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Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Lawmakers push for tighter disclosure rules on ballot question funding
Commonwealth Magazine
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The 5 biggest storylines in Mass. politics we'll be following in 2026
MassLive
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Tensions at Mass. and Cass spark debate over how to help people struggling with substance abuse
Boston Globe
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Feds award Massachusetts $162 million for rural health
Lowell Sun
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As Mass. child advocate exits, debate flares over watchdog's toughness
Boston Globe
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Cannabis licensees could face lower grow limits
State Affairs
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2025 in review: Immense challenge and loss for offshore wind
The New Bedford Light
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Massachusetts is the most highly-educated state. But their perch atop the education hierarchy is in jeopardy.
Boston Globe
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High costs or high hopes?: Dispensary owners divided over new social consumption licenses
Gazette Net
National
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Is the Future of MAGA Anti-Israel?
New York Times
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The Most Exciting Races are Underway
The Contrarian
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From AI to immigration, these new state laws will take effect in 2026
The New York Times
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Taiwan 2027: China's target date for potential takeover fast approaches
Axios
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2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
Boston Globe
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Somebody Needs to Tell Trump Everybody Is Laughing at Him
TheBulwark
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NPR’s C.E.O. Was a Right-Wing Target. Then the Real Trouble Started.
New York Times
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Democrats Lost Working-Class Voters' Trust
Center for Working-Class Politics
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A potential hurdle on N.H. Governor Kelly Ayotte's path to reelection? President Trump.
Boston Globe
Today on Beacon Hill
10:30am
Mass. State Lottery Commission Meeting
Via Zoom
Birthday: Rep. Daniel Cahill
New Media
Podcasts
The Fight for Competitive Elections in Massachusetts with Jessee Littlewood
Political Contessa with Jennifer Nassour
Substack
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“Winning the Super Bowl might be easier than making a deal with Wu by midnight on New Year's Eve.”
Robert Kraft needs Wu's approval by Dec 31 for his Everett stadium. Given their bitter history—she crushed his son's mayoral run, his Trump ties, and her opposition to the Everett plan—it'll be interesting to see how this plays out.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Lobster heist was third case of seafood theft in New England in recent weeks
Boston Globe
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Robert Kraft's 2025 win streak faces its toughest opponent: Wu
Boston Globe
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Markey, Warren funnel $700K to Far Left physician-led "non-profit"
24Beacon
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For the second year running, Boston's commercial buildings are worth less than the year before
Boston Globe
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Everett soccer stadium deal deadline: Dec. 31 looms for Boston, Kraft Group
MassLive
Democracy
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Our democratic safeguards require repair
the Berkshire edge
Education
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Mass. students studying abroad up 5% from prior year, latest data shows
WBUR
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New College of Florida is a preview of Trump's plan for Harvard
Boston Globe
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South Shore Tech School Building On Track for 2028 Opening
South Shore News
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Undocumented Students Still Have a Right to Education. Will That Change in 2026?
Education Week
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Central Berkshire Navigating AI in Education
iBerkshires
Environment
Housing
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Pittsfield Housing Project Adds 37 Supportive Units and Collective Hope
iBerkshires
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Housing proposal on Loudville Road in Easthampton draws neighborhood pushback
Gazette Net
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State leaders oppose rent control ballot question
22WWLP.com
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State extends Lowell's ICC shelter lease through 2026
Lowell Sun
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MA rent control opponents say initiative would hurt small landlords
The Metro West Daily News
Human Services
Immigration
Legislative
Local Government
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'Remarkable' plans needed for a boost in state funding for MCI-Concord
The Concord Bridge
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Boston City Council to elect new president, but feature little turnover in new year
Boston Herald
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Her Story: Fuller reflects on challenges, triumphs and legacy of historic political career
The Newton Beacon
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Newton's unsung heroes of 2025
The Newton Beacon
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Worcester announces city's new poet laureate, youth poet laureate
Worcester Telegram
Politics
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Opinion: I proudly support Leigh Davis and Maura Healey for reelection
the Berkshire edge
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Battenfeld: Michelle Wu turns to TikTok to control political narrative
Boston Herald
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Marty Walsh Endorses Dan Koh In Race For 6th Congressional District
Andover News
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Mass. governor's race: Brian Shortsleeve on cost cutting, MBTA, immigration & more
NBC Boston
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When It Comes to Race, Vivek Ramaswamy Is No Moral Leader
TheBulwark
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Real local news increasingly hard to find for Boston Globe readers
Contrarian Boston
Public Health
Public Safety
Transportation
Utilities
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Vineyard Wind Allowed to Continue Producing Power
Vineyard Gazette
Press Releases
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NCLC’s Year in Economic Justice: 2025
National Consumer Law Center
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VA New England Announces New Executive Director
VA New England
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Healey, Driscoll to speak at Connect 351
Mass. Municipal Association
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NIH Agrees to Evaluate and Complete Review on Stalled Scientific Grant Applications
ACLU of Mass.
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Accelerating Discovery through Shared Core Facilities at UMass Chan
Mass. Life Sciences Center
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Providers’ Council marks 50 years with major advocacy wins and record-breaking engagement in 2025
Providers’ Council
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MassDEP Issues Fine for Oil Spill Impacting Assabet River in Hudson
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection