Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Without FEMA resilience money, Mass. communities scramble to save flood prevention projects
Commonwealth Magazine
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Pence defends Constitution after getting JFK Profile in Courage Award in Boston
WBUR
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The 2025 Boston election cycle is drawing far more candidates than two years ago. Why?
Boston Herald
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The next MBTA commuter rail contract is likely to look similar to the current one
Commonwealth Magazine
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GOP’s Mike Kennealy petitions Mass. regulators not to enforce campaign loan limit law
Boston Herald
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As fears persist over students' visas, Mass. colleges try to offer legal and academic support
WBUR
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‘An embargo on American goods’: Mass. manufacturers fret as tariffs thwart exports to China
Boston Globe
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From vinegar to vanilla: Trump tariffs leave Massachusetts small businesses in the lurch
WBUR
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Josh Kraft is focused on persuading Black voters in Boston’s mayoral race. Is it working?
Boston Globe
National
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Congress isn’t sure crypto reforms are good for financial system
punchbowl
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Trump Doubles Down on Threat to End Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status
The Harvard Crimson
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MAGA media muscles up
Axios
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Scientist who was part of covid treatment controversy returns to HHS
Washington Post
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Ripple or Wave? What Early Indicators Say About 2026
The Liberal Pa
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RFK Jr. Calls Out King Abdullah: ‘They’ve Cut Us Off’
Politico
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Ocasio-Cortez keeps Democrats in suspense over next move
The Hill
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Our Megalomaniacal President
The Bulwark
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Trump’s Bumbling, Bullying Anti-DEI Crusade
The Bulwark
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Virtual Hearing
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
12:00pm
2025 Victims Rights Awards
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Higher Education: Committee Hearing
State House, Room A-1 & Virtual
1:00pm
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration
State House, 428 and Virtual
1:00pm
Combatting Antisemitism
State House, A-2 and Virtual
Birthday: State Senator Michael Brady
Quote of the Day
““I appreciate everybody coming out tonight and taking the time to ask your questions and hear my answers, whether you liked them or not, or agreed with them or not, or whether you really actually wanted to listen to them or not, but I very much appreciate you participating,” he said as attendees exited.”
Town Hall devolves into chaos when constituents (mostly republican) are not satisfied with answers
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lucas: Democrats need their own Donald Trump
Boston Herald
Business
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As Canadian tourism plummets, Vermont braces for slow summer season on Lake Champlain
Boston Globe
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GBH president acknowledges threat of federal funding cuts, vows to ‘keep doing the work’
WGBH
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‘Practically impossible’: As the White House pushes women to have more babies, the women who want them can’t afford it
Boston Globe
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‘I used to sell drugs’: Why the city should give operators of mobile car washes a chance to go legit
Boston Globe
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Boston warehouse fire leaves estimated $1 million in damages, deputy fire chief says
WCVB
Civil Rights
Crimes
Education
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Law schools in Massachusetts are seeing an application boom
Boston Globe
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Wendy Murphy: Middle school sex survey way off base
Boston Herald
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Trump targets Harvard as lawmakers call for probe
The Eagle Tribune
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Amherst’s $103.3M budget plan nearly meets school requests
Gazette Net
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Worcester School Committee names next superintendent of city's school district
WGBH
Environment
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Trump forcing Mass. to reassess emissions mandates
Gazette Net
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Accelerating climate change demands ‘agile systems’ thinking — and action
Commonwealth Magazine
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No man is an island: The collective climate challenge of coastal Massachusetts
Commonwealth Beacon
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Editorial: Keep the Central Mass. clean energy momentum moving forward
Worcester Business Journal
Federal
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Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying
The Associated Press (AP)
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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‘Silent and hiding’: ICE actions at courthouses creating climate of fear for immigrants, advocates say
Boston Globe
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Russian-born Harvard scientist seeks to clarify details that led to ICE detention
WGBH
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Massachusetts rarity: Greater Boston town rejects immigrant protection petition
Boston Herald
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Homeland Security agents are now doing ‘wellness checks’ on immigrant children
WGBH
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Demonstrators pledge support for immigrant neighbors in New Bedford workers’ march
Boston Globe
Judiciary
Labor
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Corporate America Is Leaving More Jobs Unfilled
The Wall Street Journal
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Trump promised his tariffs would create jobs. They’re already destroying them.
Vox Media
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Wayfair software engineer fired during COVID getting his day in court for age discrimination lawsuit
Boston Globe
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The class of 2025 faces a difficult job search amid federal hiring shutdowns, funding cuts
Boston Globe
Legislative
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
Local Government
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FY26 BUDGET SEASON: Preview of Week 4 Hearings, Part 1
Boston Policy Institute
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Scituate Achieves MBTA Community Law Compliance, Advances Old Gates School Housing Project
South Shore News
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Boston Mayor Wu’s office trip to DC hearing cost taxpayers $10k, records show
Boston Herald
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Razor-thin Somerset selectmen race spurs opponents to protest 'dirty politics'
The Herald News
Politics
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ME: Paul LePage files to run for Maine’s swing 2nd District
Bangor Daily News
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FL: Questions remain even as state’s Hope Florida Foundation probe ends
The Hill
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NJ: New Jersey Democrats brace for nail-biter with governor’s primary
The Hill
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Targeted by Trump, Paul, Weiss got help from Robert Kraft. Then the firm’s chairman donated to Josh Kraft’s campaign.
Boston Globe
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Mike Pence awarded JFK Profile in Courage award for certifying 2020 presidential election on Jan. 6
Boston Globe
Public Health
Public Safety
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For Worcester police unresolved-case unit, failure is not a option
Worcester Telegram
Reproductive Rights
State Finance
Transportation
Utilities
Press Releases
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Markey Condemns EPA Plan to Terminate All Environmental Justice Grants
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Emmanuel College Assistant Admissions Director Arrested for Allegedly Soliciting a College Applicant to Engage in Commercial Sex
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Delegates meet at 2025 MTA Annual Meeting in Springfield
Mass. Teachers Association
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AFSCME’s Saunders: This Corrections Week, we thank correctional officers and employees for keeping us safe
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
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Trump administration cancels $90M in BRIC aid for Mass.
Mass. Municipal Association
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As Trump Admin Weaponizes IRS, Warren, Schumer, Senators Demand Investigation into Potentially Criminal Activity Against Harvard
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Alzheimer’s Association Statement on Trump Administration Proposed FY26 Budget
Alzheimer’s Association
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Common Cause Expands Leadership Team to Build Power & Protect Democracy
Common Cause Mass.
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AG's Office Announces Settlements Over Illegal Asbestos Work At Former Springfield YMCA
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Massachusetts State Police Implement Key Training Reforms Ahead of the Incoming Academy Class
Massachusetts State Police