10:00am Department of Fire Services Public Hearing, DFS Stow Campus, 1 State Road, Stow

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

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

1:30pm MassWildlife Public Hearing, Via Zoom

3:00pm Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

6:00pm MassWildlife Public Hearing, Via Zoom

‘I’m just really concerned’: Mass. moves to ban cellphones in schools amid social media harm to kids » Boston Globe

Economic, educational disparities for Native Americans in Mass. perpetuate wealth gap, study says » Boston Globe

Here’s how you could pay more under Gov. Healey’s budget » MassLive

Why police officers should get sabbaticals » Commonwealth Beacon

Robert Kraft's son Josh set to make a splash in Boston politics » Axios

Editorial: Cuts to mental health should be off Healey’s budget table » Boston Herald

Push to legalize psychedelics returns: After defeat in November, 10 legislators file bills more limited in scope » Gazette Net

Trump pardons Massachusetts anti-abortion activists who blocked clinic entrance » Boston Herald

Worcester County sheriff backs bill on ICE detainers » Worcester Telegram

Healey’s inspection of hotels serving as shelters finds no criminal activity, her office says » Boston Herald

Energized neo-Nazis feel their moment has come as Trump changes everything » The Guardian

Trump’s Early Actions Mirror Project 2025, the Blueprint He Once Dismissed » TIME

GOP lawmakers grumble over Trump’s billionaire kitchen Cabinet » The Hill

Trump’s Pick to Lead Federal Housing Agency Has Opposed Efforts to Aid the Poor » ProPublica

Stocks Sink as Investors Worry About China’s A.I. Advances » New York Times

Madison and Nashville School Shooters Appear to Have Crossed Paths in Online Extremist Communities » ProPublica

The Proud Boys Are Plotting a Comeback. And They Want Revenge » Wired

‘He feels empowered’: DeSantis kicks off takeover of second liberal Florida school » The Guardian

Trump and Vance sidestep abortion executive orders in March for Life speeches » Politico

Democrats’ approach to Trump this time is much quieter » Politico

GOP backs Trump’s inspectors general purge » Boston Herald

Power move: Trump seizes wartime powers in battle for more fossil fuels » Boston Herald

Andriola: Americans trust Trump, cautious on tariffs » Boston Herald

Howie Carr: Boston Globe buys Boston Magazine, so both can be ‘Le Pits’ » Boston Herald

Massachusetts farmers concerned amid bird flu outbreak, high inflation » WCVB

AspenTech to be acquired in $7.2 billion deal » Boston Business Journal

How two cousins, both attorneys, helped Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe get state recognition » Cape Cod Times

South Shore Vo-Tech School Project Approved » 95.9 WATD

8 teachers, 4 para posts likely lost in next Amherst elementary school budget » Gazette Net

Opinion: For better education, it’s time to heed Nation’s Report Card » Boston Globe

8 teachers, 4 para posts likely lost in next Amherst elementary school budget » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Massachusetts Attorney General recommends cell phone, social media policies for schools » Boston Herald

Mass. Attorney General releases guidelines for schools if approached by ICE agents » Western Mass News

State receivership was supposed to save Dever Elementary, but now Boston wants to close it. What went wrong? » Boston Globe

Editorial: Healey eyes $2.5 billion for public campus maintenance » Boston Globe

Pioneering educator ‘Chuck’ Longsworth, a founder of Hampshire College, recalled for vision, sense of mission » Gazette Net

UMass planning major public-private campus housing overhaul » Gazette Net

School leaders reassure families as fears spread over feds' immigration crackdown » WBUR

Panel to review high school graduation standards » Gloucester Times

Healey eyes $2.5 billion for public campus maintenance » Boston Globe

Invitation to Richmond Consolidated School to merge with Berkshire Hills Regional School District gets a chilly reception » Berkshire Eagle

Democrats vow to uphold climate pact after Trump pulls out » The Eagle Tribune

D.W. Field Park in Brockton closed due to potential bird flu outbreak. What to know » The Enterprise

D.W. Field Park in Brockton is closed due to suspected avian flu outbreak » Boston Globe

Editorial: Cuts to mental health should be off Healey’s budget table » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s plan to close Canton children’s rehab hospital rattles community: ‘Almost criminal’ » Boston Herald

Mass. plans to close state mental health center on Cape Cod; will cut 100s of related jobs » MassLive

‘Medicare for All’ bill refiled in both chambers of state Legislature » Lowell Sun

Beth Israel medical residents vote to unionize » Boston Business Journal

Springfield City Councilor proposes ordinance to set minimum apartment size » MassLive

'A place of their own': Will Brockton's new 24-7 housing center end homelessness crisis? » The Enterprise

Pandemic-era staff shortages ease among Mass. developmental disability service providers » Boston Globe

‘It’s like a bodega': Free grocery market model grows on North Shore » MassLive

Could immigration enforcement officials visit Fall River's schools? Here's what we know. » The Herald News

Trump border czar defends ICE arrests in schools, churches » Boston Herald

Murphy: It’s about crime, not immigration » Boston Herald

ICE Boston arrests suspected gang member with 17 criminal convictions in Mass., officials say » Boston Globe

Worcester Catholic Schools stands by position on ICE amid national deportations » MassLive

Mass. officials digest new federal immigration policies and threats of prosecution » WBUR

Some in Chelsea brace for deportations, while officials try to calm fears » WBUR

Thousands of migrants legally fled to Mass. under a Biden-era policy. Trump’s latest directive could change everything. » Boston Globe

Climate change and the homeowners insurance crisis » Boston Globe

Boston City Hall, one of world’s ugliest buildings, named historic landmark » Boston Herald

Time for a Pro? Holyoke to Decide Whether to Appoint or Keep Electing Its Treasurer » Western Mass. Politics & Insight

Rift between councilors, mayor erupts over stalled licensing board appointments » New Bedford Light

Boston City Hall, a polarizing building to many people, achieves historical landmark status » Boston Globe

Boston City Hall is officially a landmark » WBUR

Battenfeld: Campbell, Warren keep trolling Trump » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr goes 'On The Record' about the Healey administration » WCVB

John Deaton says ending one-party rule in Massachusetts is critical » CBS News

‘Raging moderate’: Is Gov. Maura Healey tacking toward the center ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race? » Boston Herald

COVID-19 likely started with a lab leak in Wuhan, China, the CIA now says » Boston Globe

Mass. lawmakers target pill press machines fueling opioid crisis » MassLive

Worcester's legal bill for lawyer in DOJ investigation: A quarter million dollars » Worcester Telegram

Boating safety course and passing exam completion will be required to operate watercraft in the state » MassLive

Hadley fire chief pitches full ambulance service starting in 2026 » Gazette Net

Pols & Politics: Massachusetts gun law repeal campaign raised $136K in 2024 » Boston Herald

Opinion: There’s more to lottery data than just where tickets are sold » Boston Globe

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Healey pitches budget » Lowell Sun

A 7.4% proposed budget increase is cause for ‘concern,’ top Republican says » Boston Herald

Judge dismisses lawsuit against State Auditor’s Office from former employee accused of sexual harassment » Boston Herald

Boston City Council to debate mayor’s tax shift bill Monday » Boston Herald

A new law will require all boat operators to complete a safety course. What will it mean for Berkshire rentals? » Berkshire Eagle

10:00am Department of Fire Services Public Hearing, DFS Stow Campus, 1 State Road, Stow

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

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

1:30pm MassWildlife Public Hearing, Via Zoom

3:00pm Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

6:00pm MassWildlife Public Hearing, Via Zoom

12:00pm Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology, Virtual Hearing

7:00pm MassDems Congressional District 7 Listening Tour,

10:00am MSPCA Animal Bills Co-Sponsor Event, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am State House Life Safety Fair, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

7:00pm The Trump Executive Orders and the Constitution with Dr. Tom Gerety, Virtual

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

11:30am GBH Amplifies with Alberto Vasallo III, GBH Studio, Boston Public Library, Central Branch, Copley and via YouTube

12:00pm Leading by Example Recognition Awards, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am ASEZ Star Award, Great Hall, State House, Boston

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via email

Eversource Starts Construction on Greater Cambridge Energy Program, Including Only Underground Substation of its Kind in the U.S. » Eversource

MTA statement on NAEP scores » Mass. Teachers Association

Pioneer Institute Study Compares MA Workforce Development System to Those in Peer States » Pioneer Institute

Public Service Unions File Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Efforts to Politicize the Civil Service » American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Neal Statement on Trump Administration Rescinding OMB Memo & Federal Judge Granting Restraining Order » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Announces $19 Million for Statewide Digital Equity Efforts » Mass. Tech Collaborative

Urge Your Legislators to Take Climate Action » Environmental League of Mass.

The future of Offshore Wind is blowing in the wind » Mass Fiscal Alliance

State Ethics Commission Finds Auburn Water District Foreman Scott Callahan Violated Conflict of Interest Law » MA State Ethics Commission

MassDOT Launches Naloxone Pilot Program for Public Safety and Health » Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Offers New Resources for Community Impact Fees, Host Community Agreements » Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission

Trump administration orders federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and other aid » Providers' Council

Statement from the Boston Teachers Union on Trump’s Federal Grant Freeze » Boston Teachers Union

Governor Healey Appoints Lori Streeter as Interim Franklin County Sheriff » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

AFSCME’s Saunders on the federal funding freeze: This is a blatant overreach straight from Project 2025 » American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Statement on the Federal Funding Pause » MassBudget

Secretive, spending ways… » MassGOP

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $600,000 in Grants to Strengthen Watershed Protection and Public Water System Resilience » Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

AG Campbell Sues to Stop Trump Administration from Withholding Essential Federal Funding » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $325K to Restore Critical Wildlife Habitat » MA Department of Fish and Game