Must-Reads
Massachusetts
House punts on sweeping energy bill that would dial back state climate commitments
Commonwealth Magazine
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Taiwanese government paid thousands for New England lawmakers to visit
WBUR
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‘Ashamed’: Larry Summers to step back from public commitments amid criticism over Epstein ties
Boston Globe
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Healey’s administration denies releasing records tied to former aide accused of trafficking cocaine
Boston Globe
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State Police must pay millions after jury finds agency discriminated against women, minorities in promotions
Boston Globe
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Cannabis Control Commission member Concepcion resigns
WBUR
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Mass. women’s commission stands by trans appointee amid ‘vicious online attack’
Boston.com
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Solidarity among groups more crucial than ever amid changed landscape on race
Commonwealth Magazine
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Massachusetts lawmakers hit pause on votes amid budget, wage, energy battles
Connecticut Post
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Cannabis Commission member Concepcion resigns
State House News Service
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Mass. lawmakers reach deal on spending accord, include $10m for World Cup
Boston Globe
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Bristol County sheriff's office settles $10M lawsuit by ICE detainees for $800K
South Coast Today
National
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Matt Gaetz’s producer fired after posting wildly antisemitic video that sparked turmoil at the MAGA network
The Independent
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House plans to vote Tuesday on releasing Epstein files
Politico
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Judge Says Justice Dept. May Have Committed Misconduct in Comey Case
New York Times
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A Theory of Dumb
New York Magazine
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Is Trump’s Coalition Falling Apart Faster Than Anyone Expected?
The Message Box
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It’s all in the family: Legacies running for Congress in ‘26
Punchbowl News
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The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
ProPublica
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New poll: Democrats lead the 2026 House generic ballot, and their edge widens when voters are reminded Republicans control Congress
Strength in Numbers
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When and Where is Legislative Testimony Considered Lobbying?
Mult
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Epstein files give Trump a taste of political mortality
Axios
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The Trump prosecutor probing former top Obama administration officials
Washington Post
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
9:00am
Special Commission on Xylazine
Virtual
9:00am
Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Meeting
135 Santilli Highway, Everett and livestreamed
9:30am
Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing
Via conference call
10:00am
Joint Committee on Revenue: Committee Hearing
A-1 and Virtual
10:00am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting
Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester and via Teams
10:30am
Joint Committee on Financial Services: Committee Hearing
B-2 and Virtual
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Womens Health Symposium
Great Hall, State House, Boston
12:00pm
"Ask the Mayor" with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on GBH's Boston Public Radio
89.7 FM or gbhnews.org
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities: Committee Hearing
A-2 and Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Education: Committee Hearing
B-1 and Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Judiciary: Committee Hearing
A-1 and Virtual
2:00pm
Special Commission on Xylazine
Virtual
3:00pm
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution
Virtual Hearing
3:30pm
The Living Histories of Color Honoree Ceremony
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
5:00pm
Reception in Support of Sen. Julian Cyr
Boston Chops - South End, 1375 Washington Street, Boston,
Quote of the Day
“The Trump Administration should immediately stop any plans to sell or transfer responsibility of the student debt portfolio to the private, often predatory, market,” the lawmakers concluded. “The Department of Education’s role in providing financial aid to America’s students is clear, and the Department should not take any action that would enrich the wealthy and well-connected at the expense of working-class borrowers and taxpayers.”
Warren warns the Trump's Administration's selling of student loan debt into the private sector is dangerous, corrupt, and harmful to consumers.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Liberalism Failed to Stop the Trump Realignment. Is There A Way Back?
The Liberal
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Larry Summers to Step Back From Public Commitments After Epstein Emails
The Wall Street Journal
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Young: Shutdown lesson — don’t depend on D.C.
Boston Herald
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Liberals need to think beyond the Beltway and go local
Boston Globe
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Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
Boston Globe
Business
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New book by iRobot's first full-time employee tells the story of its flagship product
Boston Business Journal
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We asked 150 Bostonians about wealth and financial security. This is what they told us.
Boston Gl
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See the Chamber’s Business Breakfast Video, Featuring Attorney General Campbell
Watertown News
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Boston’s broadcast journalists are departing TV news in droves. Why?
Boston Globe
Cannabis
Civil Rights
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Gov. Healey, Mass. Commission on the Status of Women back member amid transphobic attacks
WCVB
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Mass. commissioner attacked online with racist, transphobic hate speech
MassLive
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Death threats directed at trans woman appointed to Massachusetts Commission on Status of Women
Boston Herald
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Suit over LGBTQ+ content in Lexington schools is a lesson in intolerance
Boston Globe
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State agency for women’s issues condemns ‘transphobic’ death threats against commissioner
Boston Globe
Education
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Legislators, educators say rural school advocacy ‘has never been more important’
Greenfield Record
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Fourteen from New England colleges and universities named 2026 Rhodes scholars
Boston Globe
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$350,000 or $700,000?
The Beverly Beat
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Report: International student enrollment is up in Mass., bucking nationwide trend
Boston Business Journal
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AGs reach deal with DOE on education funding
The Eagle Tribune
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‘Ashamed’: Larry Summers to step back from public commitments amid criticism over Epstein ties
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Kudos to Wu for getting more $$ from Northeastern
Boston Herald
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Boston proposes three new school closures, reconfigurations for three more
Boston Globe
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As Trump took office, number of international students at Mass. colleges was on the upswing
Boston Globe
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Under increased scrutiny, Harvard enhances screening of international participants at trainings and events
Boston Globe
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Urges Harvard to Cut Ties With Summers After Epstein Emails Surface
The Harvard Crimson
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Former Harvard President Larry Summers steps down from public commitments after Epstein emails
WGBH
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Children deserve equal opportunity as schools are modernized (The Republican Editorials)
MassLive
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BPS announces proposal to close 3 more schools by 2027, reconfigure 3 more
Boston Herald
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What we know about Larry Summers and Jeffrey Epstein
Boston Globe
Environment
Gaming
Health Care
Housing
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Massachusetts Fair Housing holds session in Springfield to set state goals
WWLP 22
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Less parking, more housing: two zoning proposals headed to City Council
The New Bedford Light
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Mold, mice, and unexpected fees: Randolph tenants say living conditions worsen under corporate landlords
Boston Globe
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From eyesore to opportunity
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Human Services
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Healey faults Trump for SNAP disruption during shutdown
Greenfield R
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Gov. Healey says she hopes fight over SNAP does not reoccur
MassLive
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United Way raised $1.2 million for emergency food aid in Worcester area
Worcester Telegram
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United Way CEO says federal cuts should prompt rethinking of social service safety net
Boston Globe
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Food supply issues in Mass. after government shutdown: ‘My confidence is shaken'
NBC Boston
Immigration
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Bristol County Sheriff Settles ICE Detainee Lawsuit for $800K Using No Taxpayer Money
WBSM
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Bristol County Sheriff settles suit over treatment of ICE detainees
WBUR
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NC: Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says
The Associated Press
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Three workers detained in Allston car wash immigration sweep granted bond, lawyer says
Boston Globe
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Mass. party heads spar on ethics of public tips to ICE
WGBH
Judiciary
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Matthew Farwell asks judge to move trial to Rhode Island over ‘prejudicial’ press coverage
MassLive
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Man charged with murder in Mattapan stabbing had prior case dropped due to lawyer shortage
Boston Globe
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Boston man charged with murder had a recent case dropped due to Massachusetts lawyer work stoppage
Boston Herald
Labor
Legislative
Local Government
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City of Quincy dedicates new park to hometown president John Quincy Adams
Boston Globe
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🔨 FPD's Homeland Security agreement explained: What the MOU actually says
The Ham'er
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Shutesbury homeowners face $500 property tax increase
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Last rodeo? Worcester City Council to discuss cracking down on events
Worcester Telegram
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Mayor Marchetti says election results affirm Pittsfield’s focus on housing and growth
The Berkshire Eagle
Politics
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Battenfeld: Katherine Clark and Democrats’ obsession with Epstein the wrong message
Boston Herald
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Letters to the editor
Boston Herald
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GOP’s Shortsleeve blasts proposed auto excise tax hike
Boston Herald
Public Health
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Lawmakers debate action on harmful substances found in commonly everyday products: 'There's two hurdles here'
The Cool Down
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Nearly 47 million Americans at risk of health hazards from fossil fuel infrastructure, study finds
CBS News
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Kidney cancer cases spiked in a New Hampshire town. Will residents find out why?
Boston Globe
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New flu variant ‘subclade K’ puts Mass. on alert
Boston Globe
Public Safety
State Finance
State Government
Taxation
Transportation
Utilities
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New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
Boston Globe
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Lawmakers demand release of LIHEAP funds
The Eagle Tribune
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Home heating assurance needed by many amid rising costs
Western Mass News
Press Releases
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IMPORTANT UPDATE - Petitions for Potential Ballot Questions
Mass. Fiscal Alliance