Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Heading into 2026, Gov. Healey has an affordability problem. Why it matters
MassLive
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Recount results end in same council race lineup with Bergman winner over Kamara
Worcester Telegram
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Spilka: State budget 'really in trouble' with health care
State House News Service
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‘People are keeping their heads down’: Some New Bedford residents worry about ICE crackdown
Boston Globe
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On bail policy, Massachusetts must catch up
Commonwealth Magazine
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‘Bad for everybody’: How Trump’s tariffs threaten Nova Scotia’s lumber industry — and Boston’s housing market
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Taps Decarbonization Expert Vineet Nair for State's Building Regulation and Standards Board
Tech Times
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Mass. state commission report shows ‘gravity, seriousness’ of Jew-hatred
Jewish News Syndicate
National
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AOC built her own political machine. Now she’s deciding her next move.
Washington Post
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We’re Led by an Administration of Liars
The Bulwark
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Republican lawmakers grow alarmed over signs of 2026 election wipeout
The Hill
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F.B.I. Letters Send Shivers Through California’s Political Inner Circle
New York Times
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More Republicans disapprove of Trump's economy
Axios
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What MTG got right
Punchbowl News
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Can Congress actually pass Russia sanctions now?
punchbowl
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The Hard-Left Shooters Leading a Gun Culture Revolution
Wired
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They’re doing to America what they did to Christianity
The Guardian
Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Massachusetts delegation condemns Trump’s execution ‘threats,’ Markey fundraises off ‘rhetoric’
Boston Herald
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Howie Carr: Epstein files full of Democrats, as expected
Boston Herald
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FBI Director Kash Patel under scrutiny for use of SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend
Boston Globe
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Sen. Warren on Mamdani’s White House meeting with Trump: Mayor-elect showed ‘real leadership and real poise’
CNN
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Most Massachusetts House members join Republicans in performative yawp over socialism
Universal Hub
Business
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Contractor in Yarmouth trench collapse had prior safety violation, was suing town, records show
Boston Globe
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Cambridge coffee shop accused of denying service to Black journalist over mistaken identity
Boston Globe
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Boston’s broadcast journalists are departing TV news in droves. Why?
Boston Globe
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Springfield may expand food truck rules, after success creates complaints
MassLive
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Sharoni: Israel, Boston partnership built on innovation
Boston Herald
Cannabis
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What will a ban on most US hemp products mean?
The Guardian
Education
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Possible last talks of 2025 end in stalemate for Haverhill teachers and committee
The Eagle Tribune
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Downward Elementary Enrollment Trend Is Unabated
The Provincetown Independent
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Student petition urges Harvard to revoke Larry Summers’ tenure
Boston Globe
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White House Renews Claims That Settlement With Harvard Is Close
The Harvard Crimson
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District’s focus on attendance is making gains
MassLive
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Hull High School Faces Major Graduation Policy Overhaul Following MCAS Voter Referendum
South Shore News
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Editorial: Trump delivering on Education Dept. promise
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Why does a Roxbury Community College graduate earn nearly $15,000 less than a Bunker Hill grad?
Boston Globe
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Partnerships Like Early College Make Higher Education More Accessible
Business West
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Volunteer policy reopens an old conversation in Worcester schools
Worcester Telegram
Environment
Federal
Health Care
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Healey faults Trump for SNAP disruption during shutdown
Boston Herald
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Hart and Poznansky: Antisemitism has no place in healthcare
Boston Herald
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Republicans passed $50b for hospitals to offset their painful Medicaid cuts. MAHA has seized it as an opportunity.
Boston Globe
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Need an ambulance in Massachusetts? It could leave you thousands in debt.
WGBH
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Why are so many primary care clinicians moving from Mass General Brigham to Beth Israel?
Boston Globe
Housing
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Massachusetts’ ADU Revolution Won’t Be Complete Without More Reforms
Banker & Tradesman
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Beacon Hill clears hurdle for Weymouth naval air base redevelopment
Commonwealth Magazine
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'We created this home’: Berkshire renters confront rent increases with no state limits in place
The Berkshire Eagle
Human Services
Immigration
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Seth Moulton to conduct oversight tour of Burlington ICE facility
Boston Herald
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Portland mother and her 3 teen kids in ICE custody after detention by border agents in New York
WBUR
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‘People are keeping their heads down’: Some New Bedford residents worry about ICE crackdown
Boston Globe
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Boston asks judge to throw out feds’ lawsuit over immigration policy
MassLive
Legislative
Local Government
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Battenfeld: Sketchy $100K scheme to raise revenue could be latest Boston boondoggle
Boston Herald
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Easthampton mayor plans overhaul of executive assistant position held by rival
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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By razor thin margin Taunton Council votes not to discipline McCaul
Taunton Gazette
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Mayor Wu and cellist Yo-Yo Ma perform together at Boston’s Symphony Hall
Boston.com
Politics
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Lucas: Wu nails the chainsaw op
Boston Herald
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John Deaton talks Senate campaign, working with Trump and ICE in Mass.
NBC Boston
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MassGOP endorses John Deaton for U.S. Senate
Boston Herald
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Gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue pledges to decline salary, if elected
Boston Herald
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FL: Ask the gaggle of gubernatorial wannabes what they'll do for Florida's environment
Tropic Press
Public Health
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Editorial: Panel’s deliberate pace doesn’t match xylazine’s OD threat
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Redfield: Response needed for coming Alzheimer’s crisis
Boston Herald
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Opinion: Three things in public health to be thankful for
Boston Globe
Public Safety
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Fed judge asked to strike down firearm age restrictions
The Eagle Tribune
State Finance
State Government
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Pols & Politics: Healey staffer takes ‘a digger’
Boston Herald
Taxation
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Average tax bills near $10K in Amherst as council votes to keep single tax rate
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Transportation
Press Releases
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Massachusetts Nurses Association Condemns Trump Administration Move to Strip Nursing and Healthcare Professional Degrees of 'Professional' Status and Worsen Healthcare Crisis
Mass. Nurses Association
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Boston Tree Alliance Announces $1.2M in Tree Planting & Care Grants
Mass Audubon
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MLSC Gives Thanks
Mass. Life Sciences Center
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Senator Markey Demands Customs and Border protection Stop Using License Plate Readers to Monitor Americans
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Three Former Executives for Magellan Diagnostics Sentenced for False Statements and FDCA Violations
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Governor Healey Condemns Federal Misinformation about Vaccines and Autism
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Declares Friday, November 28, 2025, as “Green Friday”
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
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MassDEP Launches Two New Air Monitoring Stations
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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RMV Cautions Public to Beware of Scam Texts Stating Money is Owed For Motor Vehicle Violations
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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AG Campbell Files Brief In Support Of Boston’s Trust Act
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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AG Campbell Secures Agreement Preventing Unlawful Restrictions On Critical Services For Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence Survivors
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Senate Acts to Protect Transit Worker
Office of Sen. Bill Driscoll
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Congressman Moulton Announces Oversight Visit To Burlington ICE Facility; Invites Senators Warren & Markey To Join Him In Holding ICE Accountable
Office of Congressman Seth Moulton