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Massachusetts
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Brigham and Women's nurses clear path for one-day strike
State Affairs
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Mike Minogue Says He'd Put Veterans Before Illegal Immigrants As Governor
New Boston Post
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Affordability dominates debate for open Mass. 6th District seat
MassLive
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Opinion: Family, friend, and neighbor child care providers are essential for families and the economy. State policy should treat them that way.
Commonwealth Magazine
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Powerful real estate group says it's open to rent control compromise
Commonwealth Magazine
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Political Ad Spend Is Surging and Redefining the Media Sphere
Campaigns and Elections
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Iran won the war against US and Israel, chief negotiator Ghalibaf claims
Israel National News
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If Democrats Get a 2006-Style Senate Result, It May be Because Trump Has a 2006-Style Approval Rating
The Center for Politics
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Everyone in Trump’s Cabinet Is Eating Sauerkraut
The Wall Street Journal
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RFK Jr. Orders American Exposed to Hatavirus to Stay Quarantined Against Medical Advice
The Wall Street Journal
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Americans Can't Afford Not to Sell Their Plasma
NOTUS
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The Unlikely District that May Signal a Wave Election
The Center for Politics
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Americans increasingly struggle with healthcare costs, survey finds
Semafor
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What Susan Collins said about Brett Kavanaugh and the fall of Roe in a recent interview
Boston Globe
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Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission Meeting
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10:00am
EOHHS Center for Staff Development Management Certificate Program Graduation
Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
Joint Committee on Housing: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 and Virtual
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
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House Informal Session
House Chamber
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Sustainability Strategy for Massachusetts Businesses: Managing Risk, Expectations, and Change hosted by AIM
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Is More Natural Gas on the Way?? Will Governor Healey Veto the House's Audit Legislation??
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
Quote of the Day
“The utter incompetence and economic ineptitude of Trump and his Administration truly know no limits”
A Bluesky post on her disdain of the Trump Administration.
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
Artificial Intelligence
Beltway Politics
Business
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Their fervor for the World Cup runneth low
Boston Globe
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World Cup in Massachusetts has Boston-area restaurants, bars bouncing: 'Incomparable'
Boston Herald
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Here's the latest retail news around Greater Boston
Boston Globe
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He's worked concessions at Fenway Park for 50 years. What keeps him coming back?
Boston Globe
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Who is, and isn't, sweating the rise of AI
Boston Globe
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'No Scotland, no party!' Boston is starting to agree.
Boston Globe
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Boston braces for Sail250: 60 tall ships and 4 million visitors
Boston Globe
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Is Elon really the bad guy here?
Boston Globe
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Trying to get to the World Cup at the last minute? Here's a trick: Don't give up.
Boston Globe
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Lawmakers push SBA to rescind ban on loans to immigrants
WGBH
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Massachusetts taking its (tax) cut from World Cup performers
State Affairs
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A last-minute World Cup perk allowed public drinking in areas of Cambridge. People took to the streets.
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
Education
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'I've been crying like crazy': Springfield mother seeks answers after son drowns on middle school class trip
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts releases final graduation requirement recommendations after MCAS overturn
Boston Herald
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Mass. education leaders proposed new high school graduation requirements. Here's what would change.
Boston Globe
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Top Democrat has new questions for Harvard over school's ties with Epstein
Boston Globe
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Raskin Slams Harvard's Epstein Probes, Demands Records From University
The Harvard Crimson
Environment
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Modern hunting laws removed by House
Martha's Vineyard Times
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The horseshoe crab has protected our health for decades. Now it’s time to return the favor.
Boston Globe
Federal
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How to Resist Trump's Weaponized DOJ
The Bulwark
Gaming
Health Care
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State amendment could provide healthcare for retired police dogs
Patriot Ledger
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Cambridge Health Alliance to reopen birth center after six-year hiatus
Boston Globe
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Want clear skin? An acne vaccine could be the answer.
Boston Globe
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Families, public health leaders urge lawmakers to keep Pappas Hospital open
WGBH
Housing
Human Services
Labor
Legislative
Local Government
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Amid talks of backroom deals, Michelle Wu accepts 'nearly all' of City Council budget changes
Boston Herald
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Split Agawam council backs stronger voter ID rules
MassLive
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Warning of layoffs, Wu moves to reverse City Council cut to transportation staff in $4.9 billion budget plan
Boston Globe
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Worcester councilors give unanimous support to $1 billion city budget
Worcester Telegram
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After 10 years, Northampton DPW director to depart this summer
Gazette Net
Politics
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Moulton turns up the heat on Markey
Boston Globe
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Brownstein: Mass. Senate race a test for Dems' future
Boston Herald
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Rep. Moulton holds stakes in defense-linked startups overseen by his committee
WBUR
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Neal declines 1st Congressional District forum, prompting criticism from challengers
Gazette Net
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How to Keep Loving America
The Bulwark
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The policy guy: How Doug Howgate of the Mass. Taxpayers Foundation became a leading public policy voice
MASSterList
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Signature fraud case may pivot on complaint filing requirements
State Affairs
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Elizabeth Warren endorses Lander over Brownsberger, a Boston senator at odds with Michelle Wu
Boston Herald
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1st Suffolk Senate forum features mix of feistiness and agreement
Dorchester Reporter
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Lander lands Warren endorsement in race against Brownsberger
Cambridge Day
Public Safety
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Opioid-Related Emergency Incidents Fall Sharply in Andover
Andover News
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Pozniak: Police must remind public why they're vital
Boston Herald
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Environmental police officer from Rutland accused of sexually assaulting teen girl
Worcester Telegram
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Over 70 pedestrians were fatally struck by cars last year; many were 65 and older, report says
Boston Globe
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Island towns support sheriff’s office designation as regional lockup
Martha's Vineyard Times
State Government
Taxation
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SJC cites 'misleading summary' by AG Campbell in striking down ballot initiative to lower state income tax
Boston Herald
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Mass. high court blocks state income tax question from November ballot
WBUR
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Massachusetts SJC derails income tax cut ballot question
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts court blocks high-stakes income tax cut question from the November ballot
Commonwealth Magazine
Transportation
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State to install hundreds of wrong-way driver detection systems after trooper killed in April crash
Boston Globe
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Maura Healey, MassDOT implement new wrong-way driver technology after death of MSP Trooper Kevin Trainor
Boston Herald
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A look at Massachusetts' new plan to prevent wrong-way crashes
WBUR
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With new wrong-way driving prevention effort, Mass. hopes to prevent tragic crashes
WGBH
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As Worcester adds bike lanes, some remain wary
Worcester Telegram
Utilities
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State poised to approve battery storage plant despite town's objections
Worcester Telegram
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Senate Democrats closing in on response to rising energy costs
State House News Service
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Speed bumps slowing down energy bill in Senate
State Affairs
Press Releases
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Warren, Scott, Hill, Waters Release Updated Bill Text on Senate Consideration of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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Pressley Unveils Essential Legislation to Streamline Wheelchair Repair Services
Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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Former Quincy Official Sentenced for Embezzling City Funds
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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MTA statement on proposed graduation requirements
Mass Teachers Association
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Governor Healey Releases Final Recommendations to Modernize High School Graduation Requirements
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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Hampden Hood Cleaner’s License Suspended after Fire at Holyoke Mall
Mass. Department of Fire Services
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches 2026 Park Passport Challenge to Encourage Exploration of DCR Parks
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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Governor Healey Announces Statewide Deployment of State-of-the-Art Technology to Improve Road Safety and Prevent Wrong-Way Driving
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Governor Healey Secures Federal Assistance for Businesses Impacted by February Blizzard
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency