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10:00am Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Housing, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Service, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Survivors on the Hill, Room 428, State House, Boston

Birthdays: Rep. Michelle DuBois

Must-Reads
MASSACHUSETTS

FEMA quietly removes access to New England coastal erosion hazard tool » Commonwealth Magazine

A showdown of prosecutors looms as DA mulls charges against ICE agent » WBUR

‘We’re treading on thin ice.’ Trump’s unpredictability threatens to upend Massachusetts spending plans. » Boston Globe

Mass. immigration lawyer, a US citizen, ordered by DHS to leave the country » MassLive

Subtract $1 billion from Mass. revenue estimate, analyst says » WBUR

‘It’s very disheartening.’ Violent assaults leave educators reeling in Massachusetts schools. » Boston Globe

‘A job in itself’: The red tape to access food, housing, and help holds back Mass. families » Boston Globe

State budget will contain no tax hikes, according to Ways and Means chair » Boston Herald

It’s the end of Kendall Square as we know it. What if biotech never bounces back? » Boston Globe

Corruption case that rocked Massachusetts State Police is set for trial » Boston Globe

Number of migrants in Mass. shelters dropping steadily, but reasons are varied » Boston.com

NATIONAL

China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies » New York Times

The devious purpose behind MAGA's incessant lying » Public Notice

Medical debt CRA deadline looms with problems ahead » Punchbowl News

Trump says CBS should lose license after ’60 Minutes’ segments on Ukraine, Greenland » The Hill

The troubling rise of Hitler revisionism » Slow Boring

Suspect charged in overnight arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence » NBC News

Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons spark several surprises » The Hill

American Rendition: Rümeysa Öztürk’s Journey From Ph.D. Scholar to Trump Target Languishing in Louisiana Cell » ProPublica

Kamala Harris Has Been Quietly, Carefully Working the Phones and Plotting Her Next Move » Vanity Fair

"I am so honored to be suing 60 Minutes, CBS Fake News, and Paramount, over their fraudulent, beyond recognition, reporting. They did everything possible to illegally elect Kamala, including completely and corruptly changing major answers to Interview questions, but it just didn’t work for them. They are not a “News Show,” but a dishonest Political Operative simply disguised as “News,” and must be responsible for what they have done, and are doing. They should lose their license!"

President Donald Trump

Last night 60 Minutes ran segments highlighting Trump's policies on Ukraine and proposed annexation of Greenland.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Tapper presses Warren: 'Why do you think the Democratic Party has such a low approval rating?' » CNN

Business

Meta antitrust trial kicks off in federal court » Axios

Hasbro HQ decision delayed until 'this summer' » Boston Business Journal

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That’s created a political divide in Silicon Valley » The Associated Press (AP)

A Cape Cod lawmaker is trying to bring happy hour back to Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Report cites inequities in land valuation for central, western Massachusetts » Gazette Net

Editorial: High gasoline prices and government central planners » Boston Herald

‘Made in U.S.A’ model was never cheap, but those businesses can skip tariffs » Boston Herald

Editorial: Trump’s tariff pause presents an opportunity » Boston Herald

Make America Go Away? American tourists worry how Canadians will receive them this summer. » Boston Globe

Crimes

MA State Rep. Chris Flanagan of Dennis Arrested, Charged in  Fraud and Cover-Up Scheme » The Valley Patriot

Education

Cambridge protesters urge Harvard not to concede to Trump demands: ‘We have some demands, too. Back off.’ » Boston Globe

Wachusett schools say yes to school choice, aiming for more students to join district » Worcester Telegram

Massachusetts parents ‘livid’ after schools give survey on sexual activity, gender identity to students who opted out » Boston Herald

New group, ReConnect Western Mass, takes aim at smartphones in schools, social media use among youth » Gazette Net

Opinion: COMPASS points the way to seeing foster kids succeed in school » Boston Globe

Salem schools faced with cutting 56.5 jobs to close $4.9M budget gap » Salem News

Protesters call on Harvard to fight Trump threats, defending democracy, its students and its legacy » Cambridge Day

Environment

In the fight for a more sustainable future, we can’t afford to leave underserved communities behind » Commonwealth Magazine

Federal

How much federal money your state gets » Axios

Health Care

Opinion: Lessons learned in the waiting room » Boston Globe

Advocates push insurers to cover brain injury therapy » WGBH

Housing

Trump has vowed to bring down housing costs. What is his administration doing? » The Hill

Can extra housing be built on private lots in Cape Cod National Seashore? Park says no. » Patriot Ledger

Human Services

Editorial: Don’t let Shattuck plan languish in limbo » Boston Globe

Immigration

DHS told her to leave the country. She's a citizen — and an immigration attorney » NBC Boston

Guest columnist Michael Albano: Governor not to blame for migrant crisis » The Recorder

Detained Tufts student alleges poor medical treatment, religious freedom restrictions in detention » WGBH

New Bedford man detained by ICE despite longtime legal residency in U.S. » The New Bedford Light

‘Do not attempt to remain in the United States’: DHS mistakenly tells Boston lawyer to self-deport » Boston Globe

Legislative

Moving moments from Taunton Easton State Rep. Carol Doherty's celebration of life » Taunton Gazette

Beacon Hill Roll Call: House OKs $1.3b supplemental budget » Lowell Sun

Local Government

Should Massachusetts implement a program providing universal basic income? » Commonwealth Magazine

The Column: Lowell on fire » Lowell Sun

North Attleboro council to hear budget proposal, recommendation on senior tax break Monday » The Sun Chronicle

Boston Water and Sewer has investigated its HR director repeatedly as she rakes in $200K salary amid civil fraud allegations » Boston Herald

Concord, Lexington prepare for 250th anniversary of American Revolution, potential Trump visit » Boston Herald

FY26 Budget Season: Preview of Week 1 Hearings » Boston Policy Institute

Duxbury Selectboard Approves Goals for Fiscal Year 2026 » South Shore News

Politics

Massachusetts state Rep. Aaron Michlewitz 'On The Record' about the state budget, federal funding » WCVB

Republican candidates for governor face difficult path to beating Healey in ‘26, experts say » Boston Herald

‘I’m very appalled’: In wake of her guilty plea, constituents express disgust, sadness at Tania Fernandes Anderson » Boston Globe

Pols & Politics: Gov. Maura Healey ceding reelection messaging to MassDems — for now » Boston Herald

Lucas: The Maine drain: Progressives in Maine and Massachusetts seem determined to antagonize Trump » Boston Herald

Mass. Gov. Healey has a GOP challenger. 3 big questions we’re asking » MassLive

Feds arrest Cape Cod lawmaker on charges he stole from employer to pay campaign expenses, for psychic services » Boston Globe

Rep. Chris Flanagan, a Dennis Port Democrat, arrested on federal fraud charges » Boston Herald

Cape Cod state rep. pleads not guilty on charges of stealing $36,000 from former employer » WGBH

Public Health

Fired FDA communications staff worry about impact on public health » Roll Call

Public Safety

Sheriffs seek money, reforms for free prison calls » The Eagle Tribune

Chery: Nurturing peace by changing the narrative » Boston Herald

Major drug trafficking case tossed due to New Bedford police detective’s misconduct with informant » The New Bedford Light

Massachusetts Is The Only State That Still Bans Nunchucks. Could A Recent Court Decision Impact Weapons Laws? » Binj

State Government

A guide to celebrating 250th anniversary of key Mass. events that fueled American Revolution » Boston Globe

Taxation

Ellis: The rich pay the most in taxes » Boston Herald

Utilities

Getting to the bottom of Boston's CarPlay dead zones » Axios

The Week Ahead

Monday - 4/14

Birthdays: Rep. Michelle DuBois

10:00am Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Housing, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Service, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Survivors on the Hill, Room 428, State House, Boston

Tuesday - 4/15

10:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Committee Hearing

10:00am MassDOT Board of Directors Meeting, 10 Park Plaza, MassDOT Board Room, 2nd Floor, Boston and via Zoom

1:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Informational Hearing

1:00pm Lobby Day for Human Rights and Freedom, Great Hall, State House, Boston

2:00pm PCA Workforce Council & MassHealth Meeting, Via Zoom

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

5:30pm Bridging the Future: Cape Bridges Community Forum with Sen. Dylan Fernandes, Mass. Maritime Auditorium, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay

Primary for special election for former Rep. Jerry Parisella's seat

Wednesday - 4/16

8:30am Budget Press Conference with Speaker Mariano and HWM Chair Michlewitz, State Library, Room 341, State House, Boston

9:30am Education Justice Advocacy Day 2025, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Department of Public Utilities Competitive Supply Stakeholder Working Group Meeting, One South Station, 3rd Floor, Boston

10:00am DPU Competitive Supply Stakeholder Working Group, One South Station, 3rd Floor, Boston

10:00am Step Up for Kids, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

10:00am AIM Manufacturing Roundtable, Via Zoom

11:00am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Committee Hearing

11:30am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Informational Hearing

Thursday - 4/17

Birthdays: Rep. Bruce Ayers, Rep. Danielle Gregoire

8:00am Principal Partners co-hosted by Bank of America, Boston Public Schools, Boston Plan for Excellence, City of Boston, & the Greater Boston Chamber Foundation, Boston Public Schools & Bank of America, 100 Federal Street, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am Special Legislative Commission on Emerging Firearm Technology, State House, Room A-1 and Virtual

11:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

11:30am Moving Forward - Growing an Inclusive and Thriving Workforce hosted by the Boston Business Journal, The Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avery Street, Boston

6:00pm The Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts Repro Party, House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston

Friday - 4/18

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


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