Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Ted Williams Tunnel flooding a ‘pretty rare occurrence,’ but climate is changing, MassDOT says
Boston Globe
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Lawsuit filed to force voter-approved audit
The Andover Townsman
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Mass. lawmakers push to modernize decades-old wiretap law for today’s crimes
Gazette Net
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Boston's Next Push On Hill May Center On Broker Fees
State House News Service
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AG Andrea Campbell, a one-time Boston mayoral candidate, moving to South Coast
Boston Globe
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One Of Massachusetts' Hottest Industries Faces Uncertainty Under Trump
BisNow
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DiZoglio plans deeper probe of ‘high risk’ Department of Unemployment Assistance
Boston Globe
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Warren blasted for remarks about slain CEO
Gloucester Times
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Community colleges are increasingly enrolling students with significant skill deficits, study finds
Commonwealth Beacon
National
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Trump’s mixed messaging leaves Dems struggling to find a way forward
Politico
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Democrats’ Solution for Winning in 2028 Won’t Come From Over-Analyzing 2024 Results
The Cook Political Report
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Luigi Mangione is the median American voter
The Guardian
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Energized by next Trump term, red states move agendas further right
Washington Post
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Kennedy’s Lawyer Has Asked the F.D.A. to Revoke Approval of the Polio Vaccine
New York Times
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Trump Advisers Seek to Shrink or Eliminate Bank Regulators
The Wall Street Journal
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Senate Democrats search for common ground with Kennedy
Roll Call
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Gabbard struggles to woo senators ahead of confirmation fight
The Hill
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‘Now she’s the world’s problem’: Some Arizona Republicans relieved Lake is heading to Washington
Politico
Today on Beacon Hill
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
Birthday: State Senator Lydia Edwards
Quote of the Day
“The visceral response from people across this country who feel cheated, ripped off, and threatened by the vile practices of their insurance companies should be a warning to everyone in the health care system,” Warren told HuffPost. “Violence is never the answer, but people can be pushed only so far,”
After the chief executive of the nation’s largest health insurer was shot and killed in New York City last week, reactions poured in on social media, including support for the alleged murderer.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lowry: Donald Trump should swear off lawfare
Boston Herald
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Democrats vote against military spending bill
The Eagle Tribune
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Mitt Romney’s Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics
Boston Globe
Business
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North Adams Dunkin' Donuts Reopens with Community Donation
iBerkshires
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Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish
Boston Globe
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After iRobot exit, former CEO Colin Angle talks about building something familiar
Boston Business Journal
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Seller nets hefty gain on commercial site near ‘Mass. and Cass’
Boston Business Journal
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Does Boston really need two soccer stadiums?
Boston Globe
Democracy
Education
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Lawrence Delegation Divided On Controversial School Committee Plan
State House News Service
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Parker Elementary will close, reopen as a preschool center
The New Bedford Light
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Bridgewater State University awarded $580,000 for students in behavioral health studies
The Sun Chronicle
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Senator Jason Lewis Leads Successful Passage of Educator Diversity Act
Brookline Patch
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‘Very meaningful’: With new MCAS guidance, state says former students denied diplomas can now earn credentials
Boston Globe
Environment
Health Care
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Editorial: Medicaid work requirements send message about expectations
Boston Herald
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Howie Carr: Liz Warren on warped warpath over health CEO slaying
Boston Herald
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State Satisfied With Mass General Brigham Cost Controls
State House News Service
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State grants to boost numbers of mental health, recovery clinicians
MassLive
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Health Insurance Marketplace Getting Lots Of Interest
State House News Service
Housing
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
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After wave of hotel strikes, union says most workers have reached new contracts
Boston Globe
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Fidelity-affiliated Seaport Hotel Boston ordered to bargain with union
Boston Business Journal
Legislative
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Insiders Schooling Legislators-Elect On State House Ways
State House News Service
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Insiders Schooling Legislators-Elect On State House Ways
State House News Service
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MassGOP weighs in on legislative audit battle
News 22 WWLP.com
Local Government
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Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell reaches deal in husband assault case: ‘Overzealous prosecutor’
Boston Herald
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Shutesbury residents want commission to pass enforcement regulations for new wetlands protection bylaw
Gazette Net
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Taunton mayor's domestic violence case continued without finding. What that means for her
Taunton Gazette
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Peabody adopts zoning to comply with 3A
Salem News
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‘Blank check’ for Boston’s White Stadium angers critics, mayor vows to still ‘pay’
Boston Herald
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
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Two western Massachusetts police station awarded funds to implement body-worn cameras
News 22 WWLP.com
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'Nobody asks for a name': Gun buyback Saturday prevention tool against lethal results
Worcester Telegram
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In interview, Worcester police chief pushes back on Justice Department investigation
Worcester Telegram
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Opinion: Bike lanes save lives, so why are you still complaining?
Boston Globe