10:00am Wreaths Across America, Memorial Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

7:00pm Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Via Zoom

Sen. Warren goes 'On The Record' about Trump's nominees, 'political corruption' in new administration » WCVB

Thousands in Central Mass. could lose health care access on Jan. 1: Here are the details » Worcester Telegram

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson bonus kickback allegations bring scrutiny to old-school Council practice » Boston Herald

Pols & Politics: The Massachusetts legislative audit’s fine-print brawl » Boston Herald

Newton’s multilevel teaching model is under fire. But what is leveling and tracking? Here’s what to know. » Boston Globe

It's time to end legacy admissions » Commonwealth Beacon

State Rep. Pat Haddad looks back on her time in office, and forward 'with anticipation' » The Herald News

Ed Expert: Unmet Promises from BPS & BTU Contracts » Boston Policy Institute

Joint Revenue Committee chair speaks out on Boston Mayor’s tax shift bill ahead of third Senate appearance » Boston Herald

Trump’s FBI pick co-hosted a show for a conspiracy-filled, far-right media organization » NBC News

Trump says members of Jan. 6 committee should be jailed » Washington Post

A Moment of Clarity » The Liberal Patriot

Brian Thompson’s killing inspired rage – against the healthcare industry » The Guardian

Biden Is Ceding Presidential Influence to Trump, and Some Democrats Are Furious » The Wall Street Journal

E.P.A. Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Dry Cleaning » New York Times

Trump says he will end birthright citizenship » Politico

Federal employees scramble to insulate themselves from Trump’s purge » Washington Post

LGBTQ+ Americans stockpile meds and make plans to move after Trump’s win » Washington Post

Musk’s government-slashing panel set for a flashy start, but it’s a familiar Washington ritual » Boston Globe

How Some Voters Moved From Bernie Sanders to Donald Trump » New York Times

Lucas: Trump is already leading the country » Boston Herald

Setting the agenda: Trump eyes ending birthright citizenship and pardoning Jan. 6 rioters for day one » Boston Herald

‘I am deserving of that license’: As Boston readies to dole out liquor licenses, the jockeying begins » Boston Globe

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, North End restaurateurs wait for ruling in outdoor dining fight » Boston Herald

Exclusive: Boston Globe Media is looking to buy Boston magazine » Media Nation

White Stadium project cost has doubled from previous estimates, with city on hook for $91 million » Boston Globe

Hunting Association Signs Agreement With Town To Pave Way For Shooting Range » Nantucket Current

Rockland Trust to merge with Lowell-based bank » Boston Business Journal

Central Mass. business leaders feel optimistic about economy for first time since May » Worcester Business Journal

Judge hears O’Brien appeal to release CCC case info » Lowell Sun

‘The most beautiful feeling ever’: Syrians in Boston meet fall of Assad regime with shock, celebration » Boston Globe

Swansea man convicted of rioting at US Capitol could get a pardon from President Trump » The Herald News

Is a college education worth the cost of tuition? » CBS News

Framingham Schools ready to move to in-house busing. Why the city council won't vote yes » The Metro West Daily News

Opinion: How Trump can overhaul higher ed » Boston Globe

Amherst Commission considers hunting prohibition on conservation lands » Gazette Net

Springfield controversy pits benefits of trees against solar farm proposal » MassLive

Maine adopts rules to make companies pay for packaging waste » WBUR

Voters signal support for Medicare for all » The Eagle Tribune

Cancellation of kids’ asthma med continues to cause turmoil for Mass. families » Boston Globe

Former Worcester police HQ eyed for 44 apartments, restaurant » Worcester Telegram

Brockton City Council could override mayor's veto of homeless laws as soon as Monday » The Enterprise

Developers will soon file plans for recreation of Allston's Great Scott in new building with 139 apartments » Universal Hub

State seeking input on accessory dwelling unit rules » CNHI News

Charges against Shelley Joseph come at crucial time for judiciary » Boston Globe

The Country Club fined by AG for violating child labor laws » Brookline News

State auditor insists on starting legislative audit, other officials disagree » BU News

Lawsuit filed to force voter approved audit » The Eagle Tribune

Beacon Hill Roll Call: House rejects Healey veto attempts » Lowell Sun

Housatonic residents can now receive a $600 reimbursement for water expenses » Berkshire Eagle

Methuen votes for new mayor » The Eagle Tribune

Worcester city solicitor to retire next month » MassLive

Amherst officials highlight achievements, look ahead in State of the Town » Gazette Net

Editorial: With Boston School Committee pick, Wu misses opportunity to be bold » Boston Globe

Council Proposal Would Set Salaries for Springfield Electeds on Autopilot » Western Mass. Politics & Insight

Adams special town meeting will weigh property tax exemptions for Adams Theater, Memorial School building sale » Berkshire Eagle

Rep. Jones Holding Office Hours Dec. 13 at Pleasant Street Center » Brookline Patch

Human error led to Boston's ballot shortages, say city election officials » WBUR

Nine Questions About Kickback Indictment of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson » New Boston Post

A city council race was tied so this California city drew straws to decide who won » AOL News

Challengers emerge for indicted Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s District 7 seat » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Democrat Seth Moulton bashes local media for trying to ‘inflame’ LGBTQ remarks » Boston Herald

A fear of reprisal against Massachusetts shouldn’t silence criticism of Trump, Elizabeth Warren says » Boston Globe

Editorial: Our neighborhoods shape communities & kids’ mental health » Boston Herald

New Bedford Police implement state-of-the-art virtual and AI training. What to know. » South Coast Today

In Nubian Square, open-air drug use grows amid neighborhood redevelopment efforts » Boston Globe

Police investigating bomb threat targeting Westford home of Rep. Trahan » WCVB

Chicopee police showed prowess, courage (Letters to The Republican) » MassLive

Editorial: Smarter taxes, higher revenues vital in 2025 » Boston Herald

TALK OF THE TIMES: Parking created at Seine Field » Gloucester Times

Western Mass. could see economic benefits from passenger rail service along Route 2 » New Hampshire Public Radio

10:00am Wreaths Across America, Memorial Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

7:00pm Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Via Zoom

11:00am , Committee Hearing

11:00am LGBT Aging Commission, Virtual Hearing

10:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, A-2 and Virtual

10:00am Status of Latinos and Latinas, Virtual Hearing

10:30am Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

11:00am Executive Office for Administration and Finance Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams

12:00pm Pioneer Institute Quarterly Policy Luncheon: The Fiscal & Economic Outlook for Massachusetts, Franklin Templeton, 100 Federal Street, Boston

12:00pm "Ask the Mayor" with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

1:00pm Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Committee Hearing

10:00am House Session, Informal Session

10:00am Sex Offender Registry Board Public Hearing, Via Webex

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

2:00pm Joint Committee on Election Laws, Committee Hearing

Birthdays: State Senator Lydia Edwards

9:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Department of State Police Public Hearing, Via Zoom

3:00pm Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

ADL Commends Congress for Prioritizing Investigation into Antisemitism » Anti-Defamation League

Senators Markey and Paul Urge President Biden to Extend TikTok Divestment Deadline » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI » Environment Mass.

Aquarium to host outdoor ice sculpture of sea turtles for Boston Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll on New Year’s Eve » New England Aquarium

Countdown to ARPA obligation deadline » Mass. Municipal Association

Warren Urges Wellpath to Commit to Fair Payouts and Fair Notice for Incarcerated Patients During Bankruptcy Process » Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren

TechNet Study Reveals Valuable Role of E-Commerce Marketplaces in Supporting Small Businesses » TechNet

It’s Time to Get in Formation! contributed by Farah Jeune, MIRA’s Communications Specialist » MIRA Coalition

Governor Healey Announces Massachusetts AI Hub to Make State Global Leader in Applied AI Innovation » MA Executive Office of Economic Development

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates $2.5 Million Through Community One Stop for Growth » MA Executive Office of Economic Development