Must-Reads
Mass. House to open ethics investigation into indicted state lawmaker after his federal criminal case ends
Boston Globe
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Harvard Says It Will Not Comply With Trump Administration’s Demands
New York Times
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Mass. Senate promotes bill to bolster protections for those seeking abortions and transgender care
Boston Globe
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Boston City Council split on how to fill Tania Fernandes Anderson’s seat after plea leaves her district hanging
Boston Herald
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Lawyer: Federal agents detain Guatemalan man, 29, with no criminal record
The New Bedford Light
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Feds pull more than $2 billion in funding after Harvard rejects 'unprecedented' demands by Trump administration
WBUR
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Are you a Mass. business feeling the bite from tariffs? New Healey admin effort aims to help
MassLive
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State Senate wants to ban cooperation with federal health care investigations
WBUR
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Michlewitz: Nearly $700 mil more heading to T in House budget
State Affairs
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Will Boston hold a special election to replace Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson? It's up for debate
WBUR
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Inside Trump’s Plan to Halt Hundreds of Regulations
New York Times
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Democrats Are Getting Real About the New Anti-Trump Resistance: “The Final Check Is the People”
Vanity Fair
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One Giant Stunt for Womankind
New York Times
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Vance allies set to flex antitrust muscle against Big Tech
Axios
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Trump’s $1 Billion Law Firm Deals Are the Work of His Personal Lawyer
The Wall Street Journal
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Lawmakers weigh climate goals against rising power demand
Pluribus News
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A Young Socialist Wants to Run NYC. Could He Win?
The Free Press
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Why President Trump isn’t signing many laws
Punchbowl News
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L.A. County Expects $2 Billion in Fire Costs, Adding to Budget Woes
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
Joint Committee on Financial Services: Committee Hearing
MassDOT Board of Directors Meeting
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities: Informational Hearing
Lobby Day for Human Rights and Freedom
PCA Workforce Council & MassHealth Meeting
Close of Comment Period for Department of Early Education and Care Proposed Regulatory Changes
Bridging the Future: Cape Bridges Community Forum with Sen. Dylan Fernandes
Primary for special election for former Rep. Jerry Parisella's seat
Quote of the Day
“The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights,” President Alan Garber wrote in a message to the campus on Monday. “No government — regardless of which party is in power — should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Healey to speak at BBJ event exploring inclusivity, hiring in business
Boston Business Journal
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‘Made in U.S.A’ model was never cheap, but those businesses can skip tariffs
Boston Herald
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Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now
Boston Globe
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Carlozzi: Small businesses bear brunt of UI crisis in Mass.
Boston Herald
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Top AstraZeneca exec sees more growth for drug giant in Greater Boston
Boston Globe
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Real estate market’s still hot this spring despite cautious buyers
WGBH
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Farmers seek carveout to host solar power installations
State House News Service
Civil Rights
Democracy
Education
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MCLA leaders say the arts center idea is sound and defend their deal with donor
Berkshire Eagle
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Nine people affiliated with MIT have had visas revoked, university president says
Boston Globe
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Harvard refuses to comply with Trump’s demands, says it won’t ‘allow itself to be taken over by the federal government’
Boston Globe
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Did Harvard just grow the backbone we’ve been waiting for?
Boston Globe
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Trump Administration Will Freeze $2 Billion After Harvard Refuses Demands
New York Times
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Student petition leads Amherst Regional High to reopen bathrooms during lunch; school will explore other ways to address vaping
Gazette Net
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UMass faculty calls on land grant universities to join in fight against Trump administration; McGovern, AG also weigh in
Gazette Net
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Trump administration freezing $2 billion in Harvard grants after university rejected demands
Boston Herald
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Democrats, Harvard faculty praise the university for rejecting Trump administration demands amid threats to cut funding
Boston Globe
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Federal grant cuts will end WMass hands-on science program for third-graders
MassLive
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If Trump cuts federal education funds over DEI policies, Pittsfield schools could lose over 48 jobs, officials say
The Berkshire Eagle
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QCC union votes no confidence in college president, says it will begin work-to-rule
Worcester Telegram
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Harvard won't accept ‘unprecedented' demands; federal task force freezes $2.2B
NBC Boston
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Wellesley College puts freeze on hiring
Boston Business Journal
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https://www.thecrimson.com/thread/2025/4/15/harvard-will-fight-demands-live/
The Harvard Crimson
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Wellesley College puts freeze on hiring
Boston Business Journal
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Student petition leads Amherst Regional High to reopen bathrooms during lunch; school will explore other ways to address vaping
Gazette Net
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Trump admin cuts $2.2B in Harvard funding after university defies demands
Axios
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MIT, other schools sue Department of Energy for slashing funds to support research grants
Universal Hub
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Harvard takes a $2B hit after defying Trump administration
Politico
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Harvard says it won’t comply with Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ demands
WGBH
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Feds freeze $2 billion in Harvard University funding
State House News Service
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Leading Harvard scientist ordered to halt research in funding freeze
Boston Globe
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Harvard faculty, Democrats praise school for rejecting Trump’s ‘dangerous’ demands
Boston.com
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Obama, Gov. Healey back Harvard amid $2B funding freeze by Trump administration
MassLive
Environment
Health Care
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Licensing requirement pitched to solidify home care sector
State House News Service
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Columnist Dr. David Gottsegen: A tsunami hits our health care system
Gazette Net
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Another brain tumor case reported amid Massachusetts nurse cluster
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Home care licensing, oversight long overdue
Boston Herald
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Mass General Brigham doctors press hospital leaders to stand up to Trump’s Harvard threats
Boston Globe
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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Contempt case against ICE agent dismissed, but advocates still demand answers
WBUR
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U.S. Rep. McGovern demands Trump officials give answers on visa revocations
MassLive
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Vermont judge considers future hearing to transfer or release Rümeysa Öztürk
WGBH
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Jewish groups question antisemitism claims against Rümeysa Öztürk
Axios
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
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Mass. House Dem leaders giving Cape Cod rep facing charges ‘room to look in the mirror’
MassLive
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Spilka illness scrubs Monday meeting of "Big Three"
State House News Service
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Chris Flanagan arrest: Who is calling for the Cape Cod rep's resignation - and who isn't?
Cape Cod Times
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Mass. ethics chair confirms plans for Flanagan investigation after Cape Democrat's arrest
Cape Cod Times
Local Government
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Hanson Select Board Approves Revised Override Ballot Question
South Shore News
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Boston city councilors call to bypass special election to replace Tania Fernandes Anderson
Boston.com
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Editorial: Why Tania Fernandes Anderson should wait one more month to resign
Boston Globe
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Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson plea hearing set for May 5 in federal corruption case
Boston Herald
Politics
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Opinion: Remembering Philip Johnston, public servant across decades
Boston Globe
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Who’s running for political office in Fall River so far? City's 2025 election takes shape.
The Herald News
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Framingham City Councilor Adam Steiner won't seek reelection this fall. Here's why
The Metro West Daily News
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NH: Stefany Shaheen, daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, considering campaign in 1st District
WMUR
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Longtime Taunton City Councilor Jeff Postell not running for re-election. What he said
Taunton Gazette
Public Health
Public Safety
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Amid return of illegal dirt bike riding, Hampden County mayors, police promote return of task force
WAMC
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Auburn cop arrested at station, faces child enticement charge
Worcester Telegram
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Shoes at Pittsfield City Hall Signify Monthly Child Abuse Cases
iBerkshires
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Lois Ahrens: Never enough money for sheriffs
Gazette Net
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Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Education
iBerkshires
Reproductive Rights
State Government
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Driscoll fills in for Wu at research bureau, while Mariano jokes about RFK Jr.
Boston Globe
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Automatic enrollment bill aims to boost retirement savings
State House News Service
Taxation
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Mass. tweaks tax breaks to better woo startups
Boston Business Journal
Transportation
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State delays enforcement of electric truck requirements
WWLP 22
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‘We do think it will sell out’: Mass. launches e-bike incentive program
Boston Globe
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Michlewitz: Nearly $700 mil more heading to T in House budget
State House News Service
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Commuter rail riders delayed in Boston for 4 hours as multiple trains canceled: Here's why
The Herald News
Utilities
Press Releases
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Bridging the Gap Between Food Insecurity and Health
Project Bread
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Initiative to Support Businesses Impacted by Trump’s Tariffs
Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces DCR’s Free Programming for Families Across Massachusetts During April School Vacation Week
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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Massachusetts Announces Flexibilities for Clean Trucks Requirements
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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AG Campbell Urges U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services To Protect Affordable Health Coverage From Federal Attack
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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AG Campbell Announces Creation of Advisory Council on Substance Use
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5.5 Million in Literacy Launch Grants Now Open for Schools to Apply
Office of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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New National UMass Amherst Poll Finds More Than Half of Americans Disapprove of President Trump's Job Performance
UMass Amherst
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New Poll: TechNet and Echelon Insights Survey Reveals Americans See Tech as Key to U.S. Global Competitiveness, Oppose Breaking up American Tech Companies
TechNet
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Union Carpenters to Hold Rallies Against Tax Fraud on Tax Day
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters