Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Health care workplace violence bill finding traction
Commonwealth Magazine
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Mass. public school staff averaging 12 absences every year, state says
Worcester Telegram
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South Boston developer, state senator’s brother, faces pile of lawsuits over stalled Dorchester Ave. project
Boston Globe
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Long a coveted voice, Larry Summers withdraws from a half-dozen groups amid Epstein ties. Harvard’s not among them.
Boston Globe
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State GOP candidates at odds over ICE car wash raid
Boston Globe
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Healey facing renewed criticism in wake of Javonte Robinson arrest
Boston Herald
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Opinion: After former aide’s arrest, Gov. Healey should elevate WMass office’s profile
MassLive
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DiZoglio May Have a New Strategy to Force Massachusetts Audit
WBSM
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Internet pitched as next frontier in gaming expansion
Lowell Sun
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Harvard Is Said to Open New Inquiry Into Faculty Ties to Epstein
New York Times
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Massachusetts Bid for Strictest Rent Control in U.S. Moves Forward
Bloomberg
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Boston’s police oversight board sees ‘widespread refusal’ by officers to cooperate
MassLive
National
How redistricting backfired on the GOP
punchbowl
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The Populist Insurgency Against Political Parties Everywhere
The Atlantic
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Trump administration launches plan to dismantle Education Department
Politico
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Election Day has long passed. In some states, legislatures are working to undermine the results
THe Associated Press (AP)
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The first signs the Trump-era of American politics is ending
Boston Globe
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In Matt Gaetz Scandal, Circumstances Left Teen Vulnerable to Exploitation
New York Times
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Boebert yells at Republicans on House floor after censure of Democrat fails
The Hill
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In Major Rebuke to Trump, House Passes Epstein Files Resolution
The Bulwark
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How Trump and Nvidia’s C.E.O. Became Partners on the International Stage
New York Times
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Scoop: U.S. secretly drafting new plan to end Ukraine war
Axios
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Trump Lauds Saudi Prince in Lavish Visit, Brushing Off Journalist’s Killing
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
8:00am
Transit NEXT: Challenges for the Mass. Transportation System in an Age of Diminishing Resources
MCLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston
9:30am
Seasonal Communities Advisory Council Meeting
Via Zoom
10:30am
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House, Boston
11:00am
Joint Committee on Housing: Committee Hearing
Gardner Auditorium
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
MassHire Awards and Celebration
Great Hall, State House, Boston
6:00pm
Virtual Public Lecture with UMass Boston Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy Distinguished Public Service Fellow Jane C. Edmonds, J.D.
Via Zoom
7:00pm
MA Fights Back: Strengthening Our Democracy: What It Takes
Via Zoom
Last day for 2025 formal sessions
Quote of the Day
“Donald is a lifelong, hardcore misogynist, so he doesn't really like it when women ask him difficult questions. Now obviously that was wildly inappropriate and despicable, but it's also par for the course. I'd say that the only pig in that scenario is Donald. But actual pigs are intelligent and affectionate creatures, while Donald is just a vile, corrupt criminal who, also, unlike pigs, has absolutely nothing of value to contribute to the world.”
Donald Trump's neice, Mary Trump, in response to the President referring to a woman reporter as "Piggy."
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Massachusetts contractor who scammed homeowners out of $500,000 was sentenced to prison
Boston Herald
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‘Still not satisfied’: How the cycle of social media fuels middle-class discontent
Boston Globe
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South Boston developer, state senator’s brother, faces pile of lawsuits over stalled Dorchester Avenue project
Boston Globe
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Apartheid-Free pledge prompts name change at former Atlas Farm Store
Daily Hampshrie Gazette
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Adobe to acquire Boston-based Semrush for $1.9 billion in all-cash deal
Boston Business Journal
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Boston restaurant wins city's first-ever Michelin star; other local eateries honored
Boston Business Journal
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The cost of living in Massachusetts is hard to manage. Here are some reader tips on how to make it easier.
Boston Globe
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Zapata AI returns from shutdown as Zapata Quantum with debt restructure and new funding
Boston Business Journal
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Peterson Oil customers poised to receive $14 million in biofuel settlement
Boston Globe
Cannabis
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Member of state’s Cannabis Control Commission resigns
Boston Globe
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Cannabis commission member resigns
Boston Business Journal
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Group seeks to end adult-use marijuana, preserve medical usage in Massachusetts
Athol Daily News
Civil Rights
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Amherst LGBTQIA+ Caucus urges safeguards before reinstatement of dismissed counselor
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Crimes
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Legislature revisits bills to criminalize sexual misconduct by school staff
The New Bedford Light
Education
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Would you hire an electrician from Harvard Vocational School?
Boston Globe
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In a way no one would have predicted, justice comes for Larry Summers
Boston Globe
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Jeffrey Epstein helped broker a major gift for Larry Summers’ wife. She said it ‘changed everything’ for her at Harvard.
Boston Globe
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Beverly parents call for LGBTQ+ Parent Advisory Council
Salem News
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Is Cambridge’s equity-based school system finally facing a reality check?
Boston Globe
Environment
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Fernandes seeks to halt venting of radioactive vapor at Pilgrim
Plymouth Independent
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A year after $10M project added sand to Mass. beach, ‘about half of it is gone'
NBC Boston
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Fernandes seeks to halt venting of radioactive vapor at Pilgrim
Plymouth Independent
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SJC declines to hear Springfield’s effort to keep biomass out
The Reminder
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Guest columnist Wayne Feiden: Protecting Northampton’s landscape a shared value
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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"Nature For All" campaign confident about signature haul
State House News Service
Federal
Health Care
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Health care workplace violence bill finding traction
State House News Service
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He was the largest prescriber of high-dose oxycodone in the MassHealth program. Then a patient died.
MassLive
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‘There are too many patients to be patient’: UMass officials advocate for state funding amid federal cuts
Greenfield Recorder
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Health care workplace violence protections seeing support from Mass. lawmakers
NBC Boston
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State tying weight loss drug use to new program
State House News Service
Housing
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The state’s Affordable Homes Act has Wellesley buzzing. But what about Natick?
Natick Report
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Rent control backers say they’re on track to go before voters next year
Boston Globe
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Wu wary of one-size-fits-all ballot question on rent control
WGBH
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Waiting for rent costs to come down in Greater Boston? Don’t hold your breath.
Boston Globe
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After shaky year, health leaders set sights on keeping scientists in Massachusetts
Boston Globe
Human Services
Immigration
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Opinion: The Allston Car Wash raid and what it means to be a neighbor
Boston Globe
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‘Who gets to be an American?’ Globe Summit panel explores questions of identity and citizenship
Boston Globe
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Boston asks judge to throw out feds’ lawsuit over immigration policy
MassLive
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Three immigrant employees from Allston Car Wash released after bond delay
WGBH
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Under Trump, immigrants are more fearful but determined to stay, poll finds
Boston Globe
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
Local Government
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Worcester plans hand recount for close At-Large City Council race
WGBH
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Salem Pantry lays out plan for new regional food distribution hub
Salem News
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Easthampton mayor plans overhaul of executive assistant position held by rival
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Worthington Planning Board to hear from community over proposed solar array
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Haxhiaj to return to court as judge mulls dismissing charges against her
Worcester Telegram
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Hubbardston Select Board accepts resignations from four employees
Worcester Telegram
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New signage to guide Lynn visitors
Lynn Daily News Item
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Water Department Breaks Ground on Facilities to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’
Westford CAT
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DOUBLE TROUBLE: Light Department addresses complaints about ‘double poles’
Marblehead Current
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Race for Boston City Council president heats up, dividing council members on voting procedure
The Berkeley Beacon
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Boston City Council aims to tackle local food waste
WGBH
Politics
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Taiwanese government paid thousands for New England lawmakers to visit
WBUR
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He investigated the people who investigated Karen Read. Now he wants to run for Norfolk DA.
Boston Globe
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IL: House passes Chuy García disapproval resolution that divided Democrats
The Hill
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TX: Court blocks GOP-friendly map in Texas
Washington Post
Public Health
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Mass. families concerned about approval of Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
WBUR
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Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected
Boston Globe
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Before Nov 23 at 5PM, Sign up to testify to protect the right to mask in Massachusetts
Mass Coalition for Health Equity
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Doctor pleads guilty in first Mass. involuntary manslaughter case tied to opioids
WCVB
Public Safety
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Massachusetts House Committee Releases Strong Privacy Bill
epic
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Webster police release body camera footage of Taser arrest that has drawn criticism
Worcester Telegram
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Fired Boston police officer awarded $1 million in damages for hostile work environment
Boston Globe
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West Springfield officer who faced discipline promoted to sergeant
MassLive
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Two charged with arson, attempted murder in Holyoke fire that displaced six
Daily Hampshire Gazette
State Finance
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As headwinds close in, Gorzkowicz touts 'significant safeguards'
State House News Service
Taxation
Transportation
Press Releases
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Amid Attacks on Trans Rights and Access to Health Care, Sen. Markey, Rep. Balint Introduce Legislation to Protect Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Americans
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Tyngsborough Daycare Worker and Former New Hampshire State Representative Plead Guilty to Child Exploitation
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Mass Degrees Deliver: New Report Highlights Economic Impact of Governor Healey’s College Affordability Investments
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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Watershed groups seek to intervene in court proceedings following MWRA’s proposal to dump more sewage in Charles and Mystic Rivers
Charles River Watershed Association
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Dorchester Man Charged With Firearms Trafficking
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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MDDC Testifies on Bill Prohibiting Aversive Therapy
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
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MassDEP Penalizes Property Owner for Environmental Cleanup Violations in Holyoke
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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EOTSS Announces Workforce Training Partnership with InnovateUS
Mass. Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
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OIG Finds DCR and New Bedford Port Authority Grossly Mismanaged Pope’s Island Marina for Decades
Office of Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Education Officials Issue Statements Condemning Further Dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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AG Campbell Reaches $7 Million Multistate Settlement with Nation's Largest Landlord for Anticompetitive Algorithmic Pricing Scheme that Harms Renters
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Massachusetts House Passes Higher Education Bond Bill
Office of Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante
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MDDC to Testify on "Turning 22" Legislation
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
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Moulton Statement on the Garcia Resolution of Disapproval
Office of Congressman Seth Moulton