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Massachusetts wants to revolutionize its waste stream. Sweden has some answers. » Boston Globe

Ted Williams Tunnel flooding a ‘pretty rare occurrence,’ but climate is changing, MassDOT says » Boston Globe

Lawsuit filed to force voter-approved audit » The Andover Townsman

Mass. lawmakers push to modernize decades-old wiretap law for today’s crimes » Gazette Net

Boston's Next Push On Hill May Center On Broker Fees » State House News Service

AG Andrea Campbell, a one-time Boston mayoral candidate, moving to South Coast » Boston Globe

One Of Massachusetts' Hottest Industries Faces Uncertainty Under Trump » BisNow

DiZoglio plans deeper probe of ‘high risk’ Department of Unemployment Assistance » Boston Globe

Warren blasted for remarks about slain CEO » Gloucester Times

Community colleges are increasingly enrolling students with significant skill deficits, study finds » Commonwealth Beacon

UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism » ProPublica

Trump’s mixed messaging leaves Dems struggling to find a way forward » Politico

Democrats’ Solution for Winning in 2028 Won’t Come From Over-Analyzing 2024 Results » The Cook Political Report

Luigi Mangione is the median American voter » The Guardian

Energized by next Trump term, red states move agendas further right » Washington Post

Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine » New York Times

Trump Advisers Seek to Shrink or Eliminate Bank Regulators » The Wall Street Journal

Senate Democrats search for common ground with Kennedy » Roll Call

Gabbard struggles to woo senators ahead of confirmation fight » The Hill

‘Now she’s the world’s problem’: Some Arizona Republicans relieved Lake is heading to Washington » Politico

Lowry: Donald Trump should swear off lawfare » Boston Herald

Democrats vote against military spending bill » The Eagle Tribune

Mitt Romney’s Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics » Boston Globe

North Adams Dunkin' Donuts Reopens with Community Donation » iBerkshires

Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish » Boston Globe

After iRobot exit, former CEO Colin Angle talks about building something familiar » Boston Business Journal

Seller nets hefty gain on commercial site near ‘Mass. and Cass’ » Boston Business Journal

Does Boston really need two soccer stadiums? » Boston Globe

Historic Holyoke bank building lacks high bids » MassLive

WBUR to cancel ‘Radio Boston,’ move staff to production team focused on local news » Boston Globe

Report for America to expand number of journalists, support for local newsrooms » Boston Globe

Lawrence Delegation Divided On Controversial School Committee Plan » State House News Service

Parker Elementary will close, reopen as a preschool center » The New Bedford Light

Bridgewater State University awarded $580,000 for students in behavioral health studies » The Sun Chronicle

Senator Jason Lewis Leads Successful Passage of Educator Diversity Act » Brookline Patch

‘Very meaningful’: With new MCAS guidance, state says former students denied diplomas can now earn credentials » Boston Globe

North Middlesex Regional School District to close two schools following failed Prop 2.5 overrides » Lowell Sun

Storm ready. Provincetown begins piloting flood control project » Cape Cod Times

Editorial: Medicaid work requirements send message about expectations » Boston Herald

Howie Carr: Liz Warren on warped warpath over health CEO slaying » Boston Herald

State Satisfied With Mass General Brigham Cost Controls » State House News Service

State grants to boost numbers of mental health, recovery clinicians » MassLive

Health Insurance Marketplace Getting Lots Of Interest » State House News Service

Somerville City Councilors Reintroduce Demand To Regulate Broker Fees » WBZ News Radio

Boston launches new fund to preserve affordable rental properties » WGBH

Natick next up to vote on rules similar to other Massachusetts sanctuary cities » Boston Herald

Representative Ayanna Pressley applauds Biden clemency decision as a ‘meaningful and historic action’ » Boston Globe

After wave of hotel strikes, union says most workers have reached new contracts » Boston Globe

Fidelity-affiliated Seaport Hotel Boston ordered to bargain with union » Boston Business Journal

Insiders Schooling Legislators-Elect On State House Ways » State House News Service

Insiders Schooling Legislators-Elect On State House Ways » State House News Service

MassGOP weighs in on legislative audit battle » News 22 WWLP.com

Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell reaches deal in husband assault case: ‘Overzealous prosecutor’ » Boston Herald

Shutesbury residents want commission to pass enforcement regulations for new wetlands protection bylaw » Gazette Net

Taunton mayor's domestic violence case continued without finding. What that means for her » Taunton Gazette

Peabody adopts zoning to comply with 3A » Salem News

‘Blank check’ for Boston’s White Stadium angers critics, mayor vows to still ‘pay’ » Boston Herald

Mass. AG Campbell is moving to Bristol County — but says it’s not to run for Congress » WPRI.com

Belchertown becomes first in WMass to phase out nicotine sales » Gazette Net

Sewage discharges reported across Boston, officials warn of ‘bacteria or other pollutants’ » Boston Herald

Two western Massachusetts police station awarded funds to implement body-worn cameras » News 22 WWLP.com

'Nobody asks for a name': Gun buyback Saturday prevention tool against lethal results » Worcester Telegram

In interview, Worcester police chief pushes back on Justice Department investigation » Worcester Telegram

Opinion: Bike lanes save lives, so why are you still complaining? » Boston Globe

Those who opposed tax relief effort ‘do not have the best interests of Boston residents at heart,’ Wu says » Boston Globe

Boston taxes: One of the uncertainties in life, as it turns out » Boston Globe

Millions in digital equity grants will bring internet to many in need » MassLive

HB2031 - An Act relative to the Adams Fire District

HB4525 - An Act repealing certain fiscal stability procedures in the towns of Chesterfield and Goshen

HB4742 - An Act amending the appointment and election restrictions on finance committee and capital planning members in the town of Newbury

SB2981 - An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jonathan Turner, an employee of the Norfolk Country sheriff's office

HB4592 - An Act directing the City of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Paul O'Brien

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