10:00am Board of Registration in Medicine Public Hearing, Via conference call

10:00am Mass. Honors the Ukrainian/Polish Humanitarian Initiative, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Massachusetts’s budget is projected to grow 50 percent from just seven years ago. How did that happen? » Boston Globe

Healey’s budget plan resurrects decades-old excise tax on prescription drugs » Boston Herald

Taunton's Carol Doherty led with uncommon 'dignity,' 'grace' and 'humor' to the very end » Taunton Gazette

Boston man who oversaw VA information security swept up in DOGE cuts: ‘Veteran privacy at risk’ » Boston Herald

How Mass. leads the nation in funding the federal government » Axios

‘An absolute crisis': Mass. lawmakers and consumers fight rising heating costs » NBC Boston

Tracking Mass. AG Campbell’s lawsuits against Trump. What they are, where they stand » MassLive

Immigration lawyers navigate shifting ground, with fewer options for clients » WBUR

Redacted filing sheds some light on O’Brien firing » Commonwealth Beacon

The case for — and against — hiking Uber and Lyft fees to Logan Airport » WBUR

A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently » New York Times

Trump Administration Live Updates: Top Social Security Official Resigns After Musk Team Seeks Data Access » New York Times

Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn » The Guardian

As Trump ‘Exports’ Deportees, Hundreds Are Trapped in Panama Hotel » New York Times

Senator Ruben Gallego on the Democrats’ Problem: ‘We’re Always Afraid’ » New York Times

Trump’s pick for Pentagon’s No. 3 becomes GOP flashpoint » punchbowl

Hochul weighs "serious step" of removing NYC mayor after deputies resign » Axios

Records show how DOGE planned Trump’s DEI purge — and who gets fired next » Washington Post

7 most likely GOP successors to Trump in 2028 » The Hill

Trump Suggests No Laws Are Broken if He’s ‘Saving His Country’ » New York Times

Behind the Curtain: America's drone-swarm crisis » Axios

Elon Musk says this longstanding television program ‘deserves a long prison sentence’ » MassLive

Trump stands up — for the right of American business to bribe foreign officials » Boston Globe

Trump nominates Ed Martin, an ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, to stay as top DC federal prosecutor » Boston Herald

Murphy: Kennedy brings much needed change » Boston Herald

The Republican Party’s NPC Problem — and Ours » New York Times

Downtown’s new cheerleader: Andrea Monson name new director of Downtown Northampton Association » Gazette Net

Cuts at the Associated Press leave New England with fewer of its traditional reporters » Boston Globe

Editorial: The Boston Globe’s selective transparency on White Stadium reeks » Boston Herald

As winters warm, New England ski resorts become snow factories » Boston Globe

Major Mass. employers banish ‘diversity’ from annual filings » Boston Business Journal

WMass cities face challenges with available land when wooing manufacturers » MassLive

Boston Pride for the People announces dates for 2025 Pride Parade and Festival » NBC Boston

Welcome to Hamassachusetts » The Free Press

‘This is what democracy looks like’: Anti-Trump rally marches through Boston » Boston Globe

With rising costs, limited funding, one western Mass. school district projects 'extreme layoffs' » New England Public Media

R.I. students have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic faster than the rest of New England » Boston Globe

Howie Carr: UMass is yet another den of high-pension hacks » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey pushes back on Trump administration order to end DEI in schools » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Teachers Association continues to face heat after ‘vile antisemitic stereotypes’ highlighted, including Star of David made out of dollar bills » Boston Herald

Fast-track to a bachelor's: Why colleges are offering 3-year degrees » WBUR

RI: ‘Chaos and confusion’: R.I. leaders scramble to interpret threat of federal education cuts » Boston Globe

‘We don’t want people to panic unnecessarily’: Massachusetts’ top health official braces for changes under Trump » Boston Globe

Patients and staff criticize state’s plan to close beloved children’s hospital in Canton » Boston Globe

Opinion: The funding freeze endangered community health centers. That’s bad for all of us. » Boston Globe

Nasal spray for Alzheimer’s: How a Mass. man is the only one to try it so far » MassLive

As Cerberus CEO faces Senate confirmation for Trump post, Warren seeks answers on Steward » Boston Globe

Healey’s budget plan resurrects decades-old excise tax on prescription drugs » Boston Herald

A mandate for Boston’s suburbs: Make room for more apartments » Boston Globe

Salem kickstarts no-cost home flood resilience assessment pilot program » Salem News

Late effort to resist MBTA Communities compliance in Tewksbury falls short with tied Select Board vote » Lowell Sun

In the shadows of hope, fear shatters their American dreams » Boston Globe

Trump’s immigration policies prompt ‘real fear’ in Somerville as restaurants consider closures » Boston Herald

Schools around the US confront anxiety over Trump’s actions on immigration » Boston Globe

Rep. Leigh Davis proposes a new law to close the state's age-of-consent loophole after new allegations at Miss Hall’s School » Berkshire Eagle

‘Certifiably, categorically, and unquestionably wrong’: Markey, legal leaders blast Trump attacks on courts » Boston Globe

UT: Utah governor signs collective bargaining ban for teachers, firefighters and police unions » AP News

Taunton Rep. Doherty Dies at 82 After Cancer Fight » State House News Service

Battenfeld: Is DiZoglio fight with Legislature about an audit, or revenge? » Boston Herald

'Profound sadness': Carol Doherty, Taunton state rep and ex-school board member, has died » Taunton Gazette

The case for more Black lobbyists » Commonwealth Magazine

Preservationists fight to save historic General Glover House property in Swampscott » Boston Globe

Peabody council OKs $3,000 raise for mayor » Salem News

State of the City: Verga asked about ways to improve revenue » Gloucester Times

Officials plan to close Town Hall during discussion of W. Boylston Trump flag controversy » Worcester Telegram

A dog is running for mayor of Dorchester. We’re here for it » MassLive

Weymouth mayor satirically declares Hingham Bay to be renamed as ‘Gulf of Weymouth’ » Boston.com

Where is the anti-Trump resistance? » Boston Globe

500 attend McGovern coffee hour to share outrage with Trump administration and the Democratic Party alike » Gazette Net

These Mass. residents voted for Trump. Several say, ‘So far, so good.’ » Boston Globe

Rep. Neal on the balance of power between the Trump administration, Congress » WBUR

On Presidents Day, protesters at Springfield City Hall warn of Trump’s coup » MassLive

'Violating everyone's rights': In Falmouth Cape Codders protest President Trump » Cape Cod Times

‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk » AP News

Over 1,000 gather on Boston Common in Presidents Day protest against Trump » WCVB

Boston-based global health firm lays off half its staff, citing USAID funding freeze » Boston Globe

Mass. (un)vaccination: A new wave of vaccine skepticism threatens readiness for the next pandemic » Boston Globe

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox defends diversity amid Trump crackdown » Boston Globe

‘I don’t want to fight no more’: Members of the Outlaws take stock of the destruction — and seek atonement » Boston Globe

Boston Police Commissioner confident federal support won’t be ‘undone’ despite sanctuary status » Boston Herald

Groups sue state over firearm age restrictions » The Eagle Tribune

VT: A second incarcerated man dies at Springfield prison in less than a month » VTDigger

The plans by Massachusetts for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary are being questioned » Boston Globe

Mass. still can't access $165+ million in federal funds, Healey admin. says » NBC Boston

State Police data shows vehicle crashes sharply increased over holiday weekend amid freezing rain and sleet » Boston Globe

Boston’s bike lane wars have entered the mayoral race. But who owns the road? » Boston Globe

Train derails in Littleton, prompting road closure » MassLive

Massport's rideshare fee hike faces pushback » The Eagle Tribune

Massachusetts governor sends letter to DPU chair with utility rate concerns » News 22 WWLP.com

Amid rising energy bills, senators ask Mass. regulators to revisit natural gas rates » Boston Globe

Healey: DPU ‘must act immediately’ to relieve spike in natural gas prices » Boston Herald

As temperatures drop, Mass. lawmakers call for ‘urgent’ review of rising natural gas bills » MassLive

Massachusetts regulators discuss lowering gas delivery rates after 'Ben Has Your Back' report » WCVB

Senator Eldridge announces 44th Annual Senior Conference for Thursday April 24th » Office of Sen. Jamie Eldridge

Home Health Agencies, Laboratory, And Physician Indicted For MassHealth Fraud And Kickback Schemes Involving Over $7.8 Million In False Claims » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Governor Healey Unveils Exhibition Celebrating Women Veterans and Legacy of Former Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Nashoba Valley Health Planning Working Group Submits Report Outlining Regional Health Care Needs, Services, Strategies » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Governor Healey Nominates Robert Palumbo as Clerk Magistrate of the Barnstable County/Town of Plymouth Juvenile Court » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Recommendations to Make Child Care More Affordable and Accessible » Mass. Department of Early Education and Care

AG Campbell Urges U.S. Supreme Court To Defend Medicaid Recipients' Freedom To Choose Their Providers » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Efforts To Dismantle Department Of Education » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $8.7 Million to Compliant MBTA Communities in Support of New Housing » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Vote Explainer - H.R. 1968 - Continuing Resolution (2025) » Office of Congressman Seth Moulton

Teaching Biodiversity, One Program at a Time » Mass. Audubon

Mass Cultural Council's 2024 Cultural Asset Inventory Reveals Key Insights » Mass Cultural Council

Chamber Supports Mayor’s Request for Prescription Benefit Management Report » Worcester Chamber of Commerce

Massachusetts families and businesses are struggling with some of the highest energy prices in the country—and state policies are making it worse. » MassFiscal Alliance

Ahead of Tax Filing Deadline, Governor Healey Promotes Savings for Families Under Expanded Child Tax Credit » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

AG Campbell Secures Temporary Block Of Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination Of K-12 Teacher Preparation Grants » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Latest Seasonally Unadjusted Unemployment and Job Estimates for Local Labor Markets in Massachusetts for January 2025 » Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order to Ensure Safe, On Time, and On Budget Construction Projects » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Springfield School Creates Winning Attendance Video » Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Success of Higher Education Financial Aid Road Show » Mass. Department of Higher Education