Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Budget axe kept on shelf as state holds line on revenue expectations
State House News Service
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Blue state guvs, including Mass. Gov. Healey, form ‘shadow’ public health alliance to counter RFK Jr.
MassLive
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Dem gov in hot seat after whistleblower exposes concerning sentencing pattern for illegal child rapists
New York Post
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Long-awaited report calls for civilian review board to oversee Worcester police
Worcester Telegram
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‘He should check his geography.’ Mass. Democrats question Trump’s threat to pull World Cup matches from state.
Boston Globe
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Petitioners seeking to undo Quincy mayor's big raise get day in court. What was said
Patriot Ledger
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‘He should check his geography.’ Mass. Democrats question Trump’s threat to pull World Cup matches from state.
Boston Globe
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MassDOT secretary Tibbits-Nutt steps down, MBTA chief Eng announced as interim replacement
Boston Globe
National
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Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor White People
Washington Post
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Why AOC would be INSANE not to run for president in 2028 🤪
So What
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Why the Democrats Are So Lost
Foreign Policy
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Inside the Improbable, Audacious and (So Far) Unstoppable Rise of Zohran Mamdani
New York Times
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The Last Days of the Pentagon Press Corps
The Atlantic
Today on Beacon Hill
8:30am
Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Meeting
Via Zoom
8:30am
Group Insurance Commission Meeting
Via YouTube
9:00am
The pull — and pain — of Boston street gangs: How young men are drawn in. How they find a way out.
The Boston Foundation 75 Arlington Street Boston, MA 02116
10:00am
MRPA Advocacy Day
Nurses Hall, State House, Boston
10:00am
Special Commission on Senior Housing Public Meeting
Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, 100 Cambridge Street, Conference Room 2A, Boston and via Zoom
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
12:30pm
Combatting Antisemitism
Kerem Shalom Synagogue
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 and Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Higher Education: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2 and Virtual
7:00pm
2025 Worcester Mayoral Debate hosted by GBH
89.7 FM, gbhnews.com and YouTube
Birthday: Rep. David Linsky
Birthday: Rep. Judith García
Quote of the Day
“Ritchie Torres, the Bronx Democrat and frequent critic of progressives, said Mamdani is “a once-in-a-generation communicator” who has mastered what he called the “three threes”: A candidate in today’s day and age needs to be able to explain ideas in a 30-second vertical social media video, a three-minute television hit and a three-hour long-form podcast."”
Torres on the power of Mamdani's communication style.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lucas: Obama talked peace while Trump achieved it
Boston Herald
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Congressman Moulton will challenge Markey for US Senate Seat
Commonwealth Magazine
Business
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The iconic Citgo sign by Fenway Park is about to move — and leaders are excited
NBC Boston
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The message from WMass developers confab: ‘All the ingredients’ for growth are here
MassLive
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Boston skyline’s iconic CITGO sign is moving… on up
Boston Herald
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The Citgo sign in Boston is moving - but not far
CBS News
Education
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Mariano: Early literacy bill in mix for "busy" fall stretch
State House News Service
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Peabody School Committee focuses on finances
Lynn Daily News Item
Environment
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Cyanobacteria Advisory Expected To Lift Before Head of the Charles Regatta
The Harvard Crimson
Federal
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Trump’s push for law and order shows he’s no longer encumbered by government guardrails
The Associated Press (AP)
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
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Committee endorses slate of anti-poverty bills
State House News Service
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Halifax Commits $9,896 Annually to Regional Overdose Prevention Program
South Shore News
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
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Amazon to hire 5,500 seasonal workers in Mass. for holiday push
Boston Business Journal
Local Government
Politics
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Hampshire County joins nationwide ‘No Kings II’ protests Saturday
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Ed Markey’s campaign fundraises off Seth Moulton’s mid-shutdown Senate primary challenge
Boston Herald
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Battenfeld: Seth Moulton’s campaign on a superficial, shaky foundation: age
Boston Herald
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Kennedy clan gathers to say goodbye to Joan Kennedy, last of old guard
WBUR
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‘A source of inspiration’: Family, friends say goodbye to Joan Kennedy
Boston Herald
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Easthampton mayoral forum: Candidates tackle budget, housing, education
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio to AG Campbell in audit fight: ‘Sue me’
Boston Herald
Public Health
Public Safety
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Boston mayor dismisses Trump threat of removing World Cup games
Reuters
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Nantucket Police Awarded $30K Grant To Acquire Specialized Narcotics Identification Equipment
Nantuckey Current
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'Real-life heroes': 4 Worcester officers among those honored by Healey at Trooper Hanna awards
Worcester Telegram
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Howie Carr: Happy Thanksgiving, this turkey is off to prison
Boston Herald
State Finance
State Government
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Massachusetts Governor Healey criticizes President Trump for firing education staff
WWLP 22
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Frustrated auditor encourages attorney general to 'sue me'
State House News Service
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Former Baker aide to lead Healey's competitiveness council
State House News Service
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Merrimack Valley Chamber’s Bevilacqua to Serve on Governor’s Council on Competitiveness
WHAV
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Editorial: Just where did all that emergency shelter $$ go?
Boston Herald
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Former Baker aide to lead Healey's competitiveness council
State House News Service
Taxation
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State holds line on revenues, expecting slowdown but not recession
State House News Service
Transportation
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Methane Fuel Gets a Renewed Lease At the T
StreetsBlog
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State plans new bidding process for service plaza contract
WGBH
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Back to the drawing board: MA to seek new bidders for highway service plaza contract
Worcester Telegram
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UMass study finds drivers often confused by crosswalk beacons
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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After Applegreen pullout, MassDOT decides to put controversial service plaza contract back out to bid
Boston Globe
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MassDOT will start over with ‘clean slate’ on the service plaza process
Boston Herald
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MassDOT will start over with ‘clean slate’ on the service plaza process
Boston Herald
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Breaking News: Blocked for months by the Trump administration, Chinese rail giant to resume shipments of new Red and Orange line subway cars
Contrarian Boston
Press Releases
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73 Affordable Apartments Preserved in Worcester
MassDevelopment
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Whip Clark to GOP: “Stop This Health Care Crisis You Created Before It’s Too Late”
Office of Whip Katherine Clark
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Massachusetts Woman Charged with Threatening to Kill Federal Agents
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Senate Votes to Expand Menstrual Product Access and Require Ingredient Labels
Mass. Senate
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Governor Healey Appoints MBTA General Manager Phil Eng as Interim Transportation Secretary
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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AG Campbell Seeks To Intervene To Ensure Transparency Of DOJ Settlement Of HPE/Juniper Networks Merger
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Governor Healey, Colonel Noble Announce Results of Recent Enforcement Efforts to Deter Illegal Street Takeovers
Mass. Office of Grants and Research
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $400,000 in Grants to Support Family Caregivers
Mass. Executive Office of Aging & Independence
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We Did It — Tibbits-Nutt Is Out
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
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Cyanobacteria Bloom in Charles River Reduced–Head of the Charles Course Not Under Advisory
Charles River Watershed Association