Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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There’s a $500 million problem forming on Beacon Hill: How much money will legislators give the MBTA?
Boston Globe
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House speaker reels in last-minute pork from Fair Share funds
Boston Globe
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Among the NEA fallen: Mass MoCA loses money to Trump ‘priorities’
MassLive
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Fear, Cuts, and Consequences: What Trump’s First 100 Days Mean for Massachusetts and Other States
EdTrust
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Frank Baker ‘looking at’ a return to the Boston City Council after past 12-year stint
Boston Herald
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Josh Kraft unveils plan to revamp Boston Public Schools, says Michelle Wu has failed district
Boston Herald
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What's next for broker's fees in Massachusetts? Breaking down the two Beacon Hill proposals
WBUR
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Trump’s immigration policies will cost Massachusetts billions, experts say
Boston Herald
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One year after Steward bankruptcy, Warren, Markey demand criminal probe
Boston Globe
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A new project is helping Chelsea residents better understand their air quality
Commonwealth Magazine
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Senate budget panel recommends 6.3% annual spending increase
Commonwealth Magazine
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Lawyers challenge customs officials’ constitutional authority to deport Brown Medicine kidney doctor
Commonwealth Magazine
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Senate stays out of vocational admissions debate – for now
Commonwealth Magazine
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UMaine to float wind turbine despite Trump funding suspension
WBUR
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Mass. arts organizations upended as NEA claws back promised funds
WBUR
National
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Supreme Court Lets Trump Enforce Transgender Troop Ban as Cases Proceed
New York Times
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‘I’m the Republicans’ worst nightmare.’ Some former federal workers are weighing a run for office.
Boston Globe
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Pardons for friends, retribution for foes
Roll Call
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Even Trump-appointed judges are resisting authoritarian ploys
The Contrarian
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The anti-abortion movement readies its gameplan for Trump 2.0
Politico
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The Rise of Anti-Politics
The Liberal Patriot
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Why are men so much more right-wing than women now?
Vox Media
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Andy Beshear is laying groundwork for a 2028 campaign: ‘He’s an intriguing dark horse’
Politico
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Employers worry over immigration crackdown as labor shortage fears loom
Axios
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House conservatives shun antisemitism efforts
punchbowl
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JD Vance’s Half Brother Advances in Race for Cincinnati Mayor
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
9:45am
Government Affairs Forum: Senate President Karen Spilka hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Westin Boston Seaport, 425 Summer Street, Boston
10:00am
Mass Union Public Housing Day
Great Hall, State House, Boston
10:30am
Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy: Committee Hearing
12:00pm
State Library Author Talk - Steven Beaucher - Boston in Transit: Mapping the History of Public Transportation in the Hub
State Library, Room 341, State House, Boston
12:00pm
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Public Service: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 & Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2
1:00pm
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC) Meeting
Via Zoom
6:00pm
"The Lost Decade:" A Conversation with Steven F. Wilson hosted by Pioneer Institute
Verderese Financial, 492 Washington Street, Auburn
Birthday: Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik
Quote of the Day
“If you are not helping people make that meaning, you are leaving demagogues to give them explanations.”
Anand Giridharadas, author of The.Ink suggestes people are flocking to Substack-type outlets to find more "meaning" in their news consumption.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Mass. Gov. Healey, NE Guvs to Canadian counterparts: Come on over, eh?
MassLive
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Governor Healey pushing to cap charitable donations in Massachusetts
newbedfordguide
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Sal's Pizza founder breaks ground on mixed-use project at former IBM site in Littleton
Boston Business Journal
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Opinion: Small businesses in Massachusetts are entering the danger zone
Boston Globe
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Healey names inaugural director of AI Hub, announces funding for AI innovation
Boston Business Journal
Civil Rights
Crimes
Education
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Eastern Mass. college creates new scholarship for laid-off federal workers
MassLive
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Massachusetts lawmakers push for ESOL coordinator to tackle growing waitlists
Boston Business Journal
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Brown, MIT sue National Science Foundation over massive research fund cuts
Boston Globe
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Federal threats cited in push for immigrant student protections
State House News Service
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As Trump attacks on Harvard gain momentum, researchers scramble: ‘Everyone can read the writing on the wall’
Boston Globe
Health Care
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Baystate appoints new president for Noble Westfield
MassLive
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Top Israeli hospital coming to Mass. with health care startup generator
MassLive
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One year later: Timeline of Steward's bankruptcy, impact on Massachusetts hospitals
WCVB
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Medicaid funding fears loom over Massachusetts state budget
WGBH
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One year after Steward bankruptcy, Warren, Markey demand criminal probe
Boston Globe
Housing
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Mass. residents can now have some eviction records sealed. Here's what to know.
The Herald News
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Senators target MBTA housing law with amendments
State House News Service
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POST Commission, court system at odds over training of constables for eviction
WGBH
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Lawmakers react to crumbling concrete legislation failing
Western Mass News
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MBTA zoning law under microscope as lawmakers debate budget
NBC Boston
Human Services
Immigration
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Guatemalan immigrant in U.S. for 30 years arrested by federal agents
The New Bedford Light
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Masked, armed ICE agents arrest two men in Great Barrington apartment building as witnesses taunt, shoot video
Berkshire Eagle
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A ‘monumental’ journey: Nearly 200 people become American citizens at naturalization ceremony at UMass Amherst
Gazette Net
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Appeals court considers Rümeysa Öztürk's transfer to Vermont
WGBH
Judiciary
Labor
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Eager drivers worry bill may slow unionization push
State House News Service
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Eager drivers worry Mass. bill may slow unionization push
NBC Boston
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Editorial: Mass. must act fast to boost private job growth — or else
Boston Herald
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Dente: NIOSH closure puts U.S. workers in danger
Boston Herald
Legislative
Local Government
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Norwell Town Meeting Approves $3.7 Million Override to Maintain Town Services
South Shore News
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Wilmington Town Meeting again rejects MBTA Communities article
Lowell Sun
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What to know about Worcester’s near billion-dollar proposed budget
MassLive
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Jillian Duclos becomes third candidate to announce run for Northampton mayor
Gazette Net
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Attleboro mayor appoints new water superintendent
The Sun Chronicle
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Essex Town Meeting approves override request
Gloucester Times
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Pelham may strengthen Safe Communities bylaw at Town Meeting Saturday; consider 23% hike in regional school budget
Gazette Net
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Brewster town meeting rejects electronic voting with manual tally. 'Unnecessary expense'
Cape Cod Times
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Framingham mayor proposes 7% increase in fiscal '26 budget. How councilors responded
The Metro West Daily News
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Former Cambridge city councilor faces kidnapping, intimidation charges after alleged incident at hotel
Boston Globe
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This Area Of Medford Is About To Receive Pedestrian Improvements
Brookline Patch
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County, City budget discussions to begin
Wicked Local Weymouth
Politics
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These are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope
The Associated Press
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GA: Marjorie Taylor Greene for Senate? Why the GOP should by scared
Washington Post
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ME: Maine fought the law, and Maine won
Public Notice
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ME: Angus King III, son of US senator, announces campaign for Maine governor
Portland Press Herald
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Friedman aims to guard against Trump excess
Wicked Local Weymouth
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Josh Kraft releases plan for BPS, featuring more exam school seats, hybrid School Committee, central office changes
Boston Globe
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Frank Baker ‘looking at’ a return to the Boston City Council after past 12-year stint
Boston Herald
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Lawrence mayor pulls papers to run for re-election and a look at other races
The Eagle Tribune
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Before the American Revolution, these Massachusetts publishers rebelled in print
WGBH
Public Health
Public Safety
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New dashboard, phone alerts from Massachusetts State Police have reached nearly 1 million drivers
CBS News
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Massachusetts police detective who tackled alleged court attacker is honored: ‘Lives were protected’
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts Trooper must repay Target, put on probation without pay in golf ball theft case
Boston Herald
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New Bedford casts 'broadest net' for a new police chief. Twenty-one people want the job.
South Coast Today
State Finance
State Government
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House panel launching briefings on state-fed relations
State House News Service
Transportation
Press Releases
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Charles River Watershed Association partners with Virridy to test Lume™ E. coli monitoring sensor in the Charles
Charles River Watershed Association
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New Report Warns: Massachusetts Facing Alarming Decline in Private Sector Employment Growth
Pioneer Institute
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MassBudget’s Statement on the FY 2026 Senate Ways and Means Budget Proposal
MassBudget
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Electric Vehicles, Particulate Matter, and Public Health
Green Energy Consumers Alliance
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Thoughts for the rising generation of public policy leaders
Office of Sen. Jo Comerford
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Commuter Rail Conductors Ratify New Contract with Keolis
Keolis
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MassDEP Fines Harvard Property Owner for Failing to Report Oil Spill
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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State Police Implements Safety Cloud Vehicle Notification System
Massachusetts State Police
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Governor Healey Celebrates Sheba/ARC’s Expansion to Massachusetts
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Governor Healey Advances State’s AI Leadership with Major Investments in Massachusetts AI Hub
Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development
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Governor Healey Thanks Departing Top Lawyer Paige Scott Reed, Appoints Jesse M. Boodoo as Chief Legal Counsel
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Expands Innovation Career Pathways to 20 New High Schools
Mass. Executive Office of Education