10:00am MassHealth Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:30am Mass. Student Government Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

1:00pm Panel on Justice-Involved Women Meeting, Via Microsoft Teams

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

Amid fed funds squeeze, millionaire's tax money gives Mass. a chance to invest in new programs » WGBH

Former MassGOP Chair Jim Lyons’ legislative audit lawsuit dismissed by local judge » Boston Herald

Mass. Gov. Healey files $756M short-term funding bill for emergency services, seniors, and more » MassLive

A flash point over gun control: Can Massachusetts’ strict firearms law survive the 2026 ballot? » Gazette Net

Super PAC aligned with Mayor Wu receives six-figure donation » Commonwealth Magazine

Trump's car tariffs are now in effect. What will they mean for Mass.? » WBUR

Free jail calls stressing sheriffs' budgets, staff » State House News Service

Afghans in Mass. who helped U.S. military share hurt and hopes over federal policy shifts » WBUR

Trump administration sends Harvard list of demands to avoid cancellation of billions in federal funding » Boston Globe

Judge considers whether Tufts student's deportation case should be heard in Mass. » WBUR

China retaliates with 34% tariff on U.S. goods » Axios

Senate defeats Bernie’s bid to block Israel weapons sales » punchbowl

What Should Worry Republicans the Most Right Now » New York Times

In O.C., former Vice President Harris says she’ll stay politically active: ‘I’m not going anywhere’ » Los Angeles Times

Democratic attorneys general join legal fight over Trump’s election order » The Hill

‘No pain’: Trump team doubles down on tariffs as global markets plummet » Roll Call

“Abundance” Is How Dems Lose To Trump » The Lever

U.S. Job Growth Strong Amid Trade War Worries » New York Times

The American Age Is Over » The Bulwark

Trump’s Trade War Escalates as China Retaliates With 34% Tariffs » New York Times

Trump fires NSC officials a day after far-right activist raises concerns to him about staff loyalty » The Associated Press (AP)

Editorial: Congress should rein in Trump’s tariff obsession » Boston Globe

Trahan asks IG to probe DOGE privacy violation » The Eagle Tribune

Markey says McMahon ‘pickpocketed millions of dollars from neighborhood schools’ amid cut of COVID relief funds » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Gov. Healey: Idea of Third Trump Term ‘Disturbing’ » WBSM

Tariff impact is already felt by Western Massachusetts companies » MassLive

Wayfair, iRobot plunge as Mass. public companies lose $63B in value » Boston Business Journal

From Wayfair to Temu, Boston-based retail companies face gut punch from tariffs. But there’s one that might benefit. » Boston Globe

More penguins than people: Trump imposes tariffs on remote islands » Boston Globe

At life sciences incubator LabCentral, a change at the top in a challenging time » Boston Globe

Tariff fallout: ‘Not freaking out is a good idea’ » Boston Herald

Focus on competitiveness, business groups tell lawmakers » Boston Herald

New Massachusetts Bill Would Add Cannabis Beverages to Massachusetts Bottle Redemption Program » Newsbreak

Massachusetts elected officials call for release of detained Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk » The Somerville Times

Massachusetts Officials Vow to Fight for Trans Community » WBSM

How a small Eastern Mass. college is slashing its debt to stay alive » MassLive

Massachusetts schools lose $106M in unused COVID dollars, including $47M for Springfield » WAMC

State funding will support energy efficiency at two Roxbury schools » Bay State Banner

Local pols react to over $7M in school funding cut in Twin Cities » Sentinel & Enterprise

Trump administration sends Harvard list of demands to avoid cancellation of billions in federal funding » Boston Globe

Amid immigration crackdowns, student newspapers grapple with how to cover campus without making targets of their peers » Boston Globe

Brown University to see half a billion in federal funding halted by Trump administration » WBUR

This Mass. college cracks $100,000 a year — and others are close behind » Boston Globe

‘I will not fail in life’: Unique program helps foster kids stay in school » Boston Globe

A federal judge will weigh whether to dismiss a lawsuit over a classroom search by Great Barrington police for the book 'Gender Queer' » The Berkshire Eagle

A federal judge will weigh whether to dismiss a lawsuit over a classroom search by Great Barrington police for the book 'Gender Queer' » The Berkshire Eagle

Special ed system needs a boost to benefit all stakeholders » Boston Globe

Healey admin announces $850K in FRESH grant funding for school districts » Lowell Sun

Bill would let state impose regional water restrictions » State House News Service

Massachusetts approves new rules to restrict shore-based shark fishing » Boston Herald

Sisson & Franz: Environmentalists sabotage their agenda » Boston Herald

On Trade and Tariffs, Trump’s Stubborn Ignorance Shines Bright » The Bulwark

‘Like an abusive relationship.’ For federal workers who have been fired and rehired, uncertainty reigns. » Boston Globe

Sports gambling bill would be a vital step in creating safeguards » Boston Globe

Editorial: Catching billion$ in Medicaid mistakes adds up » Boston Herald

Housing projects, $1.4M for fire and police: A look ahead at Provincetown annual meeting » Cape Cod Times

Holden seeks short-term halt to MBTA housing law » Worcester Telegram

Hospital dropping Red House lease » Martha's Vineyard Times

The cost of Social Security cuts » Politico

Top elected officials fire back over VA funding cuts » Martha's Vineyard Times

As commissioner, Peterson sees DDS "through a different lens" » State House News Service

Judge to decide jurisdiction in case of Tufts student grabbed by ICE » Boston Herald

Howie Carr: Altered fingerprints tip of ICE drama » Boston Herald

Radio silence after Tufts student's arrest by ICE agents creates legal hurdles » Axios

Attorneys for Rümeysa Öztürk and government argue before district judge » WGBH

As retrial starts, Karen Read asks U.S. Supreme Court to toss 2 of 3 charges against her » Worcester Telegram

Karen Read files double jeopardy petition with Supreme Court – Full petition attached » Boston Herald

Mayor Wu on the joy and challenges of being a working mom » Boston Globe

Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, a stronger than expected showing despite growing uncertainty in the economy » Washington Post

Maguire: BTU scores some wins in tentative contract » Boston Herald

Women's Caucus agrees on five legislative priorities » State House News Service

Here's what to know about state Sen. Paul Mark's top priorities and committee assignments » Berkshire

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Appointment of HERO Act Commissions to Advance Veterans' Health and Quality of Life » Mass.gov

High school student group holds sexual violence vigil, calls for Cambridge councilor to resign » Boston.com

Norwell Faces Tough Choices in $3.7 Million Override Vote » South Shore News

Weekly Transcript Round-Up for 4/04/25 » Boston Policy Institute

‘We deserve this’: Boston Mayor Wu defends $100M taxpayer tab for White Stadium amid budget crunch » Boston Herald

Greenfield mayor unveils $67.93M budget proposal for FY26 » The Recorder

State Rep. Marjorie Decker Calls for City Councilor Paul Toner’s Resignation » The Harvard Crimson

Massachusetts Democrats want delegation to fight Trump. The rest of the state? Not so much. » Commonwealth Magazine

AG Campbell joins 18 others in lawsuit challenging Trump’s efforts to disqualify voters, upend elections » Boston Globe

REP. REYES: Fuel Assistance and Mental Health Priorities » The Valley Patriot

Super PAC aligned with Mayor Wu receives six-figure donation » Commonwealth Beacon

Michael Flaherty drove Water and Sewer Commission car well outside Boston, GPS records show » Boston Globe

Council President Louijeune 'wholeheartedly' backs Mayor Wu for re-election » Dorchester Reporter

Tariff ‘chaos’ isn’t what America needs, Mass. Sen. Warren says as markets churn » MassLive

Three vying for two Hadley Select Board seats in May 20 election » Gazette Net

Lisa Field and Larry Quintal to compete for Taunton state rep seat. Who are they. » Taunton Gazette

Adams Democrats will meet Saturday to elect delegates to this fall’s state convention » WAMC

In Mass., nationwide, the meter is running for the resistance. What’s next? » MassLive

Youth advocates say “ENUFF” to nicotine and tobacco » WWLP 22

Cluster of Massachusetts nurses reportedly diagnosed with brain tumors » Boston Herald

Former Boston Police commander sues over demotion after his appointment to state police review board » Universal Hub

Boston Police sergeant sues department over demotion following appointment to police oversight panel » Boston Globe

Mayor names committee to vet police chief candidates » The New Bedford Light

Massachusetts Bill Would Criminalize Recording Police Within 25 Feet » Newsbreak

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox sued by ex-superintendent over demotion » Boston Herald

Free jail calls stressing sheriffs' budgets, staff » State House News Service

Mass. should ensure all students learn fire safety » Boston Globe

Shutesbury reviewing how to improve safety on Lake Wyola in wake of accident last summer » Gazette Net

Williamstown has selected Jeffrey Dias, Onset's deputy fire chief, to succeed Craig Pedercini as chief next month » The Berkshire Eagle

Surtax spending turning into real balancing act » State House News Service

Expert offers tips for budgeting on "roller coaster ride" » State House News Service

Beacon Hill is abuzz with budget talks, including more requests for this year » NBC Boston

Mass. is rolling in ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ cash. Spending it? That’s another matter » MassLive

Editorial: Healey’s proposed tax smorgasbord taken off the menu » Sentinel & Enterprise

March haul leaves fiscal year-to-date state tax collections up 7.8% » State House News Service

'Neither-nor': Millionaires tax fight threatens transportation progress » Boston Business Journal

Boston releases review of streets, including new bus and bike lanes » WGBH

Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income households pay for heat » WBUR

Trump administration fired staff of program that helps low-income Americans pay for heat. What does it mean for Mass.? » Boston Globe

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