Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Maura Healey deflects blame for soaring energy bills, as new report points to Massachusetts policies for high costs
Boston Herald
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As Mass. pushes for big batteries on the grid, some communities push back
WBUR
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Lawmakers poised to open up state disability records to families, researchers
WGBH
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Why do so many Massachusetts cities and towns have a money problem?
CBS News
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Lawmakers leave unfinished business, start holiday break
State House News Service
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Frank Baker on his losing City Council bid: 'I guess hard work doesn’t pay off these days'
WBUR
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Galvin warns Beacon Hill: A ‘watershed’ year for ballot questions ahead
MassLive
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Rep. Holmes raps Markey, Warren for moves during shutdown
Dorchester Reporter
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Data privacy legislation now active in both branches
State House News Service
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All of the Massachusetts politicians Larry Summers gave money to
Axios
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Battenfeld: Two powerful Boston political forces could collide in next election
Boston Herald
National
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Power and Wealth in New York
New York Times
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Americans like democracy, but don’t believe it or US institutions are working well, poll finds
The Associated Press (AP)
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Ballroom Lobby-Blitz Creates New Favor Seeking Opportunities for Lobbyists
Public Citizen
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Psychologist warns Trump's 'piggy' putdown displayed deeply worrying personality flaw
The Raw Story
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Anthem Is Launching A Doctor Blacklist
The Lever
Today on Beacon Hill
8:30am
GIC Commission Meeting
Via Zoom & YouTube
10:00am
Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development: Committee Hearing
State House, B-1 and Virtual
10:00am
Center for Health Information and Analysis Public Hearing
Via Zoom
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
PCA Recognition Day
Nurses Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
Combatting Antisemitism
State House, B-2 and Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness & Management: Informational Hearing
State House, A-2 and Virtual
5:00pm
Joint Committee on Public Service: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
10:00pm
25th Annual Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month
Great Hall, State House, Boston
Birthday: Rep. Jack Lewis
Quote of the Day
“In the generally Trump-centric nuclear waste dump that was the Epstein files, the country learned that Democratic Rep. Stacey Plaskett literally received talking points from the *AT THE TIME* **KNOWN** sex pest during a congressional hearing. That is to say… Plaskett was LITERALLY being fed questions from an infamous predator. Now, in my ideal version of the Democratic Party, a lawmaker who cozies up with pedophiles should be shot straight to the 95th moon of Jupiter. But in my just-clears-the-bar version of the Democratic Party, that lawmaker would at least be called out by her fellow members after said pedophile becomes America’s most famous pedophile. In the actually-exists version of the Democrat Party, we have normally highly principled Rep. Jamie Raskin proclaiming that Plaskett just “took a phone call from one of her constituents.” What. The. Actual… You know the rest… Is that how Raskin would defend a Chicago lawmaker texting with Al Capone? What the heck are we doing here?”
Rep. Plaskett allegedly got talking points from Epstein during a hearing when his behavior was known. Fellow Democrat Raskin defended this as just "taking a constituent call." Author criticizes this weak defense as hypocritical party behavior.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Moderna secures $1.5B loan, eyes cash breakeven in 2028
Boston Business Journal
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Area man makes a living fighting ‘The Man,’ becomes CEO
Boston Globe
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Larry Summers’ role at OpenAI was one of his most important
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts construction company previously fined $6,950 at site of fatal Cape Cod trench collapse
Boston Herald
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Moderna to onshore drug production at Norwood facility as part of $140M expansion
Boston Business Journal
Cannabis
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Horton: Hemp ban hurts consumers and farmers
Boston Herald
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Did The Cannabis Control Commission Omit Public Health Data From A Report?
Talking Joints Memo
Civil Rights
Education
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Mass. Gov. Healey: Harvard’s Summers should be ‘ashamed’ of relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
MassLive
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Mass. publishes new data highlighting economic impact of higher education
Western Mass News
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Massachusetts Report Shows College Graduates Earn $20K-$30K More Annually, Backing Healey-Driscoll's Investment in Higher Education Affordability
Hoodline
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Larry Summers to step back from teaching and Harvard Kennedy School post as university investigates ties to Epstein
Boston Globe
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Despite past controversies, Larry Summers has kept a hold in elite circles
WBUR
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Healey announces higher ed funding success
WWLP 22
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Voters kill $288M Old Colony Voc-Tech school building project. What happens now?
South Coast Today
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Editorial: Don’t eliminate the option of state receivership for failing schools
Boston Globe
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In Trump era it’s harder to teach middle schoolers kindness, respect
Boston Globe
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Harvard launching investigation into former president Larry Summers' ties to Jeffrey Epstein
WCVB
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Which school districts in Worcester County have the best staff attendance rates?
Worcester Telegram
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Summers Will Not Finish Semester of Teaching as Harvard Investigates Epstein Ties
The Harvard Crimson
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1,000-strong call to Gov. Healey to act on school funding
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Northern Essex Community College, UMass Lowell, Others Receive State Help Feeding Students
WHAV
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Lexington man exposes school district for intentionally overestimating costs of public records
Boston Globe
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Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails
WGBH
Environment
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State leaders must bring pragmatism to climate debate
Commonwealth Magazine
Federal
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Lucas: Trying to make cents of the penny’s demise
Boston Herald
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A Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine—or Just a Phantom?
The Bulwark
Housing
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As rent control gains momentum, Wu shows skepticism of blanket statewide cap
Boston.com
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‘They’re making a huge bet’: Rent control referendum splits progressives
Commonwealth Magazine
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Housing report card finds persistent challenges for renters, homeowners
Bay State Banner
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AG Campbell meets with Springfield Gardens tenants to address $10M settlement
NEPM
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Mold, mice, and unexpected fees: Randolph tenants say living conditions worsen under corporate landlords
Boston Globe
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In Boston, ‘no matter what happens, rents go up.’ Here’s why.
Boston Globe
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ADUs in Mass. lag west coast a year after state law meant to spur construction
Boston Business Journal
Human Services
Immigration
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Editorial— Racial profiling runs amok in Allston
Dorchester Reporter
Judiciary
Labor
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Governor Healey Celebrates Massachusetts Women and Girls in Trades
Revere Journal
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US added 119K jobs in September after August decline, delayed report shows
The Hill
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Costs rising, but Massachusetts minimum wage holding at $15
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Union: 911 response improved, new contract between paramedics and UMass Memorial Health
Worcester Telegram
Legislative
Local Government
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Advocates push for ranked-choice voting option
Bay State Banner
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Communities offer incentives to tackle snowplow driver shortage
WWLP 22
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Group of Marshfield residents sought to recall select board chair Eric Kelley. How it went
Patriot Ledger
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Worcester city councilor-at-large election recount: Here's the timeline
Worcester Telegram
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Frank Baker reflects on unsuccessful council bid
Dorchester Reporter
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Boston City Hall is considering selling official city merch. Could hats and mugs help pad Boston’s budget?
Boston Globe
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Tax breaks for apartments, Whole Foods in Quincy Center? How city council voted
Patriot Ledger
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West Springfield operations chief faces restraining order amid dispute with neighbor
MassLive
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Judge denies bid by Haxhiaj to dismiss charges; trial scheduled for February
Worcester Telegram
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Re-election secured, Santana outlines second term plans
Dorchester Reporter
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Somerville City Council passes resolution supporting statewide investment in public colleges, universities
The Tufts Daily
Politics
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Ballot questions on rent control, all-party primaries and legislative stipends expected to move forward
WBUR
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Cutting taxes, recriminalizing recreational pot, scrutinizing Beacon Hill: record number of ballot questions in the mix for 2026
Commonwealth Magazine
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CA: Swalwell Could be a Worthy Successor to Newsom
The Contrarian
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How are Massachusetts Democrats standing up in the age of Trump 2.0?
The Berkeley Beacon
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Former federal prosecutor jumps into race for Norfolk DA
Boston Herald
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FL: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick accused of stealing FEMA funds
Roll Call
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Larry Summers leaves OpenAI and Harvard reviews Jeffrey Epstein ties
Washington Post
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All of the Massachusetts politicians Larry Summers gave money to
Axios
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‘Space for love’: Boston advocates commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance
WGBH
Public Health
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After 8-year legal battle, Dracut doctor pleads guilty in landmark opioid case
Lowell Sun
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Changes at CDC are ‘just devastating for me to watch,’ says former CDC director
Boston Globe
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RFK Jr. is in a power struggle
Politico
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New flu strain has some predicting a tough season. Here's what to know
Worcester Telegram
Public Safety
State Government
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Healey blames tariffs for higher energy, housing costs
State House News Service
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Galvin warns Beacon Hill: A ‘watershed’ year for ballot questions ahead
MassLive
Transportation
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Commuter rail ridership surges with South Coast Rail
The New Bedford Light
Utilities
Press Releases
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Legislature Votes to Protect Integrity of the U.S. Constitution
Mass. House of Representatives
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From Needle to Capsule: How Lipid-Based Softgels Are Making Oral Delivery of Macromolecules a Reality
MassBio
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Senators Markey and Sullivan Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Legislation to Protect Physical and Behavioral Health in the Commercial Fishing Industry
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Governor Healey Proclaims November 20th as Women in Apprenticeship Day
Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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Governor Healey Calls on President Trump to Immediately Release Heating Assistance Funding
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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More than 1 in 4 Massachusetts High School Students Participated in a College and Career Pathway During School Year 24-25
Mass. Department of Higher Education
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Takes Additional Action to Make It Easier to Get Flu Vaccines
Mass. Department of Public Health
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Officially Opens New Constitution Beach Playground in East Boston
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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AG Campbell Awards $2 Million To Revitalize Distressed Neighborhoods And Expand Affordable Housing
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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DCR Invites Families to Celebrate the Day After Thanksgiving with “Gratitude After Gravy” Hikes Across the State
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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At Hearing, Warren Sounds Alarm on Rising Health Insurance Premiums, Slams Republicans’ “Concepts Of A Plan” For Lowering Health Care Costs
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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As the Busy Holiday Season Approaches, Know the Signs of Utility Imposter Scams
Eversource
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Mayor's Office of Housing and Commonwealth Land Trust Celebrate Grand Opening of 570 Warren Street and the Trust's 40th Anniversary
City of Boston
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350 Mass’ Work for Climate Justice Will Continue, Despite Changes to 350.org’s US Staffing
350 Mass
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Rent Control Ballot Question Gathers Over 124,000 Signatures
NAIOP Mass.
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Study: Accessory Dwelling Units Now Legal Statewide, but Construction Still Lags
Pioneer Institute
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Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection proposes diverting food waste from landfills, incinerators
MassPIRG