Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Massachusetts voters have long been starved of choices come November. Cue the ballot question buffet.
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts May Be the First State to Repeal Recreational Weed
The Nation
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This question is on the records
Boston Globe
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Two years ago, Mass. passed strict new gun laws. Will voters undo them on Tuesday?
Boston Globe
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Why the big ballot fight over tax refunds barely got started
Boston Globe
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Voters will decide the fate of Massachusetts' 2024 gun law. The data can't yet tell them if it works.
The Worcester Guardian
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Sen. Adam Gomez denies running ‘puppy mill’ as MSPCA investigators search his home
The Republican
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Antiabortion activists say they've gathered nearly 100,000 signatures to suspend new Mass. abortion law
Boston Globe
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TX: The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton's New Life
New York Times
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Robotics lobby presses for NDAA wins
Politico
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Politicians have failed to tackle health care affordability. It's now voters' rallying cry
STAT News
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Kennedy's closing arguments for the 2026 midterms: Fraud, vaccines, and MAHA
STAT News
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Alcohol companies pushed state AGs to urge hemp restrictions
Politico Pro
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MI: The House race putting Big Tech’s political standing to the test
Politico
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Fear of a Democrat takeover has tech, crypto and industrial firms rushing to K Street
Politico
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Justice Dept. Pressures California With Expanded Election Investigation
New York Times
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How Dropkick Murphys Became Punk's Loudest Anti-Trump Voice
Rolling Stone
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Today on Beacon Hill
9:15am
MMA Fall 2026 Legislative Breakfast
Lowell & Northampton
10:00am
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
Untangling Titles: Preserving Homeownership and Generational Wealth in Underserved Communities hosted by MassINC
Rivers Memorial Hall, Western New England University School of Law
10:30am
Taxpayers for an Affordable Massachusetts Press Conference
Location upon RSVP
11:30am
U.S. Senate Candidate John Deaton Press Conference
Brockton War Memorial Building, 156 West Elm Street, Brockton
1:00pm
Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Public Hearing
Via Zoom
1:00pm
Wrong-Way Driving Task Force Meeting
Essex Town Hall, 30 Martin Street, Essex
Birthday: Rep. Jessica Giannino
Birthday: Rep. Ryan Hamilton
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2027 municipal elections are a year away & candidates are setting up to run. Additionally, there are special city council elections in Lowell (Feb. 2) and Somerville (March 24).
Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Podcasts
Substack
TikTok
Proactively replacing dimming street lights has helped us replace 7,000+ so far this year
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
RGGI acts like a carbon tax on power plants, and those costs ultimately get passed on to ratepayers.
Fiscal Alliance Foundation
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“Inflation is up. But Trump says he’s doing fine. And why wouldn’t he be? New jet, new ballroom, new helicopter pad, gold everywhere—and a much bigger fortune than when he took office. So stop complaining about groceries. The important thing is that HE’S comfortable.”
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
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Election 2026: The Race for the Corner Office
Commonwealth Magazine
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Democratic candidates hold Holyoke rally to boost voter turnout
22WWLP.com
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The owners of Boston's pro sports teams gave millions this election cycle. Here's where the money went.
Boston Globe
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As Election Day nears, Mass. Rep. Neal reflects on campaign, priorities if re-elected
WAMC
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Maura Healey's political star rose as a Trump foil. Winning a 2nd term could bring a new challenge: Crafting a post-Trump profile.
Boston Globe
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2026 Mass. election: Who's running? A race-by-race guide to the candidates
Boston 25 News
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Everything you need to know about the statewide candidates
The New Bedford Light
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Meet the only candidate for the Legislature's least suspenseful election
MASSterList
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Massachusetts ballot questions are 'confusing' and 'overwhelming' for early voters
WGBH
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The sad singularity of politics in Massachusetts
MassLive
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A super PAC backing Minogue lifts longshot Andrea James. The real target might be Healey
MassLive
Business
Civil Rights
Education
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Swansea, Leicester land funding for school building projects
State House News Service
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Framingham preschool highlights outdoor STEM learning
The Metro West Daily News
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17 districts awarded state funds to facilitate 'phone-free learning'
Boston.com
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AG Campbell visits Northampton High, announces $50K grant to support cellphone ban
Gazette Net
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Nipmuc Regional drops Warriors mascot, adopts Coyotes nickname
Worcester Telegram
Environment
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After positive PFAS tests, Sunderland residents demand action
Greenfield Recorder
Health Care
Human Services
Politics
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Maura Healey vs. Mike Minogue: 20 Questions for the Gubernatorial Candidates
Boston Magazine
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Get to know the Mass. electorate: Maps of registration, turnout, past results
WCVB
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Israel's Democracy-And Its Relationship with America-Remain in Limbo
The Bulwark
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The Power of Trump Compels Them
The Bulwark
Public Safety
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Boston city councilors turn up pressure on South Bay Jail as former inmates allege abusive behavior from correctional officers
Boston.com
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14-year-old student charged with bringing loaded gun to school in Boston
NBC Boston
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Safety concerns kept kids from trick-or-treating for 20 years in this Mass. town
WCVB
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Final Steps: State Funding to Save New Bedford Fire Station 9 Headed to Senate Vote
WBSM
Reproductive Rights
State Finance
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Senate loads up spending bill with policy riders
State House News Service
State Government
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Healey, Driscoll talk about South Weymouth Naval Air Station redevelopment
Patriot Ledger
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After clocks are turned back, Senate could debate daylight hours
State House News Service
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State commits to expanding Mass. Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam
Western Mass News
Transportation
Utilities
Press Releases
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In-person advocacy events
NASW-MA
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Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS
Democracy Forward
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Trump Administration Sued Over Rollback of Fair Lending Protections
National Consumer Law Center
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Conference Call Date
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
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Zoning Amendments to Agriculture Proposed at Upcoming Special Town Meeting
Town of South Hadley
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AG Campbell Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Implementation Of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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New Report Highlights Need for Stronger Driver Education, Safer Roads, and More Transportation Options for Massachusetts Teenagers
Mass. Office of the Child Advocate
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AG Campbell Secures $5.7 Million For Massachusetts In Settlement With General Motors Over Alleged Data Privacy Violations
Mass. Office of the Attorney General
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Senate Ways and Means proposal could support approximately 200 new DTA caseworkers.
MassBudget