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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

Must-Reads
MASSACHUSETTS

On Taxes, House Budget Chief Not Making Declarations » State House News Service

For years, House leaders promised reforms to protect staff. Their new rules package goes backward, staff say. » Boston Globe

Here’s how Massachusetts proposes to measure graduation readiness for students, post MCAS » Boston Globe

Mass. Democrats agree to $425 million shelter funding bill » WBUR

Healey Gathers Meds And Eds Leaders » State House News Service

Boston’s largest police union to endorse Mayor Wu this week » Boston Herald

House Rules Embrace Some Transparency, But Not Audit Push » State House News Service

How hard will Healey, Driscoll push on housing, zoning changes? » Boston Business Journal

How a soccer stadium became the first flashpoint in Boston's race for mayor » Axios Boston

State board sounds alarm as fewer Mass. students seek federal aid » The Republican

NATIONAL

You could be headed for ‘IRS hell’ after Trump cuts, Mass. Sen Warren warns | John L. Micek » MassLive

Judges, the Economy, and Even Elon Musk’s Own DOGE Team Are Turning Against His Wild Plans » Vanity Fair

Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE’s acting administrator by the White House? » The Associated Press (AP)

Republicans Face Angry Voters at Town Halls, Hinting at Broader Backlash » New York Times

Why Did Democrats Lose Their Edge with Women? » The Liberal Patriot

Gavin Newsom is launching his own podcast — and inviting MAGA favorites » Politico

Universities feel ripple effects of DOGE cuts to health » Axios

Patrick McHenry is going to a16z » punchbowl

Senate Judiciary Committee to hold antisemitism hearing on March 5 » Jewish Insider

Trump strips security clearances at law firm with ties to Jack Smith » Washington Post

Musk fights back as some Trump aides resist intensifying DOGE push » Washington Post

“They are afraid of co-presidents Donald Trump and Elon Musk,” she said. “Musk has been quite open in saying that if the Republicans don’t toe the party line, he will fund Republican primary challengers to take them out. So many of those Republicans just want to keep their heads down.”

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Commenting on the layoffs at the IRS, Warren called Republicans “spineless” for not standing up to Trump, his unelected adviser, and a brash wielding of executive power.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Howie Carr: It’s finally hot for all the hacks » Boston Herald

Federal technology staffers resign rather than help Musk and DOGE » Boston Globe

Trump’s autocratic project isn’t some threat on the horizon. It’s our current moment. » The Bulwark

Business

Right to repair bills reach all 50 states » Pluribus News

Healey Gathers Meds and Eds Leaders » State House News Service

Housatonic Water Works pleads for financial help from the state » Berkshire edge

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Marijuana shop owes state $424K in unpaid sales taxes » The Republican

Education

Mass. Education Secretary meets with students in Springfield to promote higher ed financial aid » WAMC

Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter set for expansion after close vote on Tuesday » Gazette Net

$700 million for a high school? Boston now seeking state funds to rebuild Madison Park as estimated costs balloon. » Boston Globe

Education officials push back on Trump DEI threats » Eagle Tribune

Editorial: Statewide cellphone ban in schools is a lesson in common sense » Boston Globe

Environment

One way to solve Worcester’s litter problem? City officials say more trash cans. » WGBH

NH: Mustard maker contaminated N.H. waterway with acidic liquid » Boston Globe

Health Care

Hundreds Rally Against Mental Health Care Cuts » State House News Service

Mental health, labor advocates rally at State House to oppose Healey’s budget cuts » Boston Globe

‘Finish Norwood Hospital’ campaign launches after flooding closure, Steward bankruptcy » The Republican

‘Home to me’: Former patient relieved that state paused planned closure of Canton rehab hospital » Boston 25 News

Ralliers Focus On Protecting Mental Health Jobs » State House News Service

Housing

Land abounds at former Army base in Devens — but turning it over for housing has been a conundrum » Boston Globe

Holden agrees to drop its opposition to MBTA housing law » Worcester Telegram

Developer to add 83 affordable units in New Bedford with state tax cut help. See where » South Coast Today

Pause on Pappas Hospital closure a relief for patients — for now » WGBH

Mass. House approves $425M shelter reform bill on party-line vote » The Republican

120-unit housing project in Hyannis receives low-income housing tax credits » Cape Cod Times

Human Services

Mike Slater survived multiple tours of duty to become an advocate for veterans. His sacrifice meant nothing to DOGE. » Boston Globe

Immigration

Sanctuary cities sue over immigration crackdown » The Eagle Tribune

In vowing to bring ‘hell’ to Boston, border czar Tom Homan shows his transformation from civil servant to Trump warrior » Boston Globe

‘They’re going to deport us’: Trump’s immigration policies prompt some children to skip school » Boston Globe

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu huddles with religious leaders after border czar vows to bring ‘hell’ to Boston: ‘We are from heaven’ » Boston Herald

Insurance

Millions may face loss of Medicaid if GOP wins cuts to funding » Boston Globe

Legislative

Mass. lawmakers reach deal on $425 million more for shelter system but also move to rein in costs » Boston Globe

Massachusetts House adopts new rules, rejects Republican attempts to force cooperation with Auditor » Boston Herald

Local Government

Editorial: Wu’s White Stadium deal gets a black mark for transparency » Boston Herald

Feds pull $20M in grants from Holyoke for infrastructure, urban forestation program » Gazette Net

Josh Kraft blasts Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s ‘rigged’ White Stadium soccer deal » Boston Herald

Renovation of former West Street School in Granby pegged at $14.4M; building would be municipal offices, senior center » Gazette Net

Town of Harvard Select Board member censured after tweets spark allegations of racism, misogyny » Boston Globe

Politics

NY: In Cuomo endorsement, Rep. Ritchie Torres warns New Yorkers about far-left mayoral candidate » Jewish Insider

Boston should adopt ranked-choice voting » Boston Globe

Tate: MassGOP should look to New Hampshire » Boston Herald

WI: Democratic-backed candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court decries Musk’s involvement in race » AP News

Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association to endorse Mayor Michelle Wu in reelection race this week » Boston Globe

FL: Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds makes run for Florida governor official » Politico

UMass poll: Majority say Gov. Healey is doing her job well, but fewer think she is keeping her campaign promises » Boston.com

MA residents call Trump 'evil' and 'fascist' in new UMass poll; support AG lawsuits » The Gardner News

Poll: Healey up, Trump down, policies' support mixed among state voters » The Gardner News

Public Health

What it’s like to be a mom with an addiction » The New Bedford Light

America’s Food Safety Is Now in the Hands of Don Jr.’s Hunting Buddy » Vanity Fair

Public Safety

‘I was lost’: Paving a better path for those leaving prison » Boston Globe

Southampton residents can pitch ideas for what will join new public safety complex on College Highway site » Gazette Net

State Finance

Lottery Navigates Sales Bump With Aid Of App » State House News Service

State Racks Up Huge Interest On Big Savings Account » State House News Service

Transportation

MBTA chief: South Coast Rail will be free on weekends as 'thank you.' How to try the train » South Coast Today

‘Significant changes’ are needed, city councilor says after Uber driver accused of rape » The Republican

Students meet with Governor Healey, advocate for Northern Tier Passenger Rail » The Williams Record

Utilities

National Grid, Eversource propose 10% rate cut for gas customers – but there's a catch » Gardner News

Massachusetts gas companies say support of clean energy contributing to soaring utility rates » Boston Herald

They thought their water bills were too high. So, for these Somerville residents, the experiments began. » Boston Globe

Legislators demand review of energy rate increases » The Reminder

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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