Must-Reads
Massachusetts
'GRWM' to meet the governor: How Mass. politicians are turning to friendly influencers to spread their messages
Boston Globe
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Real estate transfer tax sparks outrage across Cape Cod as petition heads to Beacon Hill
Boston Herald
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Mass. convention authority's top lawyer leaves for Mass. Gaming Commission job amid legislative probes
MassLive
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Who is Patrick Roath, the Boston lawyer challenging U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch?
MassLive
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Can a big battery help Boston save billions on the power grid? Maybe.
Canary Media
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AG Campbell asks SJC to toss out DiZoglio lawsuit on auditing the Legislature
WBUR
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How a social worker stationed in a Springfield court is trying to reduce homelessness
MassLive
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Expert: Mass. among worst states in SNAP payment errors, fraud detection
Boston Herald
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Scoop: Buttigieg gets behind Dan Koh for North Shore congressional seat
Axios
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Massachusetts AG representing lawmakers against DiZoglio in audit lawsuit: 'Insanity'
Boston Herald
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Bhattacharya’s growing power in Trump’s HHS worries health experts
The Hill
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Maine considers a moratorium on data centers as businesses look to New England
Boston Globe
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Democratic megadonor Tom Steyer announces run for California governor
Washington Post
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The Big Four's rocky March
Punchbowl News
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Why it's still a Trump trade world
Axios
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Governor's Black History Month Celebration
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
10:00am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing
Via Microsoft Teams
6:00pm
MassWildlife Public Hearing
Via Zoom
Birthday: Rep. Michael Moran
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
Podcasts
Substack
DiZoglio's Case is Built for the Court of Public Opinion, Not a Court of Law.
The MA Law & Politics Project
TikTok
YouTube
Governor Maura Healey Calls Tax Cuts “Counterproductive” — But Touts Them in DC
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
Quote of the Day
“Those of us in the orbit of young people increasingly wonder whether we can, in good conscience, encourage them to go and get a degree. The options being presented increasingly look like snake oil, so is it any wonder that young people feel disillusioned and deceived?”
In The Guardian column, Okundaye says university and trades are sold as guaranteed paths to stability, but often don’t deliver. That mismatch leaves young people feeling misled and disillusioned.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Schoen: Newsom and AOC — 2 Dems, 2 auditions
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Democrats have taken a hard turn to the far left
Boston Herald
Business
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Worcester rodeo draws crowds and animal cruelty protests
Worcester Telegram
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Taking to Fox News, Mass. Sen. Warren calls on Trump to honor promise to cap credit card rates
MassLive
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Years after seeing Tiffany and the New Kids, Amy Peterson now runs the DCU Center
Worcester Telegram
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'Sudden, dramatic, and unexpected:' Boston Metal to lay off 71 following industrial accident
Boston Business Journal
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Healthpeak Reveals Cambridge Point Master Plan
Banker & Tradesman
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View Boston cuts jobs
Boston Business Journal
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Healey, Mass. Democrats respond to Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs
Boston Herald
Crimes
Education
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Mass. issued new guidelines for timeout rooms in schools. Parents, advocates say they 'fall short'
Boston Globe
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Despite federal pressures, colleges work to attract low income, first gen students
MassLive
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Editorial: Is in-school screen time helping or hurting kids?
Boston Herald
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More New England colleges are offering free tuition. Here's who qualifies.
Boston Globe
Gaming
Health Care
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Insurers wave caution flag on patient care reforms
State House News Service
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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Should towns have veto power over new ICE facilities? Lawmakers propose 'Respect for Local Communities Act.'
Boston Globe
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Moulton's mission: Abolish ICE
The New Bedford Light
Judiciary
Legislative
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Gentile looks ahead after 'bittersweet' decision to forgo '26 reelection bid
The Concord Bridge
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
Local Government
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Editorial: Will Boston's snow removal Take 2 be a hit or miss?
Boston Herald
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Springfield College, city can reach beneficial 'quid pro quo' on road use (Letters to The Republican)
MassLive
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Holden postpones critical Town Meeting vote due to storm
Worcester Telegram
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Springfield City Council president erred, but planned no-confidence vote is a sideshow (The Republican Editorials)
MassLive
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Boston City Council to review student-athlete transfer eligibility after senior barred from playing sports
Boston Herald
Politics
Public Safety
State Government
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Former convention center lawyer joins gaming commission amid legislative investigations
Boston Business Journal
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Healey declares state of emergency for Massachusetts ahead of potential historic snow storm
Boston Globe
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"Shame on Velis" campaign highlights senator's role in controversial commission
theshoestring.org
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Gov. Maura Healey's plan to trim money for state parks and seasonal employees comes at a time when 'we need more help'
The Berkshire Eagle
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Pols & Politics: Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell ditches X due to 'hate, disinformation'
Boston Herald
Transportation
Press Releases
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Ashley Sullivan Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits
U.S. Term Limits
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Dominican National Previously Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Identity Theft Charged with Illegal Reentry
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Viability Welcomes Paul Murphy to Board of Directors
Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Moulton Introduces Defend Elections From Trump Act to Prevent Federal Law Enforcement and Military Presence at Polling Places
Office of Congressman Seth Moulton
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Following DOJ Antitrust Shakeup, Warren, Balint, Lawmakers Raise Questions About Corruption Surrounding DOJ Approval of Massive Housing Merger
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Tenant and Immigrant Rights Groups Condemn Proposed HUD Rule Change Targeting Immigrant Families
Greater Boston Legal Services
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ICYMI: Following SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Ranking Member Markey Applauds Decision, Demands Immediate Refunds for Small Businesses
U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
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Governor Healey Declares Emergency, Activates National Guard Ahead of Strong Winter Storm
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll