Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Largely fueled by his own cash, GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue launching $1m ad buy
Boston Globe
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State legislative audit stuck in limbo one year after voters approved ballot initiative
WBUR
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Unions: Buyout talks could affect 2,000+ state workers
Commonwealth Magazine
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Massachusetts says partial SNAP payments could resume next week. How much will people actually get?
WBUR
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Mass. prisons to review surge in suicides among inmates
Boston Globe
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SJC justices balk at request to increase defense attorney pay rate
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey backs AG in war of words with U.S. Attorney over ICE masks
Boston Herald
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FAA plans flight cuts at Boston's Logan airport; delays expected
Boston Business Journal
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House leader signals interest in school cellphone bill
State House News Service
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State: Some Mass. SNAP recipients will see benefits drop to 'zero'
Milford Daily News
National
Pelosi Plans to Retire in 2027 After 39 Years in Congress
New York Times
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The most vulnerable senators of 2026, a year out from Election Day
Roll Call
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Telling People She Wants to Run for President
NOTUS
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Mamdani Adds Lina Khan to Team of Women Leaders After Election Win
The New Republic
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‘There Should Be Flashing Red Lights’: Steve Bannon on Mamdani’s Win
Politico
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Hispanic voters abandoned Republicans and the “Trump 2028” wars are next
The Bulwark
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
Center for Health Information & Analysis Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
AKA Day at the State House
Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Board of Library Commissioners Awards Ceremony
Nurses Hall, State House, Boston
12:00pm
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
12:00pm
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center
Virtual Hearing
1:00pm
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability: Informational Hearing
State House, A-1
7:00pm
Halfway to Election Day Fundraiser hosted by the South Shore Democratic Caucus Federal PAC
South Shore Country Club, 274 South Street, Hingham,
Quote of the Day
“After 11 years in office, I’ve grown weary of the rising incivility and nastiness in American politics—often mirrored by our own leaders. My team and I have stayed above the fray and can be proud of our work. But recent acts of political violence, from attempts on Donald Trump’s life to attacks on other public figures, have made me reflect on the ongoing threats against my family. Spending Thanksgiving in a hotel last year after yet another threat against our home reminded me that such experiences have become too frequent to ignore.”
In his column announcing he won’t seek reelection, Rep. Jared Golden cites growing political incivility and rising threats—both nationally and against his own family—as reasons he’s stepping away after 11 years in public office.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Dems Are Suddenly Very Serious About Retaking the Senate
The Bulwark
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Editorial: Dems win on Trump resistance, now comes the hard part
Boston Herald
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Here’s What a Saner Trump Would Do Now
The Bulwark
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Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces retirement
The Hill
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Democrats’ confidence in shutdown strategy soars after election sweep
The Hill
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Trump may become the face of economic discontent, a year after such worries helped him win big
Boston Herald
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Tariff case is 'Main Street versus Mar-a-Lago,' Markey says
State House News Service
Business
Education
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Boston School Committee approves changes to exam schools’ admission policy
Boston Globe
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In the aftermath of a teacher strike: Union-endorsed candidates defeated in Newton School Committee shake-up
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts virtual schools keep growing, despite COVID — and longstanding — academic struggles
Boston Globe
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WPI resident advisors are on strike: Here's why
Worcester Telegram
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Opinion: More schools are separating students from cellphones’ clutches
Boston Globe
Federal
Housing
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A new Massachusetts law aims to bring back the starter home. What that means
Cape Cod Times
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In Winthrop, the state’s ambitious housing law was on the ballot. It lost in a rout.
Boston Globe
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Rehoboth residents balk at MBTA zoning
The Sun Chronicle
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Taunton mobile home park resident doesn't have 'any other place to go' after rent doubles
Taunton Gazette
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Here’s a peek inside the ADUs that could transform downsizing
The Berkshire Eagle
Human Services
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State pressured to tap reserves for SNAP benefits
The Eagle Tribune
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House joins Senate in targeting "offensive language"
State House News Service
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State: Some Mass. SNAP recipients will see benefits drop to 'zero'
Worcester Telegram
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State says partial SNAP benefits to be released next week
WGBH
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Islanders Say More Help Will Be Needed Despite SNAP Order
Vineyard Gazette
Immigration
Judiciary
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Bar advocate work stoppage becomes an SJC separation-of-powers conundrum
Commonwealth Beacon
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SJC weighs pay hike for public defenders
The Eagle Tribune
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Bar advocate work stoppage becomes an SJC separation-of-powers conundrum
Commonwealth Magazine
Labor
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Layoffs are rising to recession-like levels, new report says
Washington Post
Legislative
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DiDomenico Speaks at Civic Engagement State House Event
Everett Independent
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
Local Government
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Analysis: New councilors sell progress, but not change
The New Bedford Light
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Maine congressman Jared Golden decides not to seek reelection to U.S. House
WBUR
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After a Prop 2 ½ defeat last year, Melrose passes $13.5 million override
Commonwealth Magazine
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Boston's newest city councilor shares his vision for Roxbury
WBUR
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Quincy mayor, already facing controversy, took thousands of dollars in illegal campaign donations, state says
Boston Globe
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Battle brewing over who will be president of Springfield City Council
MassLive
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Weymouth Town Council Appoints New Town Clerk, Transitions Leadership
South Shore News
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Battle brewing over who will be president of Springfield City Council
MassLive
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4 incumbents, 2 newcomers elected to at-large City Council seats
Worcester Telegram
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Mayor-backed coalition scores big in Holyoke, as two longtime councilors defeated
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Fall River Mayor Coogan says he won't run again in 2027, wants to 'finish strong'
The Herald News
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Culpepper rides community backing to District 7 win
Dorchester Reporter
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Brockton elects Moises Rodrigues, the city’s first mayor of color
Boston Globe
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Athens and Boston have historic connections. Soon, they'll be sister cities.
WGBH
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Quincy Mayor Koch hit with campaign finance violation amid pay raise scrutiny
Boston Herald
Politics
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Mass. Gov. Healey leads all Republican challengers by double-digits in new poll
MassLive
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CA: California Republicans sue over new US House map approved by voters
The Associated Press
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MS: Mississippi Democrats appear to break Republican supermajority in state Senate
The Associated Press
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Lucas: Though not on ballot, Trump took a beating
Boston Herald
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Mamdani’s victory inspires ‘hope’ among New England Muslims
Boston Globe
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LaBarge, Rothenberg out on Northampton City Council, other incumbents reelected
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey pressed for ‘full transparency’ on hiring of cocaine-busted aide
Boston Herald
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Quincy mayor's campaign pays $55K to resolve campaign finance violations
WBUR
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Democrats seem to be finding their energy in city halls and state houses, not in D.C.
Boston Globe
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Teachers' union power grab targeted local races. Then it hit a brick wall in Newton | Mayors behaving badly ousted by voters | Quick hits |
Contrarian Boston
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Editorial: How Mayor Wu should spend her considerable political capital
Boston Globe
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Etel Haxhiaj ousted from District 5 seat by José Rivera
Worcester Telegram
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Democrats and Republicans celebrate ‘flipped’ mayoral seats in N.H. election
Boston Globe
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Revere voters say no to pot shops, while mayors get longer terms in Somerville and Medford
Boston Globe
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Battenfeld: Could Michelle Wu crack the national ticket in 2028?
Boston Herald
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'Boomer' Amaral seeks recount in Fall River mayoral race. Here's how it works.
The Herald News
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It’s still the economy. The one big lesson for Trump and Republicans after Dems win big
MassLive
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5 things to know about Robert Van Campen, Everett’s next mayor
WGBH
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Voter turnout in Worcester election tops 22% for first time in over a decade
WGBH
Public Safety
State Finance
State Government
Taxation
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Melrose passes $13.5 million property tax override
Boston Globe
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Tax collections rose $241 million above October 2024
State House News Service
Transportation
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FAA’s plan to cut air traffic could be felt far beyond the 40 designated ‘high traffic’ markets
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Senate unanimously approves bill that would expand ‘Move Over’ law
Safety and Health Magazine
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Veterans dedicate Lynnway bridge to military families
Lynn Daily News Item
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FAA reducing air traffic by 10 percent across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets during government shutdown
Boston Globe
Press Releases
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Senator Markey Slams Republicans for Blocking Resolution Rebunking Trump's Suggestion That Criticism fo Trump is "Illegal"
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Comprehensive Strategy for Coastal Protection
Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM)
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MassDOT Announces Updates to Grant Central, Community Culvert and Unpaved Roads Programs
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16.3 Million to Expand Regional Innovation
Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Convenes 4th Annual Emerging Adult Summit to Advance Rehabilitation, Reentry, and Opportunity for Justice-Involved Young Adults
Massachusetts Department of Correction
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AG Campbell Asks Court To Compel Trump Administration To Deliver Full SNAP Benefits
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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MassDOT Begins Temporary Lighting Replacement Work on Memorial Bridge
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Governor Healey Issues Statement after Judge Orders Trump Administration to Pay Full Snap Benefits
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll