Square as we know it. What if biotech never bounces back? » Boston Globe

Corruption case that rocked Massachusetts State Police is set for trial » Boston Globe

Number of migrants in Mass. shelters dropping steadily, but reasons are varied » Boston.com

China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies » New York Times

The devious purpose behind MAGA's incessant lying » Public Notice

Medical debt CRA deadline looms with problems ahead » Punchbowl News

Trump says CBS should lose license after ’60 Minutes’ segments on Ukraine, Greenland » The Hill

The troubling rise of Hitler revisionism » Slow Boring

Suspect charged in overnight arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence » NBC News

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons spark several surprises » The Hill

American Rendition: Rümeysa Öztürk’s Journey From Ph.D. Scholar to Trump Target Languishing in Louisiana Cell » ProPublica

Kamala Harris Has Been Quietly, Carefully Working the Phones and Plotting Her Next Move » Vanity Fair

Tapper presses Warren: 'Why do you think the Democratic Party has such a low approval rating?' » CNN

Meta antitrust trial kicks off in federal court » Axios

Hasbro HQ decision delayed until 'this summer' » Boston Business Journal

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That’s created a political divide in Silicon Valley » The Associated Press (AP)

A Cape Cod lawmaker is trying to bring happy hour back to Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Report cites inequities in land valuation for central, western Massachusetts » Gazette Net

Editorial: High gasoline prices and government central planners » Boston Herald

‘Made in U.S.A’ model was never cheap, but those businesses can skip tariffs » Boston Herald

Editorial: Trump’s tariff pause presents an opportunity » Boston Herald

Make America Go Away? American tourists worry how Canadians will receive them this summer. » Boston Globe

MA State Rep. Chris Flanagan of Dennis Arrested, Charged in  Fraud and Cover-Up Scheme » The Valley Patriot

Cambridge protesters urge Harvard not to concede to Trump demands: ‘We have some demands, too. Back off.’ » Boston Globe

Wachusett schools say yes to school choice, aiming for more students to join district » Worcester Telegram

Massachusetts parents ‘livid’ after schools give survey on sexual activity, gender identity to students who opted out » Boston Herald

New group, ReConnect Western Mass, takes aim at smartphones in schools, social media use among youth » Gazette Net

Opinion: COMPASS points the way to seeing foster kids succeed in school » Boston Globe

Salem schools faced with cutting 56.5 jobs to close $4.9M budget gap » Salem News

Protesters call on Harvard to fight Trump threats, defending democracy, its students and its legacy » Cambridge Day

In the fight for a more sustainable future, we can’t afford to leave underserved communities behind » Commonwealth Magazine

How much federal money your state gets » Axios

Opinion: Lessons learned in the waiting room » Boston Globe

Advocates push insurers to cover brain injury therapy » WGBH

Trump has vowed to bring down housing costs. What is his administration doing? » The Hill

Can extra housing be built on private lots in Cape Cod National Seashore? Park says no. » Patriot Ledger

Editorial: Don’t let Shattuck plan languish in limbo » Boston Globe

DHS told her to leave the country. She's a citizen — and an immigration attorney » NBC Boston

Guest columnist Michael Albano: Governor not to blame for migrant crisis » The Recorder

Detained Tufts student alleges poor medical treatment, religious freedom restrictions in detention » WGBH

New Bedford man detained by ICE despite longtime legal residency in U.S. » The New Bedford Light

‘Do not attempt to remain in the United States’: DHS mistakenly tells Boston lawyer to self-deport » Boston Globe

Moving moments from Taunton Easton State Rep. Carol Doherty's celebration of life » Taunton Gazette

Beacon Hill Roll Call: House OKs $1.3b supplemental budget » Lowell Sun

Should Massachusetts implement a program providing universal basic income? » Commonwealth Magazine

The Column: Lowell on fire » Lowell Sun

North Attleboro council to hear budget proposal, recommendation on senior tax break Monday » The Sun Chronicle

Boston Water and Sewer has investigated its HR director repeatedly as she rakes in $200K salary amid civil fraud allegations » Boston Herald

Concord, Lexington prepare for 250th anniversary of American Revolution, potential Trump visit » Boston Herald

FY26 Budget Season: Preview of Week 1 Hearings » Boston Policy Institute

Duxbury Selectboard Approves Goals for Fiscal Year 2026 » South Shore News

Massachusetts state Rep. Aaron Michlewitz 'On The Record' about the state budget, federal funding » WCVB

Republican candidates for governor face difficult path to beating Healey in ‘26, experts say » Boston Herald

‘I’m very appalled’: In wake of her guilty plea, constituents express disgust, sadness at Tania Fernandes Anderson » Boston Globe

Pols & Politics: Gov. Maura Healey ceding reelection messaging to MassDems — for now » Boston Herald

Lucas: The Maine drain: Progressives in Maine and Massachusetts seem determined to antagonize Trump » Boston Herald

Mass. Gov. Healey has a GOP challenger. 3 big questions we’re asking » MassLive

Feds arrest Cape Cod lawmaker on charges he stole from employer to pay campaign expenses, for psychic services » Boston Globe

Rep. Chris Flanagan, a Dennis Port Democrat, arrested on federal fraud charges » Boston Herald

Cape Cod state rep. pleads not guilty on charges of stealing $36,000 from former employer » WGBH

Fired FDA communications staff worry about impact on public health » Roll Call

Sheriffs seek money, reforms for free prison calls » The Eagle Tribune

Chery: Nurturing peace by changing the narrative » Boston Herald

Major drug trafficking case tossed due to New Bedford police detective’s misconduct with informant » The New Bedford Light

Massachusetts Is The Only State That Still Bans Nunchucks. Could A Recent Court Decision Impact Weapons Laws? » Binj

A guide to celebrating 250th anniversary of key Mass. events that fueled American Revolution » Boston Globe

Ellis: The rich pay the most in taxes » Boston Herald

Getting to the bottom of Boston's CarPlay dead zones » Axios

Trump orders immediate halt to green card lottery used by Brown University shooter » MassLive

Violent ICE arrest one of dozens at Boston courthouse, neighborhood group says » MassLive

State’s highest court to take up lawsuit against Boston’s White Stadium soccer plan » Boston Herald

3 Appointed To Quinsigamond Community College Board Of Trustees » Worcester Patch

Brown University, MIT professor shooter identified as former student, found dead in New Hampshire » Boston Herald

Howie Carr: Taxpayers stomped on in latest EBT scam » Boston Herald

Bowditch & Dewey of Worcester to merge with smaller Boston-based firm » Worcester Telegram

Healey opposes National Grid rate hike » The Eagle Tribune

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case » WGBH

Suspect in Brown University shooting, MIT professor murder found dead » WGBH

Southampton unveils ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners honoring veterans » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Why a big Kendall Square landlord is selling an apartment tower, even as it builds a taller one around the corner » Boston Globe

Willner and Sullivan: Visa misstep will help predators, scammers » Boston Herald

Editorial: Lower housing prices, not loan standards » Boston Herald

Second building at massive Suffolk Downs breaks ground at last » Boston Globe

Bridgewater inmate convicted in beating death of Worcester man » Worcester Telegram

Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US » Boston Globe

In wake of Brown University shooting, N.H. Republicans call for ‘campus carry’ bill to override gun-free policies » Boston Globe

MIT professor killed in Brookline, known as brilliant scientist, unassuming neighbor » Boston Globe

Editorial: What happened to Boston’s golden goose? » Boston Globe

A thick mortar of building codes, disability access, and inequity » Boston Globe

Northampton Ward 3 Councilor Rothenberg sues three councilors, city over censure claims » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Amherst School Committee votes on new school names » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Moriarty: Hepatitis B vaccines for babies crucial for safety » Boston Herald

State Law Opens Records of Worcester State Hospital, Other Asylums » This Week in Worcester

How many people ride South Coast Rail? MBTA 'super happy' with service » The Herald News

Boston Public Schools to close 3 more schools in 2027 » MassLive

Report: Steamship Authority wasted millions in public funds on failed website » Boston Herald

Around Amherst: Four town councilors bid adieu » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Massachusetts Enacts Law to Unseal State Institutional Records Older Than 75 Years » Hoodline

National Grid is seeking to hike gas rates this winter » Boston Business Journal

Two options floated to replace key Morrissey drawbridge » Dorchester Reporter

Keolis teams with train manufacturer in bid to keep running commuter rail as T looks to move to more frequent, maybe even electric, trains » Universal Hub

‘I’ve lost so much hope in health care’: How the slow-moving Mass. board of medicine is failing patients » Boston Globe

The Rourke Bridge, the fight for health care and a push for more housing: Trahan highlights 2025 in end-of-year report » Lowell Sun

Ten additional Berkshire towns have been designated as seasonal communities, which could provide housing assistance » The Berkshire Eagle

DCF drops gender-identity requirement amid lawsuit, federal probe » Worcester Telegram

Mass. officials pledge to maintain access to gender-affirming care for trans youth — despite new Trump proposals » WBUR

Why Won’t Senators Stand Up to Trump? We Asked 3 Who Called It Quits. » New York Times

When those $1776 checks arrive, military personnel better hang on to them if they want a roof over their heads » Tropic Press

Birthdays: Rep. Michelle DuBois

10:00am Joint Committee on Aging and Independence, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Housing, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Service, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Survivors on the Hill, Room 428, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Committee Hearing

10:00am MassDOT Board of Directors Meeting, 10 Park Plaza, MassDOT Board Room, 2nd Floor, Boston and via Zoom

1:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Informational Hearing

1:00pm Lobby Day for Human Rights and Freedom, Great Hall, State House, Boston

2:00pm PCA Workforce Council & MassHealth Meeting, Via Zoom

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Early Education and Care Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

5:30pm Bridging the Future: Cape Bridges Community Forum with Sen. Dylan Fernandes, Mass. Maritime Auditorium, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay

Primary for special election for former Rep. Jerry Parisella's seat

8:30am Budget Press Conference with Speaker Mariano and HWM Chair Michlewitz, State Library, Room 341, State House, Boston

9:30am Education Justice Advocacy Day 2025, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Department of Public Utilities Competitive Supply Stakeholder Working Group Meeting, One South Station, 3rd Floor, Boston

10:00am DPU Competitive Supply Stakeholder Working Group, One South Station, 3rd Floor, Boston

10:00am Step Up for Kids, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

10:00am AIM Manufacturing Roundtable, Via Zoom

10:00am Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House, Boston

11:00am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Committee Hearing

11:30am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Informational Hearing

Birthdays: Rep. Bruce Ayers, Rep. Danielle Gregoire

8:00am Principal Partners co-hosted by Bank of America, Boston Public Schools, Boston Plan for Excellence, City of Boston, & the Greater Boston Chamber Foundation, Boston Public Schools & Bank of America, 100 Federal Street, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology, State House, Room A-1 and Virtual

11:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

11:30am Moving Forward - Growing an Inclusive and Thriving Workforce hosted by the Boston Business Journal, The Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avery Street, Boston

6:00pm The Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts Repro Party, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

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