Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Lawmakers of color have grown their ranks on Beacon Hill, but the Legislature remains disproportionately white
Boston Globe
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Dan Koh banks early cash lead in competitive Democratic primary race to succeed Seth Moulton
Boston Globe
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2026 is here, and Beacon Hill's got a lot of work to do
Commonwealth Magazine
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Massachusetts cannabis prices hit record low of $14.20 per eighth in 2025
MassLive
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Boston City Council presidency race shifts hours before vote
WBUR
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Boston Beer battle puts unusual provision in Massachusetts' noncompete law to the test
Boston Globe
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Venezuela Live Updates: Maduro to Appear in U.S. Court as Trump Threatens Other Countries
New York Times
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Trump’s next plan for the US education system: Lots and lots of rules
Politico
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Which Countries Will Trump Invade Next? He's Given Us a Guide.
TheBulwark
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Ian Bremmer: U.S. ending "own global order"
Axios
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What Congress will want to know about Venezuela
Punchbowl News
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Inside Mamdani's Decision to Revoke Executive Orders That Backed Israel
New York Times
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Thune heading to the border with Cornyn
Punchbowl News
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Trump push to politicize US military 'reminiscent of Stalin', top general warns
The Guardian
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What we learned about microplastics in 2025
Washington Post
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Quote of the Day
“"President Trump’s unilateral military action to attack another country and seize Maduro — no matter how terrible a dictator he is — is unconstitutional and threatens to drag the U.S. into further conflicts in the region. What does it mean that the U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela, and what will Trump do next around the world? The American people voted for lower costs, not for Trump’s dangerous military adventurism overseas that won’t make the American people safer.””
Warren Statement on Trump’s Military Action in Venezuela
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Editorial: When regime change doesn't change the regime
Boston Globe
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Lucas: Dems won't win with anti-Trump campaign
Boston Herald
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After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba, and Colombia.
Boston Globe
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Mass. Republicans praise Trump's Venezuela attack while Democrats warn of a constitutional crisis
MassLive
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Members of Mass. congressional delegation condemn Venezuela attack as 'unauthorized' and 'illegal'
WGBH
Business
Education
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Whitman-Hanson superintendent resigns abruptly amid budget crisis
Patriot Ledger
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After an abysmal season, UMass Amherst's football program faces scrutiny
WGBH
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Embattled Mass. school district superintendent abruptly resigns
MassLive
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High school damaged by burst pipe is set to reopen Monday
Worcester Telegram
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Whitman-Hanson superintendent resigns abruptly amid budget crisis
Patriot Ledger
Environment
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State moves to allow widespread consumption of Boston Harbor shellfish for first time in a century
Universal Hub
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In freezers across Mass., 10M 'sleeping' seeds could restore our world
MassLive
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Some small climate and environmental solutions being developed in our backyard
Boston Globe
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Environmental groups praise, raise concerns over proposed Everett soccer stadium
WGBH
Federal
Housing
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Homebuyers Enter 2026 with More Power, Uncertainty
Banker & Tradesman
Human Services
Judiciary
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Case of man who allegedly posed as town manager to go forward
Plymouth Independent
Legislative
Local Government
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Pols & Politics: Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn says Mayor Wu's pride hurt the city's finances
Boston Herald
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WMass to swear in mayors, city councilors, school committee members
MassLive
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Mayor Garcia defends Holyoke's affordability amid tax hike
MassLive
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Two new members appointed to Boston School Committee
Boston Herald
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Judge won't block Wu's re-inauguration; rules would-be mayoral candidate failed to prove city officials, signature requirements conspired against him
Universal Hub
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Health benefits costs driving sharp hike in Lenox school spending forecast
The Berkshire Eagle
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Judge denies request to stop Moises Rodrigues' inauguration as mayor of Brockton
WGBH
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Easthampton City Council begins new term with new leadership
Gazette Net
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Swansea's Selectmen chairman not seeking reelection. What to know
The Herald News
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Framingham MA City Council's new heads 'excited' to get started
The Metro West Daily News
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It's Inauguration Day for Boston Mayor Wu. Here's what to look for
MassLive
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Worcester's mayor, council and School Committee sworn in at Doherty
Worcester Telegram
Politics
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Dan Koh banks early cash lead in competitive Democratic primary race to succeed Seth Moulton
Boston Globe
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For Venezuelan immigrants, Maduro's capture brings joy, anxiety, and a call for patience. 'It's a first step.'
Boston Globe
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Venezuela president's capture not about drug trafficking, Western Mass. experts say
MassLive
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New England pols react to Trump military action in Venezuela, capture of Maduro
Boston Herald
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Worcester protesters blast strike on Venezuela at Lincoln Square rally
Worcester Telegram
Public Health
Public Safety
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Massachusetts ambulance provider 'disappointed' to lose Medford contract
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts State Police 2025 payroll: Your Tax Dollars at Work
Boston Herald
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Chief: Changes coming to New Bedford police in 2026
The New Bedford Light
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Howie Carr: The Massachusetts State Police is a millionaire's racket
Boston Herald
State Government
Taxation
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Elsewhere, taxpayers pony up for sports stadiums. Why not in Mass.?
Boston Business Journal
Transportation
Utilities
Press Releases
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DPU Reaches Settlement Agreement with Competitive Supplier
Mass. Department of Public Utilities, Electric Power Division
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New Study Shows Increased Seat Belt Use in Massachusetts
Mass. Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
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CCC: ‘Social Consumption Establishment Regulations Now In Effect’
Talking Joints Memo
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Governor Healey Declares January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
Mass. Department of Fire Services
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Mayor Wu Appoints Lydia Torres and Franklin Peralta and Reappoints Stephen Alkins to Boston School Committee
City of Boston
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Watchdog Group Demands Congress Assert Its Constitutional Authority on Trump’s Venezuela Actions
Common Cause
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Small Property Owners Association Announces New Leadership and Outlines Housing Policy Priorities for 2026
Small Property Owners Association (SPOA)
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Senator Markey Statement on U.S. Military Attack on Venezuela and the Kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Massachusetts Fire Deaths Drop by 12% in 2025
Mass. Department of Fire Services
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Governor Healey Secures $162 Million to Improve Rural Health Across Massachusetts
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll