10:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Virtual

11:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Budget Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am Mass. Commission on the Status of Women Advocacy Day 2025, Great Hall, State House, Boston

1:00pm Advisory Committee on Veterans Quality of Life, Via Microsoft Teams

3:00pm Fire Service Commission Meeting, Via Microsoft Teams

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Energy Resources Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via email

5:00pm SRC Statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment & Consumer Satisfaction Committees Meeting, Via Zoom

Birthdays: Rep. Michael Finn, State Senator Edward Kennedy

DHS revokes legal protections for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans » WBUR

What Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods could mean for a longtime Mass. steel mill » WBUR

Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Mass. and mental health advocate, dies at 88 » WBUR

Refugee resettlement agencies cut staff and programs across New England » WGBH

MBTA is among worst in nation for derailments, records show » Boston Globe

It’s a golden age for conservative influencers in Massachusetts » Boston Herald

All aboard! MBTA’s South Coast Rail service is full steam ahead. » Boston Globe

'Breadcrumbs': Taunton senator blasts guv's $50 electricity credit. Here's Dooner's plan » The Enterprise

Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria facing more questions about his use of city funds » Boston Globe

U.S. Lodges New Accusations Against Detained Columbia Protest Leader » New York Times

State politics has a sexual misconduct problem » The 19th

AGs in all 50 states band together to blast recent federal action » MassLive

Trump's transgender rights rollbacks prompt allies to adjust travel warnings » Axios

GOP senators warn Trump agenda will be slowed by internal divisions » The Hill

Why Law Firm Paul Weiss Pleaded Its Case With Trump, and Not With a Court » The Wall Street Journal

FCC to tackle America’s reliance on GPS » punchbowl

Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers » The Associated Press (AP)

Shapiro highlights ChatGPT pilot project success » Pluribus News

Democrats once killed a pipeline in the Northeast. Now they may help Trump revive it. » Washington Post

Editorial: Why is the Trump administration giving up on Ukrainian children abducted by Russia? » Boston Globe

Sanders stands to leave interview after ‘nonsense’ question about possible Ocasio-Cortez Senate bid » The Hill

Democrats are waiting on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s big decision » Boston Globe

Congress returns for three-week sprint session » Roll Call

Editorial: Trump sends clear message to Iran, terror proxies » Boston Herald

Trump’s Not Just Attacking Law Firms. He’s Assaulting the Rule of Law. » The Bulwark

Boston’s hot quantum computing scene reels in Nvidia, the biggest name in tech » Boston Globe

WMass farmers protest federal funding cuts they say jeopardize food supplies » MassLive

Destination Hampshire County: Experts discuss ways to boost, advocate for tourist economy » Gazette Net

Biogen to move HQ to new tower in MIT Kendall development » Boston Business Journal

Massachusetts cannabis prices just keep falling. Is an end in sight? » MassLive

Opinion: Antisemitism — both a scourge and a topic of debate » Boston Globe

Gaskin: Black women in Boston a legacy in landmarks » Boston Herald

$100M in federal education funds to BPS at ‘substantial risk,’ officials say » Boston Herald

Trump's order to dismantle DOE comes under fire » Newburyport News

Regime rebuffed: Appeals court orders feds to keep paying teacher-training grants to Massachusetts, other states » Universal Hub

Opinion: EPA rollback of clean vehicle standards would harm Americans’ health » Boston Globe

Mass. delegation presses feds for details on mass firings: ‘Reckless purge’ » MassLive

Mass. federal workers still unsure about future, despite reinstatement » WBUR

DOGE cuts and freezes are severely impacting Massachusetts, Rep. Trahan says » CBS News

Postal workers rally against cuts proposed by Trump, Musk » Boston Herald

Lori Trahan visits Incompass Human Services, highlights critical role of Medicaid funding » Lowell Sun

Why did UMass Memorial tack on $770 to his bill for a simple X-ray? » Boston Globe

Mass. hospitals expand bedside addiction treatment amid new evidence of its benefits » Boston Globe

A doctor you can text, call, and see within a day? Inside the growing model of ‘direct primary care.’ » Boston Globe

Axel: Tariffs strengthen U.S. healthcare security » Boston Herald

Disability Advocates Hope Lawmakers See the 'Light' » iBerkshires

‘He has no criminal records’: ICE expands enforcement, leaving immigrant families shaken » Boston Globe

‘Cruel and counterproductive’: Rollback of legal protections for immigrants will affect tens of thousands in Mass. » Boston Globe

Boston’s educators could see pay hikes with proposed contract » Boston Globe

Multi-town contingent organizes education funding appeal for UMass legislative hearing » Gazette Net

‘What it will take’: Springfield mayor concerned about ‘revolving door’ of repeat offenders » MassLive

How many kids are homeless in Quincy schools. And who is helping them » Patriot Ledger

There's a push to bring outdoor ice skating back to Pittsfield. Here's how it could happen ... » The Berkshire Eagle

Booster group aims to ease disruptions during Northampton’s downtown makeover » Gazette Net

Boston City Council weighing contentious new food delivery tax » Boston Herald

Boston pledges 50% of White Stadium contracts to minority-, women-owned businesses » The Daily Free Press

'There is no sitting back anymore': Protesters gather at Tesla charging stations at Auburn Mall » Worcester Telegram

Cape Codders protest in Falmouth against privatization of US Postal Service » Cape Cod Times

ME: Trump demands apology from Maine governor in continuing feud over trans athletes » Boston Globe

UT: Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died » The Associated Press

IL: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker tries to chart a path for national Democrats to counter Trump » The Associated Press

NH: New Hampshire town elections offer a preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide » The Associated Press

Bay State AG Andrea Campbell to Trump Administration: ‘Bring it on’ » Boston Herald

Gov. Healey on impact of lost federal funding in Mass., Trump's Boston jabs » NBC Boston

Letter: Sunshine editorial falls short » Newburyport News

COVID+5: Health care pros, legislators say Mass. may not be ready for another pandemic » Patriot Ledger

Editorial: COVID anniversary finds U.S. less prepared for future outbreaks » Boston Herald

Opinion: Candy tax is a sweetener for Massachusetts » Boston Globe

In Dorchester’s Meetinghouse Hill, a jump in killings leaves residents feeling ‘left behind’ » Boston Globe

Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell goes 'On The Record' about Trump executive orders and state auditor » WCVB

Kitty Dukakis, tireless advocate who shared her struggles with the public, dies at 88 » Boston Globe

‘These are people's lives: Why Gov. Healey got emotional about federal funding cuts » NBC Boston

Dracut selectmen hold off on seeking MBTA Communities exemption » Lowell Sun

Getting the South Coast Rail up and running is a passion for top MBTA official » WBUR

South Coast Rail unlocked: Daytrip to New Bedford and Fall River » Axios

South Coast Rail set to start running service on Monday » Boston 25 News

South Coast Rail launches historic New Bedford-Boston commuter service » The New Bedford Light

Decades in making, South Coast rail service begins Monday » State House News Service

Massachusetts’ soaring energy bills prompt ballot initiative push: ‘All about freedom’ » Boston Herald

Birthdays: Rep. Michael Finn, State Senator Edward Kennedy

10:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Virtual

11:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Budget Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am Mass. Commission on the Status of Women Advocacy Day 2025, Great Hall, State House, Boston

1:00pm Advisory Committee on Veterans Quality of Life, Via Microsoft Teams

3:00pm Fire Service Commission Meeting, Via Microsoft Teams

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Energy Resources Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via email

5:00pm SRC Statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment & Consumer Satisfaction Committees Meeting, Via Zoom

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

9:30am Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing, Via conference call

10:00am Criminal Record Review Board Meeting, 200 Arlington Street, Chelsea and via Microsoft Teams

10:00am State Plan for the FY 2025 U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons Public Hearing, Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, 100 Cambridge Street, Conference Room 2A, Boston and via Zoom

10:30am State Lottery Commission Meeting, Via conference call

11:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Budget Hearing

11:00am Commonwealth Conversation with MBTA GM Phillip Eng hosted by AIM, Warrior Ice Arena, 90 Guest Street, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Revenue, Committee Hearing

6:00pm Annual Women's Event in Support of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov Kim Driscoll

6:00pm Transparency Campaign Update & Action Hour hosted by Progressive Massachusetts, Via Zoom

8:00am Power Interruption: Massachusetts' Energy Challenges as Federal Policy Shifts hosted by State House News Service, MCLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston

9:00am Joint Committee on Public Health, Informational Hearing

9:00am MassBio State of Possible Conference, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, 450 Summer Street, Boston

10:00am Department of Public Health Hearing, Via conference call

10:00am Special Olympics Day at the State House, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Special Commission on Extremely Low-Income Housing, Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, 100 Cambridge Street, Conference Room 2A, Boston and via Zoom

10:00am Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House, Boston

11:00am Mass. Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Advocacy Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Hazardous Materials Mitigation Advisory Board Meeting, 1 Patriot Place, Foxboro and via Microsoft Teams

1:15pm House Committee on Post Audit & Oversight, Informational Hearing

4:00pm Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Public Hearing, Via Zoom

4:00pm Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression, Virtual Hearing

7:00pm Understanding Single-Payer Healthcare Forum featuring Sen. Jamie Eldridge, Weymouth Public Library, 46 Broad Street, Room 138, Zoom

9:00am Board of Registration of Allied Health Professions Meeting, Via Webex

9:30am Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting, Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester and via Teams

10:00am Dental Hygiene Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am MBTA Board of Directors Meeting, State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston

10:30am Board of Registration in Medicine Public Meeting, Via Webex

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Grid Modernization Advisory Council, Via Zoom

6:00pm Charles River Watershed Association's 59th Annual Meeting, MIT Welcome Center, 292 Main Street, Cambridge

6:00pm Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC) Meeting, New Bedford Public Library, 613 Pleasant Street, New Bedford

Birthdays: Rep. David DeCoste

9:30am The Business of Care: Strengthening Family Child Care as a Path to Wealth Building, Via Zoom

11:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Budget Hearing

API Applauds Interior Action to Support Production in the Gulf of America » American Petroleum Institute

Trump Move Against ActBlue an Attempt to Silence Critics » Common Cause Mass.

Best Practices for Transparency in Financial Reporting for Nonprofits » Mass. Non-Profit Network

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $3.7 Million to 23 Massachusetts Manufacturing Companies » Mass. Tech Collaborative

The Providers’ Council Celebrates 50 Years of Impact » Providers’ Council

The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce today announced support for The Fairgrounds » North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce

AG Campbell Launches Justice Review Unit to Lead Office’s Conviction Integrity, Innocence and Wrongful Conviction Work » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Massachusetts Celebrates 3rd Annual Right Whale Day at the New England Aquarium » Massachusetts Environmental Police

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Relaunches the Business for Federal Research Funding Coalition with more than 50 Business Organizations » Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Hearing Happening Tuesday 4/29! An Act relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights » National Association of Social Workers - Mass. Chapter