Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Fall River fire fuels calls for federal assisted living legislation
The Hill
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Demand prompts extension of emergency shelter powers
Commonwealth Magazine
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Despite rapidly declining numbers and closure of hotels, Healey administration says emergency shelter system still in crisis
Boston Globe
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Rodrigues flags general resistance to ceding legislative authority
State Affairs
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Inside the Burlington office ICE has used to detain immigrants
WBUR
National
Senator Warren Has a New Target on Wall Street: Private Credit
The Wall Street Journal
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How ICE Is Outsourcing Mass Deportations
The Lever
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Scoop: Trump's new Alcatraz could cost $2 billion
Axios
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Trump Tells Bondi to Seek Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony
New York Times
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Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter
Boston Globe
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Trump Is Caught in His Own Trap
The Bulwark
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Obamacare Insurers Seek Double-Digit Premium Hikes Next Year
The Wall Street Journal
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The Dangerous Plan to Turn Military Lawyers Into Immigration Judges
The Bulwark
Today on Beacon Hill
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Higher Education: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2 & Virtual
Quote of the Day
“Donald: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey. Jeffrey: Yes, we do, come to think of it. Donald: Enigmas never age, have you noticed that? Jeffrey: As a matter of fact, it was clear to me the last time I saw you. Donald: A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
A letter Trump purportedly wrote that accompanied a “bawdy” drawing of a naked woman he purportedly drew and sent to Epstein for the financier’s 50th birthday.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter
The Associated Press (AP)
Business
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Logan Airport plans to make itself more Gen Z-friendly
Boston Business Journal
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After stalled makeover, Commerce Building owner seeks to unload downtown property
Worcester Telegram
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New England public broadcasters face potential layoffs and programming cuts as they brace for loss of federal funds
Boston Globe
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Why people flock to Massachusetts to buy $100,000 flutes
Boston Globe
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A well-placed biotech investor says US policies are straining life sciences startups
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
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Boston Focus, 7.18.25
Will Austin
Education
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HWRSD impacted by withheld federal funding
The Reminder
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Massachusetts Receives Highest Rating for Special Education for Seventh Consecutive Year
Mass.gov
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Harvard, MIT face steep endowment tax under Trump bill
Commonwealth Magazine
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Trump’s big tax and spending law aimed to take private school vouchers national. Will New England states opt in?
Boston Globe
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Opinion: Boston’s schools don’t have to be mediocre
Boston Globe
Environment
Federal
Health Care
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'Lessons learned': Fall River assisted living fire should fuel reform, say advocates
The Gardner News
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Millville company agrees to $1 million settlement of health care fraud case
Worcester Telegram
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10th person dies following Fall River assisted living facility fire
WBUR
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Steward alleges former CEO Ralph de la Torre and execs plundered the hospital chain of hundreds of millions of dollars
Boston Globe
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Did Gabriel House ever conduct fire drills? Here's what Fall River inspection reports say
The Herald News
Housing
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Towns get a few more months to comply with housing law
State Affairs
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Here's where Boston's first office-to-apartment conversions are being built
WBUR
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Greater Boston home prices surpass $1 million for first time in history
WBUR
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Housing advocates, tenants decry rent hikes in Easthampton
Gazette Net
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Seniors at Hadley apartment complex plea to legislators for help as they grapple with sharp rent spikes
Gazette Net
Human Services
Immigration
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"Aggression from Washington" decried at Caribbean Breakfast
State Affairs
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Local sanctuary cities make case to keep federal funds off Trump admin's chopping block
WGBH
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Rümeysa Öztürk describes ICE detention in op-ed: ‘All we wanted was to be seen as human again.’
Boston Globe
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New Bedford woman denied bond at immigration hearing
The New Bedford Light
Judiciary
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Top lawmakers weighing bar advocate work stoppage
Mass Lawyers Weekly
Labor
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‘Beyond a headache’: Gov. Healey calls for end to trash strike that’s paralyzed these Mass. towns
MassLive
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As cities sue Republic Services, Healey pressures company to end trash strike
Boston.com
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Healey urges trash company to reach deal with striking union
Boston Globe
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Non-union employees ask to join Teamsters as trash collectors' strike continues
WCVB
Legislative
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Rep. Lawn admits to facts in drunk driving case
State Affairs
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Senate ready to resume battle against outdated language
State Affairs
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Hiring freeze in House, but not Senate
State Affairs
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Massachusetts Speaker says no boozing went on in the State House
Boston Herald
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Howie Carr: Rep. Lawn inducted into State House Alcohol of Fame
Boston Herald
Local Government
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Abington Faces $7.7 Million Budget Deficit for Fiscal Year 2027
South Shore News
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Trails Committee discusses project progress with town officials
Hopkinton Independent
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On Your Dime: New Bedford state aid drastically cut over past two decades
WJAR
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Ex-Stoughton city employee tampered with water supply, gets federal sentence
Boston Herald
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Editorial: This most walkable of cities trips up when it comes to fixing sidewalks
Boston Globe
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
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North Andover officer addresses her shooting in first statement
Boston.com
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25 Investigates: Mass. daycare funds benefited wife of convicted Brazilian child rapist
Boston 25 News
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10th person dies from Fall River assisted living facility fire
WGBH
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City seeks extension in police discrimination lawsuit
The Eagle Tribune
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Bristol district attorney’s office says it incorrectly reported that 10th person died as a result of Fall River fire
Boston Globe
State Government
Transportation
Utilities
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6 Massachusetts communities asking judge for injunctive relief as trash collectors' strike continues
WCVB
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Offshore wind power faces new, heightened federal scrutiny
State Affairs
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City Manager Talks About Trash Strike; Contract Negotiations Have Stalled
Watertown News
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Massachusetts trash strike: Greater Boston cities, towns take Republic Services to court
Boston Herald
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Liberty Gas looking for state approval to sharply increase rates for Attleboro area
The Sun Chronicle
Press Releases
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Senate Acts to Reform Child Custody Law to Conform with National Standards
Mass. Senate Press Room
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Senate Acts to Protect Consumers from Predatory Debt Collection
Mass. Senate Press Room
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In quotes: the impact of extreme heat on children
Strategies for Children
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Pressley Slams Trump DOJ for Seeking One-Day Sentence for Officer Convicted in Breonna Taylor Case
Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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Boston Medical Center Health System Announces New Leadership Appointments and Expanded Roles to Support Integrated System Vision
Boston Medical Center
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Kinder Morgan Issues 2024 Sustainability Report
Kinder Morgan
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Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault of Minor in Marlborough
Middlesex County District Attorney's Office
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule Creating Barriers To Health Care Access Under The ACA
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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As Trump Cuts Food Assistance, Governor Healey Creates Statewide Task Force to Prevent Hunger
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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MassDEP Secures $2.1 Million for Damage to Natural Resources in Attleboro and Norton
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Healey-Driscoll Administration, Tufts University, and Local Leaders Highlight Energy Affordability Legislation
Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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Division 3 Delegate Eddie Cora honored at MA State House
Caremtn's Local 589