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Editorial: Where’s the urgency to fix Massachusetts’ longstanding teacher diversity problem? » Boston Globe

Implementing immigrant license law will cost $28M under Healey plan » Boston Herald

Mass., California moving in different directions on gig worker issue » Commonwealth Magazine

Firefighter union sues Mass. group over toxic chemicals in protective gear » WBUR

Faith leaders call for Gov. Healey, lawmakers to tackle housing crisis » WGBH

Lawmakers aim to crack down on vaping black market » Axios

UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management receives largest donation ever » MassLive

Mayor Wu announces steps to cut oil and gas from Boston buildings, creating ‘clear pathways’ to a fossil-free future » Boston Globe

State auditor readying probe into use of nondisclosure agreements across state government » Boston Globe

NH: On the trail: Is a 2024 gubernatorial run next for Joyce Craig? » Concord Monitor

RI: With an ongoing lack of shelter in R.I., Cranston Street Armory may stay open through end of April » Boston Globe

NY: MAGA and Martinis: Is This the Future of the N.Y. Republican Party? » New York Times

NY: NYS changes minimum scores for student proficiency in math, English » The Albany Times Union

NJ: Controversial ‘Elections Transparency Act’ gets back on track » POLITICO Pro

NJ: Opponents of N.J. wind farms say whale deaths should put project on pause for further studies » The Philadelphia Inquirer

FL: Florida six-week abortion bill passes first test in the House, ends with tears and anger » Florida Phoenix

FL: Could this be the year that FL Republicans pass legislation wounding public sector unions? » Florida Phoenix

CO: Polis orders Colorado regulators to set new rules for oil and gas industry to sharply cut ozone by 2030 » The Colorado Sun

In letter to Fed chair, Elizabeth Warren blasts ‘an astonishing list of failures’ that led to two banks’ collapse » Boston Globe

Republicans seek to flip the script on Social Security » The Hill

New Data Links Pandemic’s Origins to Raccoon Dogs at Wuhan Market » New York Times

Deb Haaland in difficult spot after Biden approves Alaska drilling » The Hill

The Federalist Society Isn’t Quite Sure About Democracy Anymore » Politico

Wall Street opens a bit lower as worries about banks persist » AP News

Wave of Stealthy China Cyberattacks Hits U.S., Private Networks, Google Says » The Wall Street Journal

‘You think I’m crazy?’ Florida GOP sweats Trump vs. DeSantis » Politico

Mortgages, Wine and Renovations: Silicon Valley Bank’s Deep Tech Ties » New York Times

Editorial: Romney is right – GOP is not out to cut Social Security » Boston Herald

Editorial: Border Patrol asks for $$ while climate plans rake it in » Boston Herald

‘It was Team Massachusetts’: How city and state officials braced for the worst after Silicon Valley Bank failure » Boston Globe

Opinion: Playing matchmaker for MassINC » Boston Globe

A Boston startup taught AI to see like humans. Now, big brands are using it to sell. » Boston Globe

They warned in 2018 that weakening regulations could lead to failure like SVB. Now Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats want those changes back. » Boston Globe

Biggest U.S. banks hatch $25 billion rescue plan for First Republic » Boston Business Journal

Is raw milk getting a raw deal in Mass.? Bill would make it easier to sell » Worcester Telegram

Grubhub accused with overcharging restaurants during COVID-19 » News 22 WWLP.com

One of Provincetown’s Five Pot Shops Has Closed » The Provincetown Independent

Thirty-three years after the Gardner heist, where are the paintings? » Boston Globe

Massachusetts college offers refuge to students from Florida school impacted by conservative politics » Boston.com

BPS lays out transportation bus contract, accountability demands » Boston Herald

'Cascade of lies': Holy Cross, former hoops coach trade accusations in court » Worcester Telegram

State to launch nine new early college programs » Boston Globe

Michelle Wu pushes energy-efficiency ordinance, grants » Boston Herald

Gov. Healey wants to dedicate funds to make state 'global leader' in clean energy economy » The Herald News

Wu Pushes for Boston to Join New Energy Code » Banker & Tradesman

Healey Announces Major Climate Funding in New Bedford » WBSM

Massport Puts $500+ Mil Towards Net-Zero Goal » State House News Service

Are you and your kids overwhelmed by Mass. sports betting ads? You’re not alone » MassLive

Months-long waits accessing care leave patients sicker and in anguish » Boston Globe

The abortion pill lawsuit that could change how the FDA approves drugs » WBUR

Priced Out, Activists Appeal For Urgency On Housing » State House News Service

AG: Holden may risk lawsuits if it does not comply with mandatory MBTA zoning law » Worcester Telegram

Worcester committee pushes for lower income threshold in affordable housing rule » MassLive

Mariano: Huge tax break for Worcester apartment developer is a bad idea » Worcester Telegram

After Soldiers' Home tragedies, Gov. Healey appoints first cabinet-level veterans secretary » WBUR

Valley food pantries ramp up offerings amid growing need » Gazette Net

Gov. Healey’s plan to use ‘millionaires’ tax for early child care welcomed on Cape » Cape Cod Times

Court: Court worker was not target of intimidation » Salem News

Owner of Dorchester pizza shop charged with exploiting undocumented workers » Boston Globe

Here's Why Somerville Starbucks Workers Walked Off the Job This Week » NBC Boston

Around Amherst: Council president seeks more Fair Share, PILOT funding » Gazette Net

Fall River gave 'official proclamation' to Indian scammer guru who invented a fake country » The Herald News

One councillor thinks it’s time to rethink Main Streets model » Dorchester Reporter

Federal money sought to build Bourne Rail Trail, Cataumet tracks may be history » Cape Cod Times

Howie Carr: MassGOP nightmare needs to end » Boston Herald

Franks: Pols need constitutionally enforced age limits » Boston Herald

Lucas: Frank Bellotti could show today’s pols how it’s done » Boston Herald

Last shots coming at Lynn vaccine site » Lynn Daily News Item

International Association of Fire Fighters files lawsuit in Dedham to remove ‘cancer-causing’ PFAS chemicals from gear » Boston Herald

Women hit by Boston police van say police report doesn’t tell the full story » Boston Globe

Nation’s largest fire union sues entity that sets standards for safety over PFAS requirement » Worcester Telegram

State Police do not have to give back pay to trooper suspended while facing criminal charge, SJC says » Boston Globe

Editorial: Improve government transparency. Keep meetings online and in-person » Boston Business Journal

What you need to know about Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade » WBUR

Ceiling debris falls onto MBTA commuter rail platform » Boston Herald

MBTA lifts ‘global’ speed restriction on Mattapan Line » Boston.com

Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission Hearing Slated for March 21 » Business West

Ceiling debris found on commuter rail platform at Forest Hills MBTA station in Boston » WCVB

Logan Passenger Numbers Rebounding, But Not Back To Pre-COVID » State House News Service

Close call at Logan not due to a lack of technology, experts say » WGBH

MBTA Mum As Slow Zones Marking One-Week Anniversary » State House News Service

National Grid proposes big electric rate decrease in Mass. » WBUR

Study finds a third of land in Amherst possible for solar sites » Gazette Net

Healey Admin Eyes “Bigger Place” For Wind Blade Testing » State House News Service

Offshore wind projects face uncertainty with existing contracts. Cape Codders respond. » Cape Cod Times

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Pioneer Institute Study Finds Massachusetts Saw Four-Fold Loss of Income to Net Outmigration » Pioneer Institute

Small Business Saturday to Kick off Free Parking at Select Locations on Saturdays Through Dc. 28 to Promote Local Engagement » City of Worcester

The Mass Leads Act Gains Momentum: Extending Permits and Offering Protections for Developers » Bowditch & Dewey

MTA statement on implementing new high-school graduation requirement » Massachusetts Teachers Association

MMA webinar covers key legal issues related to holiday displays » Mass. Municipal Association

Resident Charged with Arson in Apartment Complex Fire » MA Department of Fire Services

Critical Drought Declared Across Massachusetts » MA Department of Fire Services

Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell and Boston University Launch New Initiative to Advance Clean Energy and Build Geothermal Workforce » MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Granting State Recognition to Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe » Office of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll

MSA Honors Individuals at 2024 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards Ceremony » Mass. Sheriffs’ Association