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Massachusetts
I support rent control. But the proposed ballot question in Massachusetts is a mistake.
Boston Globe
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Critics warn social media ban goes too far, could ban YouTube, Wikipedia
Axios
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20 years after Romneycare, Mass. leads nation in health coverage — but cost challenges remain
WGBH
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Mike Kennealy, running against Healey for governor, is campaigning against issues he oversaw under Baker
Boston Globe
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New Bedford judge, prosecutor did not have affair, investigator says in long-awaited report
Boston Globe
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Is Rachael Rollins trolling everyone? Maybe ... maybe not.
Boston Globe
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Lawmakers offer mixed messages on income tax ballot question
Commonwealth Magazine
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Massachusetts after it refused to turn over voter data
Boston Globe
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MassHealth chief departing for job on West Coast
State House News Service
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Supreme Court remade by Trump ushers in historic defeats for civil rights
Washington Post
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Pete Hegseth's holy war: the militant Christian theology animating the US attack on Iran
The Guardian
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Trump Is Holding Onto MAGA Voters — but Few Others
The Cook Political Report
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Anthropic says new AI model too dangerous for public release
The Hill
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Melania, Out of the Blue, Denies Ties to Epstein
Zeteo
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Board of Registration of Psychologists Meeting
Via Webex
10:30am
Mass. Student Government Day
Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
Podcasts
Policy, Partnership, and Access: Massachusetts' Approach to Adult Education
Tried and Tested Podcast
Substack
TikTok
Congress must stop Trump's reckless, unauthorized war in Iran. And Trump must be removed from office immediately.
Representative Ayanna Pressley
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“This thing about ‘Let’s do a ballot question and it’s going to fix everything,’ it’s just such nonsense. And it’s insulting to me as someone who follows public policy that they think that they can solve problems that way. And so, there’s a ... I don’t know if you notice a little bit of anger in that because I’m a little bit just tired of this.”
Top Mass. Dem trashes income tax ballot question.
News by Category
Business
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Boston-area Q1 office vacancy rates flatten; leasing picks up
Boston Business Journal
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Boston bars now serve ... IV drips?!
Boston.com
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Local Businesses Adapt To Cash And Digital Payment Mix In SouthCoast
WBSM
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Editorial: Bill seeks to keep state's farming sector viable
Lowell Sun
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Report: Mass. drivers have paid more than $1 billion extra at the pump since the Iran war began
Boston.com
Cannabis
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Massachusetts Legislature Sends Bill to ‘Modernize’ Cannabis Program to Governor’s Desk
Cannabis Business Times
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Cannabis commission faces overhaul; lawmakers vote to shrink panel to three
Boston Business Journal
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Cannabis reform bill passes Massachusetts Legislature. Here's what it would change.
CBS News
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Massachusetts Doubles Amount of Cannabis Residents Can Possess
WBSM
Civil Rights
Education
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Students at Berklee College of Music pay up to $85,000 to attend. Some say the school's AI classes are a waste of money.
Boston Globe
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Regional school district voting proposal goes to state Legislature
Greenfield Recorder
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BCC Sees $1M in Federal Funds for Trades Academy
iBerkshires
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Chicopee’s new Pilot Travel Center donates $20,000 to schools
22WWLP.com
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Northampton resident pushing for school cellphone ban welcomes new social media bill OK’d by House
Gazette Net
Environment
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Boston's cultural institutions, including the aquarium, face unique challenges to meet building-energy requirements
Boston Business Journal
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Massachusetts plastic bag ban possible as Senate advances bill
The Metro West Daily News
Health Care
Housing
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What you can get in Boston and its suburbs for under $1 million that's bigger than 'a postage stamp'
Boston Globe
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A house divided: Advocates, opponents clash over rent control proposal
Worcester Telegram and Gazette
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A house divided: Advocates, opponents clash over rent control proposal
The Gardner News
Judiciary
Labor
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Union targets downtown Boston apartment-conversion project
Boston Business Journal
Local Government
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A former Central Mass. town manager is suing her past employers. Here’s why
MassLive
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Tensions flare as Medford mayor and City Council trade jabs over lawsuits against city
The Tufts Daily
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Easthampton may seek $5.8M tax override to help close budget deficit
Gazette Net
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Easthampton may seek $5.8M tax override to help close budget deficit
Gazette Net
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Two candidates seek open seat on Tewksbury Select Board
Lowell Sun
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Leverett officials back $8.48M budget for next fiscal year
Gazette Net
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Hidden camera in city hall? Attorney general investigating
WCVB
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Massachusetts AG investigating Lawrence City Hall's camera system after leak
Boston Herald
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Towns brace for record number of overrides set to hit in 2026
Worcester Telegram
Politics
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Minogue to not choose running mate as deadline hits, supports Anne Brensley
Boston Herald
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Trump's threats against Iran spark emergency protests in Easthampton
Gazette Net
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Opinion: Rachael Rollins Wants Her Old Job Back. Massachusetts Should Say No
New Boston Post
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Editorial: Rachael Rollins has gone full Mass. with DA seat re-bid
Boston Herald
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Howie Carr: Suffolk DA race goes from bad to worse
Boston Herald
Public Health
Public Safety
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Boston's new plan to tackle Mass and Cass drug market to get $4M boost from Massachusetts House budget
Boston Herald
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Boston's new plan to tackle Mass and Cass drug market to get $4M boost from Massachusetts House budget
Boston Herald
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Man killed by Boston police had history of mental illness, family says while demanding bodycam release
Boston Globe
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Man killed by police in Roxbury suffered from mental illness, family says
Boston Herald
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Karen Read's lawyer to represent Boston cop accused of on-duty manslaughter
Boston Herald
Reproductive Rights
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Massachusetts only freestanding birth center in Northampton is at risk of closing
New England Public Media
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Inside the Massachusetts abortion influx
Lynn Daily News Item
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Their pregnancies ended in tragedy. Then Brigham and Women's disposed of the fetal remains against their wishes.
Boston Globe
State Government
Taxation
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Why Wu didn't pursue tax override amid tough budget cycle
MASSterList
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Springfield residents could see tax relief under bill awaiting governor's signature
Western Mass News
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Springfield tax relief bill heads to governor’s desk
22WWLP.com
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Tax cut campaign wants to hear about Mariano's alternative
State House News Service
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Top Mass. Dem trashes income tax ballot question: ‘It’s just such nonsense’
MassLive
Transportation
Press Releases
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Mayor D.J. Beauregard Designates Interim Leadership for Methuen Assessor’s Office
City of Methuen
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Aquarium to welcome April school vacation week guests with whale-themed programming, animal presentations, beer garden opening
New England Aquarium
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Senator Warren Statement on February 2026 PCE
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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Trahan, Ashby Town Leaders Tout Safety Improvements from BIL-Funded Intersection Project
Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan
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K. Scott Kelly, Former Police Chief, Indicted on 3 Fraud Related Charges
Berkshire District Attorney's Office
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Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Sensitive Data of Massachusetts Voters
Elias Law Group
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Massachusetts Senate to Debate Environmental Protection, Infrastructure Bill
Mass. Senate
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Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Receiving Stolen Government Money and Making False Statements
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Beyond the Academy: MPTC Student Officers Step into Service Through Community Engagement
Municipal Police Training Committee
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