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Life science execs, investors say more help needed for Mass. to maintain leader status » The Metro West Daily News

A Crisis of Transparency in the Massachusetts State House » Brown Political Review

Disgraced head of Mass. Commission for the Blind stayed on as paid adviser for months after resigning » Boston Globe

State at risk of missing monthly tax benchmark for 6th consecutive month » Worcester Business Journal

There’s a new push to help migrants in Massachusetts find work, but many barriers still stand in the way » Boston Globe

Salem could soon have an offshore wind staging facility after state’s $30 million port deal » Boston Globe

Second O'Brien Probe Clouds Disciplinary Outlook » State House News Service

State’s first Black probation commissioner wants to help probationers exit the justice system for good » Boston Globe

Mass. fined local housing authorities $4 million for leaving units empty. But most were forgiven, or forgotten » WBUR

Heading into '24: Boston Residents Changing Priorities » Boston Policy Institute

CT: Elections commission starts probe of video tied to Bridgeport mayoral candidate Gomes' supporters » CT Insider

CT: Connecticut's bottle deposit rises to 10 cents on Jan. 1. Here's what to know. » CT Insider

NJ: N.J. highways are less bumpy, report says, as pothole counting bill goes to Murphy » NJ.com

OH: Prosecutor urged to drop case against woman charged after miscarriage » Washington Post

MI: Michigan Supreme Court rejects bid to remove Trump from 2024 primary ballot » Axios

FL: New year brings new Florida traffic rules, end to toll credits program » Orlando Sentinel

CO: Boebert switches congressional districts, avoiding a Democratic opponent who has far outraised her » AP News

Why ‘Bidenomics’ is falling flat with voters » The Hill

‘Broken’ US labor laws could hamper union wins for workers, experts warn » The Guardian

Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It’s not the first time » AP News

America has a life expectancy crisis. But it’s not a political priority. » Washington Post

Red state leaders plan tax cuts, education funding in 2024 » Pluribus News

'Zombie deer disease’ could spread to humans as cases surge across US » The Telegraph

Both parties are preparing to spend big in 2024 races up and down the ballot » Boston Globe

Prosecutors ask judge to keep Trump from claiming partisan attack in trial » Boston Globe

What to watch for in Boston-area real estate in 2024 » Boston Business Journal

'A difficult but prudent decision:' Visible Hands cuts staff » Boston Business Journal

Lucas: Biden spaced out during pot pardons » Boston Herald

Jury deadlocks in trial of Alabama man accused of 1988 killing of 11-year-old Massachusetts girl » WBUR

Mass. AG sues SpireBit for crypto investment 'scam' » WBUR

Johnson & Palladino: Savings $$ should be added to alimony in MA » Boston Herald

Now free for some, community colleges see enrollment climb » Gazette Net

Farley-Bouvier says Mass. has made strides in equitable early education, public school funding in 2023 » WAMC

Wendell to benefit from state trail funding » The Recorder

Free guided First Day Hikes to kick-off New Year at 13 Mass. state parks » WRGB Albany

3 dams in Franklin County, North Quabbin get funds for removal studies » Greenfield Recorder

Fossil fuels targeted: Massachusetts well behind its heat pump target » Cape Cod Times

Landmark Endangered Species Act turns 50, but experts say more protections are needed » WGBH

Hospitals expect backlog of patients awaiting transfers to other treatment will worsen this winter » WBUR

From deadly licorice to swallowed toothpicks, MGH marks 100 years of medical mysteries » Boston Globe

Guest Essay: State must reform emergency housing program » The Sun Chronicle

If those walls could talk: Shelter planned for former courthouse » Boston Globe

'Cautiously optimistic': Experts weigh in on what to expect in Massachusetts real estate in 2024 » WBUR

Western Mass. State Senator Mark reviews 2023, offers a preview of 2024 » WAMC

Carey stepping down as register of probate » Gazette Net

Hampshire Co. Register of Probate/Family Court Michael J. Carey is retiring » MassLive

At a divisive time, Kwanzaa celebrations resonate in Boston » WGBH

Foxboro should be encouraging, not discouraging voters » The Sun Chronicle

Historic wins, bitter divides: The year in Boston politics » The Bay State Banner

Chemicals in household products could affect how long it takes to get pregnant, UMass study finds » WBUR

Editorial: MA needs to get tough on swatters » Boston Herald

‘Not acceptable’: MBTA police dispatch contract slammed by state watchdog » Boston Herald

Winthrop police officer charged with child rape » Boston Herald

Boston to have ‘strong’ police presence at New Year’s Eve First Night celebration » Boston Herald

Editorial: Massachusetts needs to play catch up on paid time off to vote » Boston Globe

$1.5 billion in estimated revenue: A look at the Mass. 'millionaire's tax' first year » WBUR

Once again, snowplow drivers are in high demand, short supply this winter » Boston Globe

Salem Port Acquisition A "Long Term" Offshore Wind Investment » State House News Service

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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