Must-Reads
Massachusetts
'Unacceptable.' Mass. Legislature is nearing the end of it session with a pile of bills still unfinished.
Boston Globe
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Did Mike Minogue miss an opportunity to punch back at Maura Healey on abortion?
Boston Globe
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This small town embraced Question 3. We took a quixotic quest to find out why.
Boston Globe
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Mass. women are about to run Capitol Hill. Here’s what they have planned
MassLive
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Massachusetts is bleeding medical research talent as state aid hangs on Beacon Hill talks
Boston Globe
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Data centers could be focus of Massachusetts ballot question in 2028 as campaign seeks restrictions
CBS News
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At a new South Shore housing development, live where the cranberries grow
Boston Globe
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Disability advocates fear Mass. health care violence bill goes too far
Boston Globe
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Data center opponents kick off ballot question campaign to restrict projects
WBJournal.com
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Catholic bishops rebuke Gov. Maura Healey for using faith to justify 'radically permissive' abortion law
The Christian Post
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Van Hollen to challenge Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying voters 'called for change'
Boston Globe
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Opinion: There's already a better alternative to Flock cameras
Boston Globe
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Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed on restoring trust in science, the state of public health, and RFK Jr.
STAT News
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The Welcome End of Play-It-Safe Politics
New York Magazine
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Did the Midterms Kill Climate Politics?
The New Republic
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Huang's downfall may undo cozy ties between business and government: analysis
CNBC
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What’s next for Democrats after their Hegseth impeachment effort falters?
The Hill
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JD Vance still likely to run for president as GOP rivals circle
Washington Post
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Trump’s GOP was all they knew. Now some wonder if MAGA is dead.
Washington Post
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Board of Registration of Psychologists Meeting
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Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
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Department of Energy Resources Public Hearing
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Conservationist Pesticide Advisory Council Meeting
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Close of Comment Period for Department of Children & Families Proposed Regulatory Changes
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Great Hall, State House, Boston
Birthday: Rep. Carmine Gentile
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“Three months ago, Jensen Huang belittled her at a meeting, calling her “a deer in the headlights.” Now she’s replacing him.”
Nvidia CFO Colette Kress became interim CEO after Jensen Huang resigned, just three months after he reportedly belittled her during a finance meeting.
News by Category
Artificial Intelligence
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Ballot question would put major restrictions on data centers
State House News Service
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Mass. residents look to restrict data centers through 2028 ballot question
The Metro West Daily News
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Read the room, Robert Kraft. Nobody wants your $16 billion data center.
Boston Globe
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'I will leave': Sutton residents resist plans for massive data center
WGBH
Beltway Politics
Business
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Nvidia's Friends With Benefits
The Bulwark
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Boston financial giant Fidelity hits record $20.1 trillion under administration in Q3
Boston Business Journal
Education
Environment
Federal
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Spies Like Trump
The Bulwark
Gaming
Health Care
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Military medics could give meds in Mass. hospitals
This Week in Worcester
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Open health insurance enrollment drawing strong interest in Massachusetts
State House News Service
Housing
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Nobscot housing plan shrinks again amid rezoning
The Metro West Daily News
Human Services
Labor
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Healey worked 'behind the scenes' to help Brigham nurses reach contract deal
WBUR
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Tentative contract averts Brigham nurses’ strike at the last minute
22WWLP.com
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Nurses at Brigham and Women's Hospital reach tentative agreement on contract to avoid strike
WHDH
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Gov. Healey says she monitored Brigham nurses contract talks closely
WCVB
Legislative
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Audits show Legislature carries heavy budget cushions
State House News Service
Local Government
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Springfield city leaders, state representatives oppose measure to expand leadership at local water utility
NEPM
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Town Staff Looks To Rein In Christmas Stroll Excesses
Nantucket Current
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Traffic tickets, data centers and the sewer that could clear a path for sandwich sales: A Town Meeting roundup
MASSterList
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Marchetti seeks second term in Pittsfield
The Berkshire Eagle
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Newton City Council to consider a resolution calling for single-payer healthcare in Massachusetts
The Newton Beacon
Politics
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College Republicans Revolt Against Trump
The Bulwark
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Democrats, take note: Voters want solutions, not spectacle
Boston Globe
Public Safety
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Will Massachusetts lawmakers take action on controversial Flock cameras?
CBS News
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Family of Louis D. Brown asks for renewed investigation into 1993 killing at parole hearing for convicted shooter
Boston Globe
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'By and for Louisa.' Lawmakers, advocates pushing street safety legislation in honor of late city planner.
Boston Globe
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State trooper slated for bench trial on OUI, negligent driving charges
Boston Globe
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Mass. lawmakers plan to introduce 'Louisa's Law,' a street safety bill in the wake of Boston cyclist's death
WBUR
Reproductive Rights
State Government
Utilities
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‘We built this thing’: Springfield wants total control of regional water, sewer board
MassLive
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Lowell, Fitchburg among communities getting loan forgiveness for water projects
Lowell Sun
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Editorial: There's help on hand for winter heating bills
Dorchester Reporter
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Massachusetts braces for topsy-turvy winter energy
Commonwealth Magazine
Press Releases
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Charlton launches paid fellowships connecting students with the Blue Economy
Umass Dartmouth
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AG Campbell Secures More Than $11 Million In Lease Forgiveness And Restitution For Massachusetts Consumers In Multistate Settlement With Rent-To-Own Finance Company
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Release: Overwhelming Opposition: MWRA Sewage Plan Comment Period Closes
Charles River Watershed Association
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IG Shapiro Elected Officer of National Board of Association of Inspectors General
Office of Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass. Recovers More Than $670 Million Through Fraud Prevention Efforts, Passing Savings Directly to Members
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass.
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Webinar with Mass. Housing Partnership to discuss down payment assistance
Mass. Municipal Association
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Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission Advances New Testing Regulations
Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
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Colleen Mason Appointed to Board of Early Education and Care
Mass. Department of Early Education and Care
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Governor Healey Statement on Tentative Agreement Between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Nurses
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll