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Harvard University alums say President Claudine Gay should resign after ‘shocking’ testimony about antisemitism on campus » Boston Herald

Gov. Healey says AI, climate technology and robotics are part of state's economic future » NBC Boston

Changes to rental vouchers in Mass. aim to improve housing choice for low-income residents » MassLive

State charts a new energy future for Mass., beyond natural gas » Boston Globe

Massachusetts town meeting interrupted by antisemitic ‘Zoombombing,’ person displays swastika and gives Nazi salute » Boston Herald

Mass. assisted suicide debate picks up speed » Axios

Gender wage gap in Boston shrinks, while racial gap grows » Boston Globe

Editorial: Police-involved shootings require more transparency, not less » Boston Globe

Despite new law, undocumented immigrants face issues getting driver’s licenses in Massachusetts » WGBH

Mass. lawmakers urged to create commission to study reparations for slave descendants » Worcester Telegram

Opinion: The ugly fight at the Cannabis Control Commission » Boston Globe

CT: A CT official made a misogynist social media post. Ex-inmates say his message is being misinterpreted » Hartford Courant

NY: Lawmakers to vote on censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in House office building » Boston Globe

NY: Lower Manhattan $15 congestion pricing fee gets OK from the MTA » NJ.com

NJ: Vulgar police training conference taught N.J. cops to violate the law, watchdog says » NJ.com

NJ: ‘They’re just predators.’ How brokers make big money off people seeking addiction treatment. » NJ.com

VA: Richmond Sheriff said her jail followed proper procedures after inmates died. But the state found violations. » WTVR

MI: Pay people to move to Michigan? Whitmer population panel mulls the idea » Bridge Michigan

WI: ‘Fake electors’ in Wis. settle claims from 2020 election » Boston Globe

GA: Final vote set on Republicans’ new congressional maps for Georgia » The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FL: onePulse must repay $394,000 to Florida for unbuilt museum, letter states » Orlando Sentinel

FL: Florida Supreme Court appears inclined to uphold DeSantis’ suspension of Worrell » Orlando Sentinel

NM: AG sues Meta, Zuckerberg; claims platforms expose kids to sex abuse » Santa Fe New Mexican

NV: Nevada Charges Republican Party Leaders in 2020 Fake Elector Scheme » New York Times

Who won, who lost and who went unscathed at the fourth GOP debate » Politico

State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health » Roll Call

Chris Christie Had His Best GOP Debate and May Have Saved Nikki Haley » The Daily Beast

Supreme Court appears likely to ease process for workplace discrimination claims » Washington Post

‘Stalemate’ on AIDS relief to drag into 2024 » Politico

‘This Is Grim,’ One Democratic Pollster Says » New York Times

AI policy yields a goldmine for lobbyists » Politico

Vivek Ramaswamy Falsely Claims Jan. 6 Attack Was 'An Inside Job' » HUFFPOST

Exclusive: House Ethics Committee requests interview with witness in Gaetz probe » CNN

Washington Post staffers walk out in biggest labor protest in 48 years » Washington Post

US retail lobbyists retract key claim on 'organized' retail crime » Reuters

Israel advocacy groups outspend pro-Palestinian groups on social media » Politico

Trump says he’ll be a dictator on ‘day one.’ Legal experts are concerned. » Boston Globe

Four key takeaways from the final Republican primary debate of the year » Boston Globe

The GOP debate field was asked about Trump. But most of the stage’s attacks focused on Nikki Haley. » Boston Globe

More homes and AI: Mass. Gov. Maura Healey unveils 2023 economic development plan » MassLive

Mass. Eyes Trillion-Dollar State Club » State House News Service

Healey administration would boost life sciences, robotics and climate tech in the new year » Boston Globe

Editorial: Laws’ aim would rid consumers of junk-fee pain » Sentinel & Enterprise

These tours highlight the hidden history of Black Boston » WBUR

A look back at the failed Boston 2024 Olympic bid and lessons learned since » Boston Business Journal

Worcester small businesses come together after 'Small Business Saturday' sales slump » Worcester Telegram

Boston’s answer to ChatGPT? MIT spinoff Liquid AI has a radical new approach. » Boston Globe

Mastrangelo: Voters fear AI regulations aren’t enough » Boston Herald

Five College scholars join 1,000-plus educators to push New England senators for permanent cease-fire in Gaza » Gazette Net

More than 1,000 professors call for cease-fire in Gaza in open letter to New England senators » Boston Globe

High Stakes Testing Opponents Ready For Next Phase » State House News Service

City Council opposes plan to move O’Bryant exam school to West Roxbury following community opposition » Boston Herald

Harvard’s Pro-Palestine Protests are Now Led by Unrecognized Student Groups. Will Harvard Sanction Them? » The Harvard Crimson

University presidents’ responses to genocide question at congressional hearing draw furor » Boston Globe

MIAA reverses decision in eligibility case for students with learning disabilities » Boston Globe

Gov. Maura Healey releases comprehensive plan to protect Massachusetts farmland » Berkshire Eagle

Exxon settles suit with Conservation Law Foundation over Everett site » WBUR

Two Sutton dams slated for removal as part of $5 million toward addressing unsafe and aging dams » The Millbury Sutton Chronicle

Biden’s Air Force airplane broken down on Nantucket is latest mechanical issue » MassLive

Union members of Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association and supporters rally for contract » Berkshire Eagle

Steward Plans To Close Hospital In Stoughton » State House News Service

Rising Costs Leaving Pressure Points In Health Care » State House News Service

AbbVie makes another local multibillion-dollar buy with Cerevel acquisition » Boston Business Journal

New England Sinai rehab hospital in Stoughton will close » Boston Globe

A young nurse suffered cardiac arrest while training on the condition. Fellow nurses saved her life. » Boston Globe

Healey Faces Regular Reporting On Shelter Crisis » State House News Service

Long-vacant Foxboro State Hospital building eyed for condos, assisted living facility » The Sun Chronicle

Lynn groups rally for affordable housing » Lynn Daily News Item

Amid crush of migrants, Mass. lawmakers urge Biden to give state equal share of shelter funding » Boston Globe

Mass. Congressional delegation pushes for more federal shelter funding » WBUR

Interior states like Massachusetts not receiving enough federal funds to support migrants, delegation says » Boston Herald

Lucas: Biden’s ‘help’ leaves a lot to be desired » Boston Herald

Harvard asks judge to dismiss family lawsuits over alleged morgue thefts » WBUR

SJC weighs officer privacy against public records rights » Commonwealth Beacon

Supporters of guaranteed basic income in Boston say it will bolster the workforce, education and more » WGBH

Mass. lawmakers approve measure allowing more home health care workers to unionize » WBUR

Massachusetts town’s council meeting interrupted by antisemitic outburst » MassLive

He’ll make a mark as Quincy’s Black, gay city council president – but don’t ask him about it » Commonwealth Beacon

Editorial: City councilors racked up legal fees – let them pay » Boston Herald

Nixing MCAS requirement, psychedelic decriminalization advance toward 2024 ballot » Boston Herald

Battenfeld: Could outside moderate challenger target Ayanna Pressley in 2024? » Boston Herald

Opinion: Politicians look to God and the Bible to do their heavy lifting » Boston Globe

A place to remember those who died by suicide » The Bay State Banner

Instagram and kids: Why dozens of attorneys general are suing Meta » Boston Globe

‘We pray for an end’: Nuns — as shareholders — sue Smith & Wesson over assault rifles » MassLive

Holyoke council rejects mayor’s $1M public safety initiative Ezekiel’s Plan, named after slain newborn » MassLive

Waltham police officer and utility worker were killed after being struck by vehicle, authorities say; two other workers hurt » Boston Globe

Waltham police officer, utility worker killed after car crashes through detail site » MassLive

Mass. enacted strong abortion protections. Planned Parenthood's new leader wants it to go further » WBUR

Area legislators express relief over passage of $3B spending bill » The Sun Chronicle

NY: Hochul drags her feet on contract transparency bill, critics say » NY State of Politics

With millions extra in new growth, City Council lowers residential taxes by nearly 2% » Worcester Telegram

Students, faculty continue advocating for Northern Tier Rail Expansion » The Williams Record

State applies for federal money to replace Sagamore Bridge, again » Boston.com

As EV sales growth slows, Mass. car dealers ask Biden to ‘tap the brakes’ on electric transition » Boston Globe

DPU Order Targets Natural Gas Expansion » State House News Service

NY: New York's first offshore wind project starts delivering electricity » WBUR

Mass. outlines new strategy for getting customers and utilities off of natural gas » WBUR

Massachusetts budget bill allows utilities to recoup added cost of hydropower corridor through ratepayers » WBUR

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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