Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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It's anyone's guess when Beacon Hill will agree on an immigration response
Commonwealth Magazine
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The overhaul of White Stadium is set to cost $325 million. How does the price compare to other soccer venues?
Boston Globe
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Diana DiZoglio Slams State Agency for Not Referring Child Care Fraud Cases to Her Office
New Boston Post
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Some local police, sheriff and DA offices are communicating often with ICE, records show
WGBH
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In Massachusetts, child care costs are out of reach for most working parents
Boston Globe
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Mass State Police troopers charged in recruit's boxing death will be suspended with pay
Boston Herald
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Shannon O’Brien’s quest to make Massachusetts a cannabis research hub
MJBizDaily
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Mass. Law Enforcement Data Show Dramatic Decline In Speeding Tickets
StreetsBlog
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Massachusetts Campaign Finance Laws Tackle Political Spending Transparency in 2026
MultiState
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The president who broke the Republican Party's brain. (It's not Trump.)
Boston Globe
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Labor Secretary's Husband Barred From Department Premises After Reports of Sexual Assaults
New York Times
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Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants in scathing ruling
The Associated Press (AP)
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Everyone's Favorite Slopulist Scapegoat
The Bulwark
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Kristi Noem has major incentive to leave DHS for Senate bid – and quickly
The Raw Story
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Boston suburb threatens to cancel World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium over security funds dispute
CBS Sports
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'We're no longer attracting top talent': the brain drain killing American science
The Guardian
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Trump Bored to Sleep During Board of Peace Launch
The New Republic
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Who's above the law?
The Ink
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions Meeting
Via Webex
6:00pm
Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Lisa Mair
Coffeelands, 50 High Street, Clinton,
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
Massachusetts ranks No. 2 in the nation to start, grow and operate a business, according to a new study highlighted by the Boston Business Journal.
Massachusetts Office of Economic Development
@massgovernor has appointed Juana Matias as Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities.
Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
Podcasts
Salve Regina University's Jim Ludes on Greenland, NATO, and the new international order
Rhode Island Report, Boston Globe
Substack
From Mill Towns to Megawatts: The Quebec-New England Connection and its Future
The New England Beacon
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“Every time a child en route to school is hit by a speeding car, a community stops for a moment… and then moves on.”
On the recurring toll of reckless driving, and why hidden speed cameras are needed in Massachusetts.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Opinion: I always pay in cash. Big business doesn't like it.
Boston Globe
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State economic development head hears from Franklin County: No 'one size fits all' for WMass
MassLive
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Mass. struggles to attract World Cup team base camps as rival cities snag top contenders
Boston Business Journal
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Did a networking event for women constitute sex discrimination? A Coca-Cola bottler based in N.H. disputes EEOC's claim.
Boston Globe
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$110m hotel coming to Boston's Seaport
Boston Globe
Cannabis
Civil Rights
Education
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Smith Academy, Vermont State University partner to provide innovative learning experience for high school seniors
Gazette Net
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These are the key figures in Harvard's Epstein web
Axios
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Dalton urges Gov. Maura Healey to boost rural aid to $60M to protect schools
The Berkshire Eagle
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MIT resolves federal investigation by cutting ties with this nonprofit
MassLive
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Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color
Washington Post
Environment
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Offshore wind triumphs over Trump in court, but future projects face delays
Stateline
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Shutesbury officials advocate for equitable treatment of Quabbin region
Gazette Net
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Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
Boston Globe
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By the numbers: Massachusetts climate report card shows hits, misses
Gazette Net
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Moore: Climate change $$ doesn't add up
Boston Herald
Federal
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Edwards Follows Up on Concerns about Federal Agency Visit to East Boston
Charlestown Bridge
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
Labor
Legislative
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
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Pullman, trooper union boss from Worcester, gets 2 years for racketeering
Worcester Telegram
Local Government
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Marion's New DPW Building Opens
The Wanderer
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Communities have already blown through snow budgets. So, now what?
Patriot Ledger
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The overhaul of White Stadium is set to cost $325 million. How does the price compare to other soccer venues?
Boston Globe
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Senior housing, bank projects advance in Hadley
Gazette Net
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Communities have already blown through snow budgets. So, now what?
Patriot Ledger
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Pangallo says local sales tax could relieve revenue burden on homeowners
Salem News
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Worcester puts out RFP for Union Station restaurant space; current tenant wants to stay
Worcester Telegram
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Councilor Ed Flynn still open to moving chaotic St. Patrick's Day parade out of South Boston
Boston Herald
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New Bedford election official who switched from Democrat to Republican resigns
The New Bedford Light
Politics
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FL: Facing legal troubles, Cherfilus-McCormick draws crowded field of Florida primary challengers
Politico
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TX: Allegations of affair with aide rock Tony Gonzales reelection bid
The Hill
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Virginia judge blocks Democrats' referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats
The Associated Press (AP)
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses former Rep. Katie Porter for governor
Los Angeles Times
Public Health
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How Much Cocaine Is In Nantucket's Sewage? A Lot
Nantucket Current
Public Safety
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Officials to update investigation into sinking of Gloucester fishing boat Lily Jean
22WWLP.com
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Lawyer alleges 'cover-up' in 2023 Woburn crash when State Police trooper was allegedly drunk; victim later died
Boston Globe
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4 Mass. State Police members suspended with pay after being charged in recruit's death
MassLive
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Lawyer alleges 'cover-up' in 2023 Woburn crash when State Police trooper was allegedly drunk; victim later died
Boston Globe
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State police: Troopers charged in Delgado-Garcia's death suspended with pay
Worcester Telegram
State Government
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'Not going to waste our time': Healey won't attend White House events with governors
NBC Boston
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Ed Augustus becomes eighth member of Healey's Cabinet to depart
Commonwealth Magazine
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Senior DTA official named commissioner of public aid agency
State House News Service
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Ed Augustus is leaving state government. Here's what his next job will be
Worcester Telegram
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New charge filed against former Governor's aide in western Mass.
Western Mass News
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Ed Augustus is leaving state government. Here's what his next job will be
Worcester Telegram
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Healey to skip Trump's White House meeting, dinner with U.S. governors
Boston Herald
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'A Farce': Healey to skip White House meeting after Trump excludes Democratic governors
MassLive
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Healey won't attend White House events with governors
WBUR
Transportation
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South Coast Rail Full Build Lacks Funding, Faces Environmental Obstacles
Boston's ROCK 92.9
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Will Logan's air traffic control tower be replaced? Massport is making plans.
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts' first citywide school bus camera program is launching, and it won't cost taxpayers a dime
MassLive
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School bus cameras will get first test in Chicopee
WBUR
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Will Logan's air traffic control tower be replaced? Massport is making plans.
Boston Globe
Utilities
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Southwest Gas' Integrated Resource Plan lacks support and details, advocates assert
Energy and Policy Institute
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Feds appeal ruling that voided Trump's Day One anti-wind memo
The New Bedford Light
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Discovery of PCBs expected to delay $363M water filtration project in WMass, lift cost
MassLive
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Did you get a 'discount' on your recent utility bills? Here's what it means.
Boston Globe
Press Releases
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A supported bill needs your advocacy
NASW-MA
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Massachusetts Families Are Paying the Price for Beacon Hill’s Climate Agenda
Mass. Fiscal Alliance
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Massachusetts Guard Security Forces Train on Virtual Reality
Massachusetts National Guard
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Five Individuals Charged with Multi-Million Dollar Mortgage and Apartment Fraud Scheme
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Warren, Gallego, Colleagues Push Fed Vice Chair Bowman on Troubling Leadership of Fed’s Supervision and Regulation Division
U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
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MassRecycle Conference set for March 24 in Boxborough
Mass. Municipal Association
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Two Men Arrested in Connection with Seizure of Tens of Thousands of Counterfeit Pills
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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Mayor J. Christian Dumais Announces New Rates for Municipal Aggregation
City of Marlborough
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Massachusetts Senate to Take Up BRIGHT Act, Equipping Campuses and Students with Facilities Designed to Lead
Massachusetts Senate
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Governor Healey Appoints Juana Matias as Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities
Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
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Governor Healey Issues Statement Regarding White House Governors Meeting
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Local 589 Donates to the Authentic Caribbean Foundation
Carmen's Local 589