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Massachusetts
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Massachusetts is dumping sewage into waterways. Grassroots organizations are fighting back
Boston Herald
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The Bay State is ‘MassBackwards’ under Healey, GOP guv hopeful Shortsleeve says in new attack
MassLive
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Kennealy looks to distance himself from Baker in GOP primary race for governor
WBUR
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GOP primary for Mass. governor heats up ahead of convention
NBC Boston
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Lucas: How Republicans can win governor's seat in Mass.
Boston Herald
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Mass. sheriffs know their budget process is 'deeply flawed.' They have ideas for how to fix it.
Boston Globe
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Senator: Teachers “very close” to second chance for enhanced retirement
22WWLP.com
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Frustrated by voter initiatives, lawmakers plot ballot reform
State House News Service
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What Greater Boston's new Bluebikes contract means for riders
WBUR
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Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
The Hill
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Navy Secretary Is Fired as Infighting Roils Pentagon
New York Times
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Moderate Think Tank Offers a New Path for Democrats on Immigration Enforcement
NOTUS
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C.D.C. Cancels Publication of Study Showing Benefits of Covid Vaccines
New York Times
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GOP health care policies have set the swamp on fire
Politico
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New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel's girlfriend
The Associated Press (AP)
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Canada's prime minister says the US does not get to dictate terms for a trade agreement
The Associated Press (AP)
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Trump faces shrinking calendar to corral high fuel costs
Politico
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Your State-by-State Guide to the 2026 Supreme Court Elections
Bolts Magazine
Today on Beacon Hill
8:00am
45th Annual Middlesex & Worcester Senior Conference hosted by Sen. Jamie Eldridge
Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
9:00am
Massport Board Meeting
Massport's Executive Offices, One Harborside Drive, East Boston
10:00am
Mass. Gaming Commission Public Meeting
Via conference call and YouTube
11:00am
Budget Hearing
State House, Room 212
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
1:00pm
Mystic River Watershed Legislative Briefing
Room 428, State House, Boston
2:00pm
Board of Registration in Midwifery Public Hearing
Via conference call
Birthday: Rep. Brian Ashe
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"From his reckless threats to annihilate a 'whole civilization' in Iran to his shameless attacks...."
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch
Podcasts
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YouTube
Quote of the Day
“According to a new report, the FBI director’s erratic behavior includes clear signs of paranoia, delaying time-sensitive investigations, and even rescheduling meetings and briefings for later in the day because of his drinking habits.”
On why it’s time to fire FBI Director Kash Patel
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Our Next Big First Amendment Stress Test
The Bulwark
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What We Found When We Investigated Trump's Latest Election Theft Claim
The Bulwark
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Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Boston Herald
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An 'iconic image' or 'white supremacist propaganda'? It's not clear why the DHS posted a photo of Fenway Park.
Boston Globe
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Battenfeld: Ayanna Pressley and AOC team up for show of Democratic elites
Boston Herald
Business
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On the fancy end of Newbury Street, Chanel and Cartier storefronts sell for top dollar
Boston Globe
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Young people leaving Greater Boston 'distressing,' survey warns
Boston Herald
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Local bank taps community college president for board seat
Boston Business Journal
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Healey renews call for federal refunds for MA residents over Trump's 'illegal tariffs'
Boston Herald
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Healey urges businesses to recoup tariff losses
The Eagle Tribune
Civil Rights
Education
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Massachusetts colleges cross $100,000 threshold as sticker prices hit record highs
Boston Business Journal
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Rochester officials, residents concerned with major special education funding shortfall
Sippican Week
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Lesley president to step down in June
Boston Globe
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'Snack Shack' Scandal: Ex-Plymouth school food director accused of cafeteria rip-off
Boston Herald
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Graduating into uncertainty: How colleges are responding to a tougher job market
MassLive
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Misconduct complaint triggers leadership change at Cape Cod Community College
MassLive
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Massachusetts colleges cross $100,000 threshold as sticker prices hit record highs
Boston Business Journal
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AI reshaping how students choose careers
Boston 25 News
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Boston College receives largest donation in school's history
Boston Globe
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Cape Cod Community College appoints interim leader after departure of John Cox
Boston Globe
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Free medical school? Provision for UMass Chan has strings attached
Worcester Telegram
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UMass lecturer sues over denied promotion
Gazette Net
Environment
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Against the flow? Trout stocking in lakes brings concerns to surface
Worcester Telegram
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Amherst rail trail section closed for repairs due to animal activity
Gazette Net
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Mass. gets mixed grades on air pollution in annual report
WBUR
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Chicopee seeks $12.7M to meet EPA rules on wastewater treatment
MassLive
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Mass Ready Act targets investment in Quabbin watershed towns
Gazette Net
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The Climate Litigation Swindle
New Boston Post
Gaming
Housing
Human Services
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Lawmakers Urge Support for Older Adults at Mystic Valley Elder Services
Everett Independent
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Lenore Paquin Center opens to serve local, regional needs
North Star Reporter
Immigration
Judiciary
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Record-smashing tobacco verdict doesn’t warrant a new trial, SJC rules
Commonwealth Magazine
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Governor's parole board nominee questioned about prosecutor past
Boston Herald
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Record-smashing tobacco verdict doesn’t warrant a new trial, SJC rules
Commonwealth Magazine
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A Vermont experiment cleared courts of repeat offenders. Can it work elsewhere?
Boston Globe
Labor
Legislative
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
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Campaign Notebook: Guv's Race $$$
State House News Service
Local Government
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Edwards delivers major investments for Third Suffolk in $3.64B Bond Bill
Revere Journal
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Editorial: Stop putting Allston-Brighton $$ on the back burner
Boston Herald
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South Hadley eyes second override request in June
Gazette Net
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Sunderland Town Meeting voters to consider $800K override
Gazette Net
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City warns proposed license law could hit Chicopee tax revenue
MassLive
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Southwick’s fiscal year 2027 budget still needs work
MassLive
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On a tour of Somerville with Jake Wilson, the new mayor reflects on his first 100 days
Boston Globe
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Norton Select Board urges lawmakers to allow audit
The Sun Chronicle
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Former Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner gets probation to resolve criminal charge for frequenting a brothel ring
Boston Globe
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Sunderland Town Meeting voters to consider $800K override, new police cruiser, ADU bylaw
Greenfield Recorder
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BPS football teams could get locked out of Boston's new $325 million stadium
Contrarian Boston
Politics
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Campaign notebook: Republicans to pick guv, LG candidates
The Eagle Tribune
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Mass GOP convention in Worcester expected to draw record crowd
Worcester Telegram
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Poll Says Governor Healey Should Focus Less on Trump
WBSM
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Lucas: How Republicans can win governor's seat in Mass.
Boston Herald
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Gov jets to California for Dem campaign duty
Boston Herald
Public Health
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Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds
Boston Globe
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She lost her son to whooping cough, and now wants a Mass. vaccine loophole closed
MassLive
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Long COVID potentially affects nearly 6 million children in the US. This South Shore teen is one of them.
Boston Globe
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Travelers at Logan Airport may have been exposed to measles when infected passenger entered terminal
Boston Globe
Public Safety
State Finance
State Government
Taxation
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Is taxpayer-funded commercial with Massachusetts Sec. of State William Galvin a PSA or campaign ad?
CBS News
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OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS: Limited revenue options keep town reliant on property taxes, overrides
Marblehead Current
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The clash over income tax ballot question moves to high court in May
MASSterList
Transportation
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Boston City Council slams Mayor Wu for transportation project delays, loss of federal funding
Boston Herald
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City warns proposed license law could hit Chicopee tax revenue
MassLive
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MBTA Green Line trains out from Kenmore to Boston College on B branch through April 30
Boston Herald
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Boston City Council slams Mayor Wu for transportation project delays, loss of federal funding
Boston Herald
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McGonagle, Massachusetts House Pass Bill Authorizing Chapter 90 Funding
Everett Independent
Utilities
Press Releases
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Influential Women Highlights the Journey of Page S. Gardner: Civic Engagement and Political Strategy Leader
Influential Women
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Driving Growth Through Investment, Support, and Regional Leadership
North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce
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Let’s Illuminate Human Services: Understanding the Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) Program
Providers' Council
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Common Cause: DOJ’s Attack on SPLC Part of “Campaign of Intimidation”
Common Cause
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Person with Measles Passed Through Logan Airport
City of Boston
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On Earth Day, Markey, Duckworth, Booker, Lee, Grijalva, and Tlaib Unveil Bicameral Report Card Listing 100 Different Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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New Report: 170,000 Kids in Massachusetts are Breathing Unhealthy Levels of Air Pollution; Boston Metro Area Daily Particle Pollution Drops from C to F, Ozone Smog Fails Again, While Year-round Partic
American Lung Association
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Eye Practice and Physician Owner Agree to Pay $415,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act to Medicare
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Gov. files economic development bill
Mass. Municipal Association
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Governor Healey Responds to New Data Showing How President Trump Has Abandoned Massachusetts Veterans
Mass. Executive Office of Veterans Services