11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

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

1:00pm Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration, State House, Rm 428

3:00pm 2025 AAPIC Swearing-In Ceremony, State House, Room 222, Boston

5:00pm Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Meeting, Via Vimeo

6:00pm Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan's 34th Birthday

Medical chaperones could protect patients from abuse. More hospitals are using them » WBUR Today

Prisoners eligible for parole under recent SJC ruling sue over delay in hearings » Boston.com

New England has become a hotbed of anti-Trump litigation. It’s not a coincidence. » Boston Globe

Many residents, workers feel unsafe in downtown Boston. A meeting this week aims for answers. » Boston Globe

Advocates renew push for electronic 'right to repair' law » Eagle Tribune

Boston Mayor Wu draws support from City Council critic amid sanctuary battle with feds » Boston Herald

Trump border czar: ‘I’m coming to Boston and I’m bringing hell with me’ » MassLive

Selling medical marijuana costs a fortune. As fewer shops open, patients feel the squeeze » MassLive

'Are you kidding me?': Massachusetts gas customers react to temporary rate cut » WCVB

Trump administration seeks review of California emissions waivers adopted by Massachusetts » commonwealthbeacon

Mass. bill would make it illegal for teachers to have sex with students over 15 » The Republican

Anti-Trump Podcast Dethrones Joe Rogan at Top of the Charts » The Daily Beast

In first month, Trump upends century-old approach to the world » Washington Post

A Fool and a Tool: Trump Is Spreading Russian Disinformation » The Bulwark

Federal workers confront mass confusion as Musk’s deadline to list accomplishments looms » AP News

Opinion: Democrats need to make a compelling case to win back America » The Hill

Medicaid cuts, DOGE chaos makes some Republicans wary » punchbowl

Angry Democratic donors turn off the flow of money » The Hill

Neo-Nazi group plots rebuild as Trump’s FBI chief takes helm, audio reveals » The Guardian

Defying DOGE » nytimes

Trump manufacturing win: Apple to spend $500 billion in U.S., hire 20,000 » Axios

Trump + Putin - Zelensky = a chilling global equation » Boston Globe

Editorial: Musk, DOGE hit a Democratic nerve » Boston Herald

Massachusetts U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch goes 'On The Record' about DOGE, Trump's Ukraine plan » WCVB

Trump meets with French President Macron as uncertainty grows about US ties to Europe and Ukraine » AP News

Facing few options to stop Trump and skepticism from supporters, Democrats are stuck between a rock and a hard place » Boston Globe

Viewpoint: Work together to shape AI » Worcester Business Journal

Boston Globe CEO Linda Henry backs out of investor group behind controversial White Stadium soccer plan » Boston Herald

Trump spending freeze worries region’s farmers » Daily Gazette

How new liquor licenses could reshape Boston neighborhoods » Axios

Dear Hasbro: Bring Monopoly, Candy Land, and Scrabble back home to Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Massachusetts parents of 11-year-old ‘genderqueer’ student who changed name at school lose federal appeals lawsuit » Boston Herald

Bernardston opts out of mail-in voting for spring town election » The Recorder

Over $5 million awarded for behavioral, mental health services in Massachusetts schools » News 22 WWLP.com

State Eyes Permanent Plan To Bolster Teaching Corps » State House News Service

Girding for pain: MIT pauses hiring, Boston University slows spending as federal research cuts loom » Boston Globe

High school for students battling addiction, mental health issues facing closure » Eagle Tribune

Acting Mass. education commissioner selected as superintendent for Penn. district » Boston Globe

Lee is taking its case for a different PCB cleanup to GE's front door in Boston » Berkshire Eagle

Musk: Federal workers who haven’t returned to office will be placed on leave this week » The Hill

The Infinite Waiting Room (Part 1): WMass patients endure maddening search for a primary care doctor » New England Public Media

After Steward hospital closure, ambulances rush patients out of town: ‘There’s nobody here to fill the gaps’ » Boston Globe

Mass. AG Campbell says ‘unfunded mandate’ determination won’t stop MBTA Communities » MassLive

Back from vacation, Mass. lawmakers confront the $425M shelter crisis, again » New England Public Media

Climate change drives new storm: Vineyarders consider leaving island over home insurance hikes » WBUR

St. James Place, a Great Barrington cultural and community nonprofit, is fighting property taxes in state court » Berkshire Eagle

Fears of ICE raids are hurting businesses in several Mass. immigrant communities » WBUR

Local Haitians react to Trump administration rescinding temporary protected status » WGBH

Border czar says he's 'bringing hell' to Boston over immigration policies » Axios

In a Boston courtroom, ICE and local prosecutors in a tug of war over man accused of rape » Boston Globe

A state on edge: How Trump’s immigration crackdown threatens California » Boston Globe

City Council hearing on Trust Act upcoming as Congress, feds takes aim at Boston’s sanctuary city status » Boston Herald

Boston Mayor Wu pushes back on Trump border czar criticism: ‘It’s insulting' » MassLive

Janitor layoffs raise alarm as residential buildings increase in downtown Boston » Boston Globe

Tech companies axed 5,000 Mass. workers in 2024 » Axios

House Rules Changes Released On Eve Of Debate » State House News Service

Mass. House leaders tee up rules fixes to make Legislature more ‘efficient, accessible’ to the public » MassLive

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Breaking down Senate rule voting » Lowell Sun

Many residents, workers feel unsafe in downtown Boston. A meeting this week aims for answers. » Boston Globe

Trump flag showdown: Massachusetts town board to press official on removal order » Boston Herald

Editorial: Something stinks at the Water and Sewer Commission » Boston Globe

Lawyer for Boston Water and Sewer’s suspended HR director hits Herald with ‘cease and desist’ letter » Boston Herald

'Thrilled.' With $100K state grant, Falmouth plans for a new branch library » Cape Cod Times

UMass poll: Mass. needs to push back on Trump » Boston.com

Poll Takes Mass. Temperature On Trump, Healey » State House News Service

Lynch warns as job cuts continue » Boston Herald

March for Ukraine draws hundreds in Boston as war moves into fourth year » Boston Herald

Massachusetts residents favor challenging Trump administration, poll finds » WCVB

Josh Kraft shifts heat to Mayor Michelle Wu for Boston’s icy sidewalks after city issues 1,200 citations to property owners » Boston Herald

Growth, tackling tough problems: Key takeaways from Taunton mayor's State of City address » Taunton Gazette

Hundreds gather at Boston Common to show support for Ukraine » Boston Globe

‘Not on my watch’: At fiery town hall, Mass. Sen. Warren draws battle lines over Trump, Musk » The Republican

Dogging DOGE: Mass AG Andrea Campbell has emerged as one of Donald Trump’s most persistent foes » Boston Herald

President Trump's funding cuts could have major impact on Massachusetts, Rep. Jim McGovern says » CBS News

WATCH: ‘I decide’: Mass. Rep. Lynch gets heated with constituents at Boston rally » MassLive

‘The President is neither a King nor a dictator’: Maine Governor Mills defends state’s transgender policies amid Trump investigation » Boston Globe

Natick student champions accessibility for women’s health products. What she's doing » The Metro West Daily News

Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People » New York Times

Massachusetts State Police officer files 27 reasons for clocking $350K in overtime » Boston Herald

Lowell PD reports sharp rise in gun-related incidents and arrests » Lowell Sun

Massachusetts has never required a license or a safety course to operate a boat. Until now. » Boston Globe

Proposed speed limit change in Easthampton stalls after disagreement over its potential effectiveness » Gazette Net

Top West Boylston official on Trump flag removal: No decision yet on future of administrator » Telegram & Gazette

The other Mass. budget battle you should be watching | Bay State Briefing » MassLive

Healey visits Washington to fight cut off of federal funds » The Sun Chronicle

Boston Upgrades Transportation: New Battery-Electric Trains » Railway Supply

Fare-free buses draw riders, but gaps remain in Brockton transit » Boston Globe

Why is your gas bill so high right now? Here’s a breakdown. » Boston Globe

Massachusetts residents receive sticker shock: Heating delivery costs double this winter » Daily Times Chronicle

Mass. regulators ordered gas companies to cut bills by at least 5 percent in March and April. But will anyone save money? » Boston Globe

Massachusetts DPU’s gas price reduction order viewed as a ‘slap in the face’ by ratepayers » Boston Herald

Eversource hosts event to help Massachusetts customers with soaring gas bills » WCVB

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

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

1:00pm Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration, State House, Rm 428

3:00pm 2025 AAPIC Swearing-In Ceremony, State House, Room 222, Boston

5:00pm Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Meeting, Via Vimeo

6:00pm Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan's 34th Birthday

9:00am Greater Boston Legal Services Client/Staff Lobby Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

9:00am Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Meeting, DESE, 135 Santilli Highway, Everett and via Vimeo

10:00am Department of Revenue Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Care, Not Cuts Rally, State House Steps, Boston

10:30am Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies Advocacy Event, Room 428, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

1:00pm Dignity Alliance Massachusetts Legislative Briefing, Room 222, State House, Boston

3:00pm 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution, Virtual Hearing

5:30pm WalkMassachusetts 2025 Annual Celebration, Venture Cafe, CIC Cambridge, One Broadway, Cambridge and via livestream

9:00am Coalition for Homeless Individuals Lobby Day, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

9:45am Government Affairs Forum: Governor Maura Healey hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston

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

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

12:00pm Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology, A-2/Virtual

1:00pm Senate Session, Full Formal Session

1:00pm "Ask the Auditor" with Auditor Diana DiZoglio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

3:00pm Senate Art Committee, State House, Room 222

8:00am Commonwealth Conversation with Senate Ways & Means Michael Rodrigues hosted by AIM, Nixon Peabody, 53 State Street, Boston

9:00am Mass. State Lottery Commission Public Hearing, Via conference call

10:00am Treatment, Not Incarceration Advocacy Day, Room 437, State House, Boston

10:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting and Medical Use of Marijuana Program Listening Session, Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester and via Microsoft Teams

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

12:00pm Health Policy Commission Board Meeting, Via YouTube

1:00pm Grid Modernization Advisory Council, Via Zoom

Birthdays: Rep. Natalie Blais

8:30am Framingham & Natick District Courts Annual Legislative Breakfast, Framingham District Court, 600 Concord Street, Framingham

10:00am Black Excellence on the Hill, Great Hall & Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

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