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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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

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

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

Gov. Healey Refuses to Answer on Net Zero Costs—Watch the Video » Mass. Fiscal Alliance

API Ohio Applauds Bipartisan Adoption of House Bill 15 to Address Surging Power Demand and Strengthen the Grid » American Petroleum Institute

Dr. Sarah Kleinschmidt honored by Massachusetts Medical Society with Early Career Physician Leadership Award » Massachusetts Medical Society

MBTA and Keolis Pilot Renewable Diesel Fuel for Commuter Rail » MBTA

New England Aquarium Whale Watch in Partnership With Boston Harbor City Cruises Announces 2025 Season » New England Aquarium

TechNet Submits Recommendations to House AI and Energy Working Group » TechNet

Pioneer Institute Releases Toolkit to Transform Boston’s Madison Park Technical Vocational High School » Pioneer Institute

Arbella Insurance Foundation Launches Annual “Let’s Drive Out Hunger” Program to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief Programs Across New England » Arbella Insurance

Nantucket pilot program seeks to mitigate coastal erosion » Mass. Municipal Association

Governor Healey Commits $25 Million to Support Worcester Auditorium Redevelopment » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

FLASHBACK: Maura Healey Approved Cabinet Pay Hikes Before Her Hiring Freeze » MAssGOP

Middlesex District Attorney’s Office Announces Campaign to Raise Awareness about Child Safety Initiatives » Middlesex District Attorney's Office