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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

Must-Reads
MASSACHUSETTS

Why do Trump aides and the GOP want Wu to win reelection? » Boston Globe

House Rules Plan Broadens Spending, Veto Override Options » State House News Service

What's the next frontier of housing reform in Mass.? A state commission has some ideas » WBUR

Gov. Healey pauses plans to close Pappas and Pocasset health care facilities » WBUR

A new wrinkle in MBTA Communities rebellion, courtesy of DiZoglio » Commonwealth Beacon

President Trump’s ‘border czar’ took aim at Mass. law enforcement. Here’s a fact check of his claims. » Boston Globe

House Rules Plan Broadens Spending, Veto Override Options » State House News Service

Boston elections department will get state oversight after state probe found ‘unacceptable’ lapses last fall » Boston Globe

Study: Consent Law Change Led To Earlier Abortions » State House News Service

Investigation finds ‘serious problems' in how Boston administered 2024 election » NBC Boston

NATIONAL

Dr. Oz: How His Millions Collide With Medicare » New York Times

Fake Video of Trump and Musk Appears on TVs at Housing Agency » New York Times

Justice Dept.’s No. 2 Targets Old Office Where He Rose as a Prosecutor » New York Times

Maine Gov. Mills joins women who confront Trump to defend the rule of law » Boston Globe

Federal workers sue over "what did you do last week" email » Axios

It’s crunch time for Mike Johnson and the GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ » Washington Post

Behind the Curtain: Hard truths about Trump budget cuts » Axios

Ramaswamy launches Ohio governor bid » The Hill

Texas, Mississippi have the most detained immigrants » Axios

Thousands of veterans likely fired under DOGE » punchbowl

Nearly 40 percent of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savings » Boston Globe

“High housing costs burden our residents and stifle our economy – and responsible zoning is the solution to this crisis, as most of our communities understand,” she said. “The Auditor’s claim that the MBTA Communities Law is an unfunded mandate is wrong, and, more importantly, this letter has no effect whatsoever on implementation of the Law. If those who oppose housing affordability try to make a similar claim in court, the state will vigorously defend the law, and we intend to be successful, as we have been so far.”

Attorney General Andrea Campbell

Dizoglio determined the MBTA Communities Act is an “unfunded mandate” from the state, drawing a sharp rebuke from Attorney General Andrea Campbell, a top defender of the zoning law.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Editorial: Fighting waste & inefficiency isn’t new, Dem outrage is » Boston Herald

Opinion: AP turns the tables on Trump » Boston Globe

Business

EV rule halts Mass. truck sales, but green groups say manufacturers are dragging feet » MassLive

Despite out-migration, Boston's a hub for educated transplants » Axios

Democracy

State Sen. Brownsberger Discussing Protecting Democracy in the Trump Era » Watertown News

ID: Idaho town hall meeting turns chaotic after woman is forcibly removed for shouting at speakers » AP News

Education

State Ed Board Weighing Minimum Coursework Requirements » State House News Service

These Boston-area universities are slowing spending and pausing hiring as federal research cuts loom » Boston Globe

To hire a new or interim superintendent, the Pittsfield School Committee has a lot to do, and not much time to do it » Berkshire Eagle

Boston University faces $5 million class action lawsuit for reportedly paying employees late » Boston Herald

Environment

Springfield’s $20M EPA grant moving forward after pause from federal government » MassLive

State Role Envisioned In Commercializing Climate-Friendly Tech » State House News Service

Federal

MA officials looking to investigate elimination of CFPB » WHDH

Canceled meetings and confusion: NIH grant funding in limbo despite court injunction » WBUR

Health Care

Healey Administration Pausing Plans To Close Pocasset Mental Health Center » nantucketcurrent

Healey halts plans for hospital closures » Boston Herald

Healey pauses proposed closing of hospitals serving children on South Shore, young adults on Cape Cod » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Gov. Healey announces plan to pause closure of two state hospitals » WCVB

Housing

MBTA Zoning Not Over! » The Ham'er

Market-rate apartment building coming to downtown Fall River, with adult day care center » The Herald News

Alternative housing found ahead of Days Inn shelter closure on Friday » The Recorder

Fall River mayor raises concerns over new ADU law » WPRI.com

More controversy erupts after state auditor says Mass. housing law is an ‘unfunded mandate’ » Boston Globe

State AG intends to keep enforcing MBTA law despite auditor's ruling; Wrentham weighing options » The Sun Chronicle

Immigration

Foreign-educated immigrants search for meaningful work in the US » WGBH

Trump’s border czar vows to bring ‘hell’ to Boston over immigration policies » WGBH

Massachusetts sanctuary cities sue Trump administration » WGBH

Judiciary

‘Grave concerns’ upended the last Karen Read hearing. It continues Tuesday » MassLive

Labor

Fired federal workers hunt for new jobs but struggle to replace their old ones » Boston Herald

Legislative

Senate Vets In-Chamber Artwork Honoring Women » State House News Service

With Mass. House set to vote on its rules, is transparency a priority or a talking point? » New Bedford Light

Vieira, Muradian Round Out House GOP Leadership » State House News Service

Local Government

Bill Galvin orders Boston Elections Department to overhaul practices after ballot mess: ‘Serious problems’ » Boston Herald

Galvin orders overhaul of Boston election practices » WBUR

Pro soccer group got early jump on Boston’s controversial White Stadium deal, public records show » Boston Herald

Community members voice support for White Stadium renovation » WHDH

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

Worcester City Council to discuss 'inadequate' snow removal efforts » Worcester Telegram

ACLU sends city admonishing letter: Saint statues at new police station would break law » Patriot Ledger

West Boylston town administrator fired over Trump flag dispute » Boston Herald

West Boylston board votes to fire town administrator over Trump flag controversy » Telegram & Gazette

Secretary Galvin orders Boston to overhaul election administration » CBS News

Chelsea, Somerville sue Trump administration over threats to federal funding » Boston Herald

Galvin Naming Receiver To Oversee Boston Elections » State House News Service

West Boylston town administrator fired after dispute with police chief over Trump flag displayed in police station’s gym » Boston Globe

Politics

3rd Barnstable District Rep. David Vieira takes on key position in GOP leadership » Cape Cod Times

Kraft raises over $71,000 in first days of mayoral campaign » WBUR

Activists call for peace talks in Ukraine outside McGovern’s Northampton office » Gazette Net

Massachusetts residents favor challenging Trump administration, poll finds » WCVB

Bay State AG heads to Washington, will join Sen. Elizabeth Warren for CFPB hearing » Boston Herald

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

Public Health

Flu Complications In Children Trigger State Advisory » State House News Service

UT: Utah close to fully banning fluoride in water, stripping cities’ ability to decide » AP News

Public Safety

Community responder veteran Donaven Gibbs takes helm of Northampton team » Gazette Net

State Government

Healey enjoys strong support in poll, but not on handling housing, immigration » New England Public Media

Transportation

MassDOT installs safeguards in Prudential Tunnel following concrete joint collapse » Boston Herald

Utilities

Vineyard Offshore lays off 50 employees » Martha's Vineyard Times

Eversource, National Grid offer 10-percent cut in gas bills for March and April » Boston Globe

Eversource, National Grid offer 10-percent cut in gas bills for March and April » Boston Globe

Most Massachusetts gas customers to see temporary cut of 10% to skyrocketing bills » WCVB

Press Releases

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


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