Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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South End neighborhood group calls for greater Mass and Cass policing, propose National Guard deployment
Boston Herald
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‘Relieved’: Educators wait for Trump administration to release $6 billion in frozen funding
Boston Globe
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Senate to vote this week on school cellphone ban
The Sun
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Boston city councilor wants other cities and towns to chip in on mental health, addiction resources
WBUR
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Casey Affleck lobbies Mass. lawmakers to ban primate research
Axios
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Mass. home for undocumented immigrants plunged into fear amid ICE raids
MassLive
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A Personnel Action Rocks a Springfield Councilor…and Possibly Her Reelection Bid
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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Cannabis board ready to spark up pot cafe vote
Boston Herald
National
Democrats Get Lowest Rating From Voters in 35 Years, WSJ Poll Finds
The Wall Street Journal
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Can Mamdani’s Message Play Outside New York? It Already Has.
New York Times
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A Kennedy Toils in Mississippi, Tracing His Grandfather’s Path
New York Times
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Medicaid changes will hurt family caregivers, experts warn
The Hill
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Trump trade deals prove access to the U.S. still matters above all else
Axios
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Gambling reversal gains steam
punchbowl
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Europe Accepts a Trump Trade Deal With Other Worries in Mind
New York Times
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The MAGA Revolution Is Eating Its Own
The Bulwark
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Can Democrats Make Progress in Red States?
The Liberal Patriot
Today on Beacon Hill
8:00am
Civil Rights and Liberties in the new Trump Era hosted by State House News Service
MCLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston
10:00am
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Virtual Hearing
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
Cabo Verdean 50th Independence Celebration
Great Hall, State House, Boston
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2 and Virtual
1:00pm
Executive Office for Administration and Finance Public Hearing
Via conference call
Quote of the Day
“It’s deeper than Epstein ... He went on to predict real electoral consequences for Republicans in the near future. "For this to go away," Bannon said, "you’re going to lose 10 percent of the MAGA movement. If we lose 10 percent of the MAGA movement right now, we’re going to lose 40 seats in (2026), we’re going to lose the presidency.”
Bannon warned that GOP mishandling of the Epstein scandal could cost them 10% of the MAGA base—enough to lose 40 House seats in 2026 and the presidency—highlighting deepening distrust within the movement over transparency and accountability.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lucas: Obama needs to answer Russia collusion questions
Boston Herald
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The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here’s what could happen next
Boston Herald
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Can Trump defeat ‘woke AI?’
Boston Globe
Business
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How did newspapers in places like Harrisburg, Birmingham, and Syracuse become some of America’s most-read online?
Nieman Lab
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From Franchisee To Chairman: Friendly’s Operator Acquires Brix Holdings
Forbes
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Why some Boston officials are wary about Waymo
WBUR
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Latest family feud at Market Basket has customers asking 'what to do?'
WGBH
Civil Rights
Crimes
Education
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Mass. student turns terrifying choking incident into legislative action
MassLive
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4 rich Mass. colleges dodged a big Trump tax, and may have an unlikely ally to thank
MassLive
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State Department investigating Harvard's ability to sponsor exchange visas
Axios
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As colleges cut back, non-teaching staff are the first to go
Boston Globe
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Absenteeism rates are 50 percent higher than they were pre-pandemic. Here are six ideas to get kids back in class.
Boston Globe
Environment
Federal
Health Care
Housing
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What happens when a Yankee progressive and Southern conservative team up? More housing, they hope.
MassLive
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Hanson Select Board addresses MBTA community requirements, strengthens solicitation enforcement
South Shore News
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A mini-city of more than 2,000 homes planned for industrial stretch near Alewife
Boston Globe
Immigration
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ICE in Jamaica Plain and How Pols and Residents are Fighting Back
Jamaica Plain News
Judiciary
Labor
Local Government
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Springfield city councilor fired from 40-year job for ethics questions
MassLive
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Smaller public radio stations across Massachusetts struggle with the loss of federal funds
WBUR
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The Column: Lowell election heats up
Lowell Sun
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Does mayoral candidate Rudy Alves live in Taunton? Elections head wants answers
Taunton Gazette
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Randolph resumes paying bills after tense standoff between town and schools
WGBH
Politics
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A Personnel Action Rocks a Springfield Councilor…and Possibly Her Reelection Bid…
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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AZ: Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego will be the latest Democrat to test out the 2028 waters in New Hampshire
Boston Globe
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Pols & Politics: 2 Boston Globe reporters attacked in Mass and Cass spillover hot spot
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts AG’s credit card spending stirs debate between GOP gubernatorial candidates
Boston Herald
Public Health
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Editorial: Boston needs state to act on opioid crisis
Boston Herald
Public Safety
Reproductive Rights
State Government
Transportation
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T leaders expect to keep federal funds for North Station drawbridge project
WBUR
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How the MBTA is going to handle World Cup crowds
Axios
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: House in agreement on road, bridge funding
Lowell Sun
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Ed Markey, Ayanna Pressley renew push for fare-free MBTA, public transit
Boston Herald
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Discounted T fare enrollment exceeding estimates
WGBH
Press Releases
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The Arc Thanks DDS Commissioner Peterson for Timely Response to Recent Acts of Federal Government
The Arc of Mass.
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Boston Elections Department Sends Vote-By-Mail Applications, Issues Call for Poll Workers
City of Boston
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Midas Acknowledges the Passing of Founding Executive Director Margaret Miley
The Midas Collaborative
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ICYMI: As Trump Administration Continues To Gut Education Department, Warren Exposes Harmful Impact to Students with Disabilities
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Senator Eldridge Highlights Momentum for Medicare for All at State House
Office of Sen. Jamie Eldridge
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Boston Bar Association Calls on Legislature, Governor, and Bar Advocate Reps to Resolve Underinvestment in Indigent Defense
Boston Bar Association
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Watch: Pressley Makes Powerfu Call to Center Survivors After Successful Subpoena of Epstein Files
Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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DCR Awards Nearly $117,000 to Rural and Volunteer Fire Departments Across Massachusetts
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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Governor Healey Appoints Six Commissioners to Restructured Health Policy Commission
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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MTA stands with striking workers at Fenway Park
Mass. Teachers Association