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Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud. Why their evidence doesn't hold up.
Boston Globe
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Big cities, big money: Here's how much cash flowed into Mass. city council contests in 2025
MassLive
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Mass. AG Office: Vineyard Wind may continue generating power under suspension
The New Bedford Light
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Federal court rules against Trump in New England ICE lawsuit
MassLive
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MBTA violated state bidding laws to complete Foxboro station improvements in time for World Cup, state AG says
Boston Globe
National
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Trump, Epstein, and the Women
The New Yorker
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The Demise of Religion Among Democrats
The Liberal Patriot
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Department of Veterans Affairs quietly bans abortion services, counseling
The Hill
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ICE plans to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses across the country
Washington Post
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Opinion: MAGA’s racism and antisemitism problem isn’t Nick Fuentes — it’s MAGA
Boston Globe
Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
Technical Rescue Coordinating Council Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
New Media
Podcasts
Matt Gaetz: Ted Cruz's Delusional 2028 Bid, the ADL, and Identity Politics Taking Over the Right
The Tucker Carlson Show
THESE Are The Greatest Stories Ever Told w/ Jonathan Pageau
These Are The Greatest Stories Ever Told W Jonathan Pageau
Substack
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“If your feminism only applies to women who agree with you, it isn’t a commitment at all…”
After Vanity Fair mocked Leavitt’s lips, many liberal women joined in — showing misogyny isn’t one-sided. The quote argues that when liberals drop their anti-sexism because the target is a Republican, feminism turns into hypocrisy, not principle.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Trading card retailers fear uptick in thefts of high value Pokémon, other game cards
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts awards $779K to boost local food access, urban farms
The Herald News
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Marlborough MA shopping mall sold for $8.5 million. What's next
Worcester Telegram
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but its Western Mass. flagship still has the sweet smell of success
Boston Globe
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Circle Furniture's 70-year legacy ends as company closes its doors this week
Boston Globe
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Could Trump scuttle the iRobot bankruptcy deal?
Boston Globe
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Devens seeks developers to build on 69 acres
WBJournal.com
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R.I. and Mass. nonprofits among OpenAI Foundation grant recipients
Providence Business News
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CohnReznick leader defies odds of stage 4 cancer, for now
Boston Business Journal
Education
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Howie Carr: DEI HAZMAT crew needed at Brown U
Boston Herald
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Teachers register displeasure with principal at Nelson Place School
Worcester Telegram
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Brown University puts police chief on leave as U.S. Education Dept. says it will investigate campus security
WBUR
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Warren's push to oust Summers from Harvard reignites rivalry after new emails raise scrutiny on his ties to Epstein
Boston Globe
Environment
Health Care
Human Services
Immigration
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Left-Leaning $$ Floods Dedham Church As Anti-ICE Nativity Display Remains Up Weeks After Archdiocese Said Take It Down
New Boston Post
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Local Afghan Americans voice anxiety, hopes to Worcester, US lawmakers
Worcester Telegram
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After detention: What life's been like for four immigrants in Massachusetts
WGBH
Judiciary
Labor
Local Government
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Worcester pastor, husband of former councilor facing $900K in lawsuits
Worcester Telegram
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Cara Leiper resigns as Northampton Housing Authority director
Gazette Net
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Mayor Wu announces staff changes ahead of start of second term
Boston Herald
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Plymouth Town Manager Warns of “Fiscal Crisis” as Health Costs Spike
South Shore News
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Former Stoughton deputy chief Robert Devine decertified over misconduct allegations
WGBH
Politics
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Brockton Republican City Committee takes legal action against Geoff Diehl
Boston Herald
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Former N.H. gubernatorial candidate arraigned on charges of alleged 'Ponzi-like' fraud
Boston Globe
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Healey on ballot questions: 'yes' for public records, 'no' on rent control
WGBH
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Healey on ballot questions: ‘yes’ for public records, ‘no’ on rent control
WGBH
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Mass. Gov. Healey: I’m a ‘no’ on rent control ballot initiative for 2026
MassLive
Public Health
Public Safety
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Mass. highest court denies bail for Kelsey Fitzsimmons, officer shot by colleague
MassLive
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North Andover officer granted bail after 3 months in jail over alcohol testing issues
MassLive
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'It's hard, for sure': Family honors fallen officer, husband, father with Christmas celebration
Boston Herald
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Sandra Birchmore case: Former Stoughton deputy police chief loses certification
MassLive
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In Providence, steps toward normal in a shaken city: 'I'm still looking over my shoulder'
Boston Globe
State Government
Taxation
Transportation
Press Releases
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AG's Office Arraigns Salem Man For Possessing Materials To Create Explosive Devices
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Advances New Housing on Two Surplus State Properties
Mass. Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
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Joint Statement on Offshore Wind from Governor Maura Healey, Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Dan McKee
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit To Protect Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cuts
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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AG's Office Secures Up To $250,000 Settlement With Grafton Company Over Permit Violations And Air Pollution That Caused Nuisance Odors
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Federal Attack On Gender-Affirming Care
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Garballey’s Bill to Remove Social Security Numbers from Death Certificate Signed Into Law
Office of Sen. Jamie Eldridge
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Nearly $190,000 in Grants to Support Inclusive and Accessible Outdoor Recreation
The Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation
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Mayor Michelle Wu Announces New Senior Staff Appointments
City of Boston
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Warren, Schakowsky, Renew Fight to Pass Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren