9:00am Public Health Council Meeting, Department of Public Health, 250 Washington St. 2nd Floor, Henry I. Bowditch Public Health Council Room, Boston

10:00am Board of Agriculture Meeting, 225 Turnpike Road, Southborough and via Teams

11:00am Department of Revenue Public Hearing, Via Zoom

11:00am Wreaths Across America State House Event, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, State House, 222 and Virtual

1:00pm Joint Committee on Transportation, Committee Hearing

3:30pm Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House, Boston

Birthdays: Rep. Sam Montaño

‘It’s time to move on’: Longtime Somerville state senator says she won’t run for re-election » Boston Globe

Two Democrats plan to run for open MA House seat after rep's death » Wicked Local

In ‘State of the Judiciary’ address, SJC chief says courts must provide ‘stability and order’ in difficult times » Boston Globe

State Sen. Brownsberger criticizes Boston tax proposal as public pressure increases » WGBH

Advocates hope House follows Senate’s lead in passing menstrual equity bills » The New Bedford Light

Massachusetts is seeing more people drop health insurance » Boston Globe

Judge to decide if Northwestern DA must name criminally charged cops » MassLive

Pollack urges reflection on post-pandemic transit model » State House News Service

Norfolk DA Morrissey’s controversial cases have spurred several rivals to run for his seat » WBUR

The ACA's enhanced subsidies seem likely to expire. Massachusetts is beginning to notice the effects » WBUR

Belmont Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne to run for state treasurer » WBUR

Out of prison, Tania Fernandes Anderson is still speaking her mind » Boston Globe

Trump Says Americans Are Doing Great, Even as Views on the Economy Sour » New York Times

Hill resists as Trump seeks changes to defense spending » punchbowl

US senator calls for insider trading inquiry over Trump donors buying $12m worth of shares » The Guardian

There's a new mayor in Miami--a Democrat, for a change. Is this the start of something big? » Tropic Press

A Senate majority could be within Democrats’ reach » Slow Boring

Trump brings legal immigration to a screeching halt » Axios

Greene: ‘I feel very sorry’ for Trump » The Hill

Georgia Democrat Eric Gisler claims upset state House win in historically Republican district » Boston Globe

Voters Got Us Into This Mess. They’re Getting Us Out. » The Bulwark

Teachers' union AFT slams crypto market bill, warns of 'profound risks' for America's retirement plans » CNBC

Editorial: The Supreme Court just escalated the redistricting war. Congress must end it. » Boston Globe

Trump’s speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from ‘filthy’ countries » Boston Globe

JPMorgan seeks sign atop new South Station tower » Boston Business Journal

JPMorgan bets on Boston with plan to emblazon name on new tower » Boston Globe

Whether you shopped on Black Friday may depend on how much you make » Boston Globe

JPMorgan seeks sign atop new South Station tower » Boston Business Journal

Massachusetts pet biotech files for IPO » Boston Business Journal

Dean Kamen-founded ARMI to complete biomanufacturing center by 2027 » Boston Business Journal

Opinion: Citizenship by birth is America at its best » Boston Globe

Holyoke Community College convenes region to map its next chapter » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Hampshire College land development faces setback after project withdrawal » Daily Hampshire Gazette

In the No. 1 state for public education, this is one of the worst-performing school districts » Boston Globe

Hellenic College could sell 25 acres to bolster its bottom line » Boston Globe

Framingham Local Appointed To MassBay Board Of Trustees » Framingham Patch

Clean sweep » The Beverly Beat

Conservation Law Foundation intervenes in South Coast Renewables appeal » The New Bedford Light

Offshore wind got a legal win against Trump this week. Can that bring the industry back on track? » Boston Globe

New Trump Security Strategy Turns Against the Free World » The Bulwark

AG seeks to block Kalshi from operating sports-prediction market » Mass Lawyers Weekly

With iLottery in works, Treasurer Goldberg opposes iGaming » State House News Service

Massachusetts Health Connector launches portal as tax credits face expiration » WWLP 22

Mass. considers payroll tax to fund long-term care for aging residents » Boston Globe

Healey urges Congress to extend Obamacare credits » The Eagle Tribune

Mass. Gov. Healey urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits before costs ‘skyrocket’ » MassLive

Expiring subsidies could increase health premiums for 400,000 Massachusetts residents » WGBH

Mass. Gov. Healey urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits before costs ‘skyrocket’ » MassLive

Healey demands GOP in Congress address healthcare costs » WHDH

This South Shore town voted on MBTA zoning in less than 15 minutes » Patriot Ledger

Worcester board hears plans to add more than 150 housing units at 3 locations » Worcester Telegram

A state grant can help Berkshire residents with accessibility needs make crucial home improvements » WAMC

This South Shore town voted on MBTA zoning in less than 15 minutes » Patriot Ledger

Hanover Voters Approve MBTA Communities Zoning to Beat State Deadline » South Shore News

Proposal targets parking rules blamed for rising Boston housing prices » Axios

‘Intentional chaos’: Hours before hearing, HUD temporarily rescinds changes to homeless funding; WMass agencies have sliver of hope, no clarity and short deadline » MassLive

Watertown restaurateur feeds hundreds amid SNAP delay, and the governor takes note » Boston Globe

Trump’s crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers » Boston Globe

Dedham pastor stands by nativity scene protesting ICE, even as Archdiocese of Boston asks for removal » Boston Globe

Moulton bill would allow ICE lawsuits » The Eagle Tribune

Allston car wash workers speak out about their detention » WGBH

Editorial: ICE tactics undermine law enforcement mission » Boston Herald

Springfield man with human trafficking claim detained by ICE at check-in » MassLive

Labor trafficking visa applicant detained at routine ICE check-in » WGBH

Judge orders Trump administration to restore Rümeysa Öztürk's federal student record » WGBH

State seeing more people drop health insurance » State Affairs

Matthew Farwell will not face death penalty for allegedly killing Sandra Birchmore and unborn baby: Feds » Boston Herald

Harvard Custodians And Their Supporters Gather To Rally For Wage Increases » WBZ News Radio

Editorial: Nurses deserve same protections as transit workers » Lowell Sun

Gov. Healey signs bill, supported by Rep. Arciero, protecting public transit workers » Westford CAT

Somerville Sen. Jehlen will not seek reelection » State House News Service

Somerville Sen. Jehlen will not seek reelection » State House News Service

Boston city councilor demands White Stadium cost update from mayor amid budget crunch » Boston Herald

‘We’re missing something’: Pittsfield councilors push the city to rethink its anti-violence spending » Berkshire Eagle

Belchertown to fund recovery housing coordinator with opioid settlement money » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Stoneham voters approve $9.3 million property tax override » Boston Globe

Belmont Select Board member Elizabeth Dionne to run for state treasurer » WBUR

Town consultant to study revised trash hauler bylaw in Amherst » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Pittsfield Recognizes Firefighters of the Year, Outgoing Councilors » iBerkshires

Norfolk DA Morrissey’s controversial cases have spurred several rivals to run for his seat » WBUR

Out of prison, Tania Fernandes Anderson is still speaking her mind » Boston Globe

Minogue rejects "any time, any place" debate challenge » JohnFGately.com

Massachusetts worker in stone countertop industry is state’s first case of ‘devastating, life-altering disease’ » Boston Herald

Mass. health officials warn countertop fabricators after state's first case of silicosis » WCVB

Fall River drug court celebrates 10 years of 'impactful work' » The Herald News

Indicted Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins launches legal defense fund » Boston Herald

Report: Police funds, licensing mishandled in Cummington » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Sheriff Heroux says $10M to close Ash Street Jail would pay for itself » South Coast Today

Judge hears arguments about whether Northwestern DA must release names of cops charged with crimes » The Mass Dump

Howie Carr: Maura’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1, is a gas » Boston Herald

Wu doubles down on tax proposal as prospects of success dwindle » Boston.com

Wu fights anew over city property tax » Boston Globe

Boston property tax shift plan stuck in neutral on Beacon Hill » NBC Boston

Frustration builds over stalled property tax solutions » State House News Service

Senate Dems crafting their own property tax bill » State House News Service

Mass. lawmakers pledge new laws on scooters, e-bikes and similar devices: ‘It’s completely changed’ » MassLive

Ceremony marks end of deadly section of Rte. 20 reconstruction project » Worcester Telegram

New grants, state law support PVTA operations » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Gaskin: Owning AI future means owning the energy future » Boston Herald

Fed judge overturns Trump order blocking wind permits » The Eagle Tribune

Judge Finds Trump Wind Energy Ban Is Illegal » Vineyard Gazette

Offshore wind boosters celebrate win in court » State House News Service

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Returning Citizens Announce Grant Awards Supporting Programs that Reduce Youth Recidivism » City of Boston

Senators Markey and Warren Slam Trump Administration's Attempt to Kill Jobs and Raise Energy Prices by Moving to Suspend Active Vineyard Wind 1 Offshroe Wind Project » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Governor Healey Announces Major Tax Relief for Health Care Workers » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Governor Healey Responds to Trump Administration Stop Work Order for Vineyard Wind » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

AG Campbell Secures Victory Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cancelling School Mental Health Grants » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Campbell Announces Nearly $150,000 Million Multistate Settlement With Mercedes-Benz USA Over Vehicle Emissions Fraud » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

JetBlue Unveils “Wicked Blue,” a Boston-Inspired Livery Celebrating Two Decades as the City’s Favorite Airline » JetBlue

Statement on Prof. Nuno Loureiro » MIT

Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump’s Shady Drug Deals » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Federal Court Declares Trump Administration's Denial of Bond Hearings to New England ICE Detainees is Unlawful » ACLU of Mass.

Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Releases 2025 Health Care Cost Trends Report » Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

West Roxbury Man Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution » U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $33.5 Million for Housing, Economic Development Across State » Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.1 Million to Eight Community Health Centers through Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Grant Program » MassHealth

D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc., Recieves Boston Globe Recognition » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioners and Executive Director Issue Statements Relative to Federal Rescheduling » Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission