Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Trump deportations cost Mass. taxpayers $3,200 each on average
Axios
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Odd bedfellows: Progressive critics join Democratic, Republican party bosses to oppose election reform ballot question
Commonwealth Magazine
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Boston’s election overhaul: iPads, better training and a new director
MassLive
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Healey will host regional summit on nuclear, fusion tech
State House News Service
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White Stadium victory frees Wu's second term from a political thicket
Boston Globe
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In First Suffolk contest, tax debate remains focus for Collins, Gayle
Dorchester Reporter
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Mike Minogue Dominates Brian Shortsleeve In Latest GOP Primary Poll
New Boston Post
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Moulton, Sherrill make veterans' care a case for Democratic majorities
State Affairs
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The Freedom Caucus is having a brutal primary run
Politico
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America’s Colleges Are Hurtling Toward an Enrollment Cliff
The Wall Street Journal
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America's Best Incubators and Accelerators of 2026
TIME
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'It's Bonkers': Jennifer Hegseth's Hands-On Role in Her Husband's Pentagon
New York Times
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Trump picks White House adviser Overton to head FDA
Roll Call
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Elon Musk Is Expected to Point His Money Machine at Texas Politics
Wired
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AOC for President? Plus. . .
The Free Press
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The topsy-turvy world of Trump's Canada tariffs
Boston Globe
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'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
Boston Globe
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U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
New York Times
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After Years of Runaway Spending, Alaskans Vote to Reinstate Cap on Campaign Donations
Bolts Magazine
Sponsored
Today on Beacon Hill
8:30am
POST Commission Public Meeting
Via Zoom
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
"There's nothing that I can share" #lowellma #mapoli #datacenter #planningboard #ai
Lowell TeleMedia Center
NEWS: Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $27.2 Million in State’s First-Ever Tax Incentives to Grow Climatetech Businesses & Jobs
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
IEPACs (Super PACs) can spend unlimited amounts of money to support or oppose candidates.
MA Office of Campaign & Political Finance
Podcasts
Substack
Back to School is Almost Here. Protect Your Kids and Plan for a Good Year Now with MIP.
Mass Informed Parents
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“One of the few good election laws Minnesota does have is that as a candidate, I have the right to completely audit and hand count every ballot in the state.”
Lindell announced Wednesday that he will personally pay for a hand recount and audit of every paper ballot cast in that race, at an estimated cost of $825,000.
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
Beltway Politics
Business
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Court docs: Hackers stole from company that helped renovate DCU Center
Worcester Telegram
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Massachusetts doles out $27 million in tax credits to climate-tech firms
Boston Globe
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Even fully leased Seaport office buildings are selling for less than they used to
Boston Globe
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Zoo New England is getting a revamp, and its new CEO, Stephanie Brinley, is at the helm
Boston Globe
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Social media firms thought they were immune from liability. States are proving them wrong.
Boston Globe
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Will The Great Divide Act help or hurt Mass. concertgoers?
Bay State Banner
Civil Rights
Democracy
Education
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Milton schools to scrap residency tip line, begin regular reports on investigations following Globe report
Boston Globe
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Boston's largest dorm goes green with $550 million renovation
Boston Globe
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Mass. lawmakers push to create umbrella agency to regulate elementary and middle school sports
WGBH
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5 big takeaways from the Worcester Public Schools realignment proposals
Worcester Telegram
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Online learning grows as more families choose education at home
MassLive
Environment
Gaming
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Schrager: Gen Z mistakes sports betting for investing
Boston Herald
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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Editorial: We should see footage from ICE body cams
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Wu train coming for property owners leasing to ICE
Boston Herald
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Wu's right: City businesses should put feds on ice
Dorchester Reporter
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DHS calls Wu 'unhinged' after she urges private property owners to reject ICE parking request
Boston.com
Judiciary
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Boston can build White Stadium in Franklin Park, SJC rules
Axios
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Mass. high court allows White Stadium rebuild to continue, sides with city of Boston
WBUR
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Mass. high court rules in Boston's favor in White Stadium lawsuit, clearing way for $325 million project
Boston Globe
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White Stadium lawsuit fails as SJC rules in favor of Boston's $325M soccer rebuild
Boston Herald
Legislative
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Lucas: Velis voice of reason among Mass. Dems
Boston Herald
Local Government
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Boston Mayor Wu hires new election chief ahead of Sept. 1 primary
Boston Herald
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Worcester councilors vote against placing signs to deter ICE on city property
Worcester Telegram
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Amherst Council commits $143K to keep Wildwood School building usable
Gazette Net
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Ashfield hires energy manager
Gazette Net
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New leader will take over Boston Elections Department after primaries
WCVB
Politics
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AOC endorses Ed Markey, giving incumbent late-campaign boost in Senate primary against Moulton
Boston Globe
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Rep. Barrett touts experience as Fitch promises 'fresh energy and eyes' for Berkshire 1st District
The Berkshire Eagle
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Postliberalism Is Not About Economic Transformation
The Bulwark
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Letter: Fresh perspective matters in 1st Berkshire race
The Berkshire Eagle
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Poll: Voters oppose cannabis repeal, support residential zoning reform
WBJournal.com
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Area Briefs: Minogue leads GOP primary 2-1; Healey polls ahead of both
Gazette Net
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Early voting set to begin across Mass. for primary elections
Western Mass News
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What Massachusetts voters need to know before the Sept. 1 primary
Boston.com
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Gov. Healey stumps in Northampton to discuss affordability, federal cuts ahead of November election
Gazette Net
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Hot Left Summer: What the progressive surge means for Massachusetts Democrats
MassLive
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Sheriff Cocchi’s campaign cookout draws record crowd
22WWLP.com
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Moulton and other candidates face Springfield voters on top issues
22WWLP.com
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Who will represent western Massachusetts on the influential Governor’s Council?
theshoestring.org
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Councilor's April vote triggers aggressive primary challenge
State Affairs
Public Safety
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Pozniak: Security guards should be trained, certified
Boston Herald
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Officer Kurt Solomon mourned; Worcester police on hunt for his wife
Worcester Telegram
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Central Mass. town ends relationship with Flock, puts officer on leave
Worcester Telegram
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Worcester officials release video showing wife of police officer found dead Tuesday at their home
Boston Globe
State Government
Transportation
Utilities
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Opinion: Meeting Mass. energy demand through battery storage
Boston Globe
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Athol Planning Board advances data center moratorium
Athol Daily News
Press Releases
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New Massachusetts Poll Finds That Students Who Need the Most Support Face the Steepest Barriers to Safety, Mental Health, and Regular Attendance
EdTrust Mass.
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CCC seeks feedback on social equity efforts
Mass. Municipal Association
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Massachusetts Man Charged With Distributing Synthetic Opioids Resulting in Death
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Launches "Flat Is Back" Campaign to Promote Local Flounder
Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries
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Healey-Driscoll Administration to Host New England Governors Nuclear Energy Summit
Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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Governor Healey Partners with Project Bread to Provide Free Meals in Child Care and Afterschool Programs
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Massachusetts 250 Commemorative Plate Becomes Most Popular Specialty Plate in State History
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
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State public health officials announce season’s first EEE-positive mosquito samples
Mass. Department of Public Health