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

Birthdays: Rep. Natalie Blais

Budget Chief: State's Economic Health "At Risk Of Being Upended" » State House News Service

Treating the ‘dire diagnosis’ of Massachusetts’ primary care crisis » commonwealthbeacon

For Mass. environmental groups, federal funding is now 'a gamble' » wbur

Judge says Trump's mass firing of federal employees is illegal and should be stopped » wbur

Senate plans March hearing on audit law's constitutionality » State Affairs

Massachusetts pushes back on Trump anti-DEI policies, will keep education initiatives in place » Boston Herald

Internal investigation preceded Lawrence General Hospital CEO’s departure, board member says » Boston Globe

Everett mayor ‘overpaid’ by $180,000 in so-called longevity bonuses, Mass. inspector general says » Boston Globe

Republicans fear their big budget win is a 2026 time bomb » Axios

Inflation Is Stalking Trump » New York Times

Inside the GOP’s debate over permanent tax cuts » punchbowl

Why Aren’t We in the Streets? » The New Yorker

Elon Musk Is South African. It Explains a Lot. » New York Times

Is your child’s 504 plan at risk? What to know about the lawsuit targeting disability protections. » Boston Globe

MAGA's Orwellian notion of "free speech" » Public Notice

Potential Medicaid cuts raise alarm for states: ‘What do Trump and the Republicans think will happen to these people?’ » Boston Globe

OPM illegally ordered agencies to fire ‘probationary’ federal employees, judge rules » Politico

F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots » New York Times

In First Few Weeks, Trump Administration Reversed Course More Than A Dozen Times » TIME

This workplace benefit is helping parents — and boosting businesses. Could it backfire? » Vox Media

Sherman: GOP must help Trump make TikTok deal » Boston Herald

In Cambridge, a cannabis yoga class gives a toke of what’s to come » Boston Globe

Opinion: Ignoring history, Supreme Court poised to open doors to odious claims of ‘reverse discrimination’ » Boston Globe

Everyone250 initiative launches to uplift diverse voices in celebrating America's founding » WGBH

Top Democrats defend state's DEI school policies » Salem News

Massachusetts teachers union sues over school diversity program ban » News 22 WWLP.com

Westport Dem claims ‘silence was deafening’ from biz community on MCAS ballot question » South Coast Today

Federal actions are bombarding higher ed: Here are 7 of the most impactful » MassLive

Schools receive grants for mental health services » Lowell Sun

Rodrigues Points Finger At Biz Lobby On MCAS » State House News Service

State proposal could change voke school lottery in Worcester. Here's what to know » The Gardner News

Mass. leaders push back on planned NIH funding costs » News 22 WWLP.com

Alzheimer’s advocates push for local legislation as federal funding cuts loom » WGBH

Should MGB be allowed to build new ambulatory surgical centers? » Boston Globe

Internal investigation preceded Lawrence General Hospital CEO’s departure, board member says » Boston Globe

Paving a path to accessible health care: Amie Shei is Massachusetts' Woman of the Year 2025 » Worcester Telegram

Blue Cross in Mass. reports largest-ever operating loss » Boston Business Journal

Family shelter bill won’t fix demand in New Bedford » New Bedford Light

Subscriber Exclusive Emergency shelter residents sometimes receive guidance to seal local criminal records » Boston Herald

We got the keys: unlocking housing production in Gateway Cities » MassINC

Western Mass. journalist looks at rising number of unhoused in Hampden County, new aid efforts » NEPM

Healey signs shelter reform, funding bill » State House News Service

Marshfield still mad about MTBA zoning law: Show us the money » The Patriot Ledger

Middleborough sues Healey, state over MBTA housing law requirements » Boston Globe

Security scrub of Massachusetts emergency shelters finds flaws » Boston Herald

Security consultant rules Mass. shelter system ‘safe’ but calls for changes, including ‘targeted’ policies for migrants » Boston Globe

Middleborough sues state over MBTA Communities: ‘One size does not fit all’ » MassLive

‘Game on’: Congressional oversight committee drops video ahead of sanctuary hearing featuring Boston » Boston Herald

Mayor Wu calls House Oversight Committee's video ahead of hearing 'dramatic' » WBUR

Well-known Chelsea immigrant rights leader receives death threat » WGBH

New Hampshire State Police apply to be deputized as immigration agents » Boston Globe

Editorial: Numbers tell the story of border enforcement success » Boston Herald

Potential Medicaid cuts raise alarm for states: ‘What do Trump and the Republicans think will happen to these people?’ » New York Times

Trump's attack on Jack Smith's legal counsel is a warning to law firms » Washington Post

Zito: Where was ’60 Minutes’ when Rust Belt jobs were cut? » Boston Herald

Stop & Shop, Teamsters reach tentative agreement » Boston Business Journal

All three Fall River State Reps voted against requiring Massachusetts residency to stay in emergency shelter system » fallriverreporter

All Four New Bedford State Reps voted against auditing Massachusetts legislators (themselves) » newbedfordguide

All three Fall River State Reps voted against auditing Massachusetts legislators (themselves) » fallriverreporter

“Our job is not to chase social media clicks,” House Rep. says » News 22 WWLP.com

Q&A: SHNS Talks With New Rep. Tara Hong » State House News Service

State auditor rejects Senate hearing invitation » State House News Service

Investigators find Everett mayor used his role to pocket $180K in bonuses » WGBH

Hudson Town Election to have override question: What money will pay for, plus tax impact » The Metro West Daily News

Councilor Khrystian King to make another bid for Worcester mayor » Worcester Telegram

Investigators say Everett mayor pocketed $180K in illegitimate bonuses » Boston Herald

Everett mayor ‘overpaid’ by $180,000 in so-called longevity bonuses, Mass. inspector general says » Boston Globe

Amherst again asking Legislature for home sales surtax, ranked-choice voting » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Roslindale plan envisions walkable area that could be replicated across Boston » MassLive

Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association officially endorses Mayor Michelle Wu in reelection race » Boston Globe

Bellingham Republican Michael Soter considering statewide run, including against Ed Markey » Boston Herald

Boston Mayoral Poll: Michelle Wu and Josh Kraft 43-29 in first head-to-head survey » Boston Herald

Flu frenzy: Infections surge in Mass. » Boston Globe

U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World » New York Times

Fatal drug overdoses in Mass. are falling » Axios

‘It’s not too late’: Health commission pushes for more vaccination in face of flu uptick » Bay State Banner

Subscriber Exclusive Amid uptick in downtown crime, Boston Mayor Wu unveils plan to clean up Mass and Cass spillover » Boston Herald

Group seeks a better way for all to share spaces safely, accessibly » Boston Globe

Vermont could become first state in New England to ban guns in bars » Boston Globe

After Uber driver allegedly raped passenger, Boston city councilor pushes for police to ‘register and fingerprint drivers’ » Boston Herald

WY: The future of procedural abortion in Wyoming is in doubt after Gordon signs bill » Wyoming Public Media

Budget Hearings Launching at "Increasingly Uncertain Time" » State Affairs

South Coast Rail service, parking free for first few weekends » WPRI

Pike Westbound Closed To Address "Risk Of A Major Sinkhole" » State House News Service

SouthCoast Wind’s value declines due to Trump’s opposition » newbedfordlight

Howie Carr: Massachusetts heating bill outrage worthy of Musk scrub » Boston Herald

‘It’s horrible': Meet the Mass. consumers grappling with big utility bills » Mass Live

Major Mass. Wind Project Alerts Potential For Delay » State House News Service

Reduced utility rates for Massachusetts residents go into effect this weekend »

Major Mass. wind project warns of potential delay over uncertainty tied to the Trump administration » WBUR

After outcry and state order, Berkshire Gas to discount gas bills in March and April » The Berkshire Eagle

Mass. approves utility plans to temporarily lower gas bills without charging interest » WBUR

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