Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Bid to Renew Federal Grant Sparks Concern Boston May Help Trump’s DHS on Immigration
Bolts Magazine
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How would a government shutdown affect Massachusetts?
CBS News
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Massachusetts students still lag behind prepandemic levels on MCAS scores
Boston Globe
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‘It injures us all.’ Allegations against sheriffs nudge Massachusetts’ obscure elected post into spotlight
Boston Globe
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Immigrants held for weeks in solitary confinement at Mass. jails, report says
Axios
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Solar energy in Massachusetts under ‘unprecedented’ attack from Trump, industry leaders say
Boston Herald
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How a “Sanctuary Community” REALLY operates
Robert Reich
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Three scenarios. Three different winners. How Mass. could have the nation’s most interesting Democratic primary next year.
Boston Globe
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Bill seeks to cement standing of community health workers
State House News Service
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Lawsuit against Brown University sparks debate on campus police secrecy at private colleges
WBUR
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Mass. extends nutrition education program another year as federal funding runs out
WBUR
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Healey convenes solar leaders in search of energy answers
Commonwealth Magazine
National
Two versions of Christianity battle for America’s soul
Washington Post
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Welcome To The Shutdown Circus, Where Everybody Loses
The Lever
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YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit over post-Jan. 6 suspension
Washington Post
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Louisiana issues a warrant to arrest California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
The Associated Press (AP)
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Hegseth declares an end to ‘politically correct’ leadership in the US military
Boston Globe
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How Portland became MAGA’s perfect foil
Politico
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Trump’s Own Words Have Discredited the Case Against Comey
The Bulwark
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It’s Time for the States to Start Investigating Trump
The Bulwark
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US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress
The Associated Press (AP)
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Democrats Need a Reset on Immigration, Crime, and Social Order
The Liberal Patriot
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Florida Hands Over Prime Miami Property for Trump Library
New York Times
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Shutdown: Where we are and what we’ve learned
punchbowl
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Trump says he'll fire generals "on the spot" if he dislikes them
Axios
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
American Nurses Association Massachusetts Lobby Day
Great Hall, State House, Boston
9:00am
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Meeting
Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett
10:00am
MassDEP Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Mass. Gaming Commission Public Meeting
Via conference call
10:00am
Fire Service Commission Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Special Commission on Accessible Housing Hearing
Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, 100 Cambridge Street, Conference Room 2A, Boston and via Zoom
11:00am
Joint Committee on Education: Committee Hearing
State House, Gardner Auditorium
11:00am
"Ask the Governor" with Governor Maura Healey at UMass Boston
89.7 FM or gbhnews.org
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Veterans & Federal Affairs: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 & Virtual
1:00pm
Mid-Year Economic Roundtable
State House, Room 428
6:00pm
MassDEP Public Hearing
Via Zoom
7:00pm
The Climate for Climate Policy Under a Hostile Regime hosted by Progressive Massachusetts
Via Zoom
Quote of the Day
“Digital minds will be participants in the social contract that forms the bedrock of human society. … Unlike every other technological invention in human history, AI systems have capabilities that can no longer be contained within the legal category of ‘property.’”
Anthis argues that AI may become so advanced that treating it as mere property won’t work anymore—it could require rights and responsibilities within society, similar to humans, instead of being owned like tools.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Let’s make a deal: GOP, Democrats both need to give to avoid government shutdown
Boston Globe
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From national parks to Head Start, here’s what a government shutdown could mean for you
Boston Globe
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‘The worst double-edged sword’: Despite personal pain, some federal workers see shutdown as their best option
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Congress should lose pay if government shuts down
Boston Herald
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Gaskin: Project 2025 shapes a Christian vision of government
Boston Herald
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Amid DOJ push to arrest former adviser, John Bolton slams Trump as ‘an aberration’ during Harvard talk
Boston Globe
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Lynch wants Congressional probe into alleged bribe by ‘border czar’
Dorchester Reporter
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Mass. Rep. Clark calls on GOP to swear in new lawmaker who could force Epstein Files release
MassLive
Business
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Judges award journalism honors to The Republican staff
MassLive
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CEO of drugmaker GSK to step down by year’s end
Boston Globe
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Titan Casket chief executive wraps up a third season of shows featuring celebrity interviews — in caskets
Boston Globe
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Mayor: Old courthouse building in Fitchburg to become apartments, commercial space
Worcester Telegram
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Plan to lower sales tax to 5% heard by revenue committee – again
Boston Herald
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New playoffs format for Sox-Yankees series has Boston businesses feeling snubbed
Boston Globe
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OpenAI launches parental controls for ChatGPT after teen’s death
Boston Globe
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T.J. Maxx to close Newbury Street store in early 2026
Boston.com
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BioMed Realty sues lab tenant for millions in unpaid rent
Boston Business Journal
Civil Rights
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Court sides with Voodoo worshiper over religious exemption
The Eagle Tribune
Education
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New Complaint: Burlington School Committee Violates Open Meeting Law to Give Embattled Superintendent a Raise
MA Informed Parents
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How money, politics and technology are redefining the PhD experience in 2025
Nature
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HHS Takes Steps Toward Revoking Harvard’s Access to Federal Grants and Contracts
The Harvard Crimson
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Mass. sophomores fare worse on MCAS when test does not count for graduation
Boston Globe
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Statewide MCAS scores show continuing lag behind pre-pandemic
Boston Herald
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MCAS scores in Massachusetts still not back to pre-pandemic levels
Worcester Telegram
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Massachusetts MCAS scores still not back to pre-pandemic levels
The Berkshire Eagle
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UMass cancels women’s soccer game as officials investigate reports of incident at site
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Database: How each school and district performed on the 2025 MCAS tests in math, English, and science
Boston Globe
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With immigration crackdown, Chelsea schools confront steep enrollment drop
Boston Globe
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Cambridge superintendent finalist lost $750,000 on a crypto ‘scam,’ then sued his bank
Boston Globe
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HHS seeks to ban Harvard from federal funding in civil rights case
Axios
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Federal government formally recommends barring Harvard from receiving federal funds
Boston Globe
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‘Yo, you got to go’: Why more students from the Northeast are heading south for college
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts students still lag behind pre-pandemic MCAS scores
WGBH
Environment
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Climate advocacy should focus more on the hard problems
Slow Boring
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Tarr named MassDEP regional legislator of the decade
The Local News
Federal
Health Care
Housing
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Massachusetts opened the door for ADUs this year. It has approved 550 so far.
Smart Cities Dive
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WMass communities slow to adopt ‘in-law’ units. But other Bay State municipalities show high interest
MassLive
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Salem eliminates parking minimums for new development, in bid to make housing cheaper
Boston Globe
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Citizen zoning petitions in Amherst target student housing
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Accessory dwelling units more accessible following passage of MA affordable homes law
Cape Cod Online
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Amherst trust has $1.34M to boost affordable housing development
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Lowell’s housing boom
Lowell Sun
Human Services
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Framingham church, DoorDash work to combat MetroWest food insecurity. How they do it
The Metro West Daily News
Immigration
Judiciary
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Governor nominates Northwestern DA’s office employee for judgeship
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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State Rep. Leigh Davis bill to protect youth clears key committee
the Berkshire edge
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Rachael Rollins’ lawyer comments on ‘perplexing’ discipline process with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
Boston Herald
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Former Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rollins agrees to public reprimand
Reuters
Legislative
Local Government
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Hadley voters send clear message against override
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Petition To Stop 79% Raise For Quincy Mayor Falls Short
WBZ News Radio
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Worcester City Council to vote on pay increases for snow removal work
Worcester Telegram
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Pittsfield council approves charter changes, drops mayor-as-school-chair proposal
The Berkshire Eagle
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‘If they want to bring it to court, they certainly can.’ Petition to roll back Quincy mayor’s raise falls short.
Boston Globe
Politics
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RI: Foulkes leads McKee, 35% to 19%, in UNH poll of R.I. governor’s race
Boston Globe
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Somerville elections: A flurry of endorsements and a Wilson campaign hire
Cambridge Day
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Port Democrats hosting annual fall fundraiser
Newburyport News
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West Roxbury state senator could face primary challenge next year
Universal Hub
Public Health
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MetroWest public health officials are happy with MA vaccine policy. Here's why
The Metro West Daily News
Public Safety
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Massachusetts Bans Sale of Cellphone Location Sharing Data
Govtech
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Sen. Cronin joins Mass. Senate in approving new data privacy bill
Westford CAT
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Months after deadly blaze, fire sprinklers recalled in 2001 found in four Fall River residential properties, officials say
Boston Globe
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From protest to progress: Northampton’s Division of Community Care marks two years
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Kids need more independence. If only Massachusetts law would allow it.
Boston Globe
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Healey vows necessary changes will be made ‘to ensure public safety’ after Gabriel House fire
MassLive
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Governor Healey addresses public safety in western Massachusetts
Western Mass News
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Fire Department begins formal safety inspections at Whaler’s Cove
The New Bedford Light
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Governor Maura Healey leads public safety roundtable in Holyoke
WWLP 22
State Finance
State Government
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White guilt has Massachusetts on the brink of a historic mistake
New York Post
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Mass. leaders brace for impact as shutdown looms
NBC Boston
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Is Massachusetts’ flag debate a sign of shifting political winds?
Boston Globe
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McGovern: Pain of a government shutdown would be felt in Central Mass.
Worcester Telegram
Taxation
Transportation
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Cape Air Launches Direct Daily Flights Between New Bedford Regional Airport and Boston
New Bedford Guide
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Battenfeld: Healey must investigate highway service plaza contract mess
Boston Herald
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More roadwork in Amherst will lead to closures, detours
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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MassDOT to conduct road work on I-391 exit 3 ramp in Chicopee
WWLP 22
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Healey says MassDOT ran ‘transparent’ process when Applegreen won travel plaza contract
Boston Herald
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I-91/Route 5 ramps in West Springfield to close for traffic marking work
WWLP 22
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Spirit Airlines to end service at Bradley International Airport
WWLP 22
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Ayers Discusses Legislation Regarding Concealed License Plates
95.9 WATD
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Healey: Next steps on highway plazas remain under review
State House News Service
Utilities
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State hosts solar summit to boost energy source
State House News Service
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‘Mine, baby, mine’: Trump officials offer $625 million to rescue coal
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey urges action as heating bills set to climb this winter
WCVB
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Governor Healey urges against heating bill hikes
Western Mass News
Press Releases
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Trump Administration’s Plan for Mass Firing of Federal Workers During Government Shutdown Violates Law, Unions Say
AFSCME
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MassHousing Has Awarded $150,000 to Support Community Gardens, Farmers Markets, and Other Initiatives to Provide Healthy Food Options to Residents of Agency-Financed Rental Housing Communities
MassHousing
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Restaurants Receive Grants to Address Food Insecurity
MassDevelopment
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Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Behalf of Mohsen Mahdawi, Rümeysa Öztürk
ACLU Mass.
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Markey Joins Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers in Renewing Push to Lower Child Care Costs
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Gloucester Man Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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DCR Announces Completion of 262-acre Land Acquisition in Deerfield
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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Governor Healey Announces Retirement of Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy
Mass. Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
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President Trump Cuts $7 Million in Public Safety Funding for Massachusetts Communities
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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AG Campbell Files Emergency Lawsuit To Protect Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cuts
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Your Voice Matters: Say Yes to Wind
Environmental League of Mass.