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Massachusetts
Prosecutors are sending a strong message to Mass. police with arrest of officer, experts say
Boston Globe
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AI-generated attack ads are already slopping up Mass. races
Axios
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Inside the push to get to ‘yes’ on the House bill freezing out ICE in Mass.
MassLive
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Are people leaving Massachusetts due to "millionaire's tax?" Maura Healey weighs in.
CBS News
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Could another Massachusetts 'blue law' bite the dust?
Boston Globe
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A local nonprofit crossed Wu. Then its permit for a fund-raiser was denied.
Boston Globe
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Democrats sharpen criticism of Vance as they look past Trump to the 2028 presidential campaign
The Associated Press (AP)
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Pete Hegseth is promoting a nihilist cult of death
The Guardian
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No Pills or Needles, Just Paper: How Deadly Drugs Are Changing
New York Times
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Trump to Thune: No deal with Democrats
Punchbowl News
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If Mike Johnson Goes, Who Runs House GOP?
The Wall Street Journal
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GOP Grows More Unpopular, More Desperate
TheBulwark
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AI-generated ads are trickling into political campaigns, sparking big worries
NBC News
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America's arsenal of tomorrow: Divergent 3D-prints cruise missiles
Axios
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Growing Frustration With Chuck Schumer Spurs Talk of Replacing Him
The Wall Street Journal
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Joint Committee on Public Health: Committee Hearing
State House, B-1 and Virtual
10:00am
Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District Commission Meeting
Via Zoom
11:00am
Joint Committee on Ways & Means: Budget Hearing
Lawrence High School Performing Arts Center
11:00am
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 and Virtual
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
2:00pm
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 and Virtual
2:00pm
Senate Art Committee
State House, Senate Reading Room
Birthday: Rep. Thomas Stanley
Birthday: State Senator Paul Feeney
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Bridgewater-Raynham School Committee to Vote on FY27 Budget Amid Fiscal Challenges
Bridgewater-Raynham News
TikTok
After a 13-hour day on Beacon Hill, I recorded this video from my State House office Wednesday night.
State Representative Mike Connolly
YouTube
Political analysts go 'On the Record' about DHS nominee, legislative audit, energy
WCVB Channel 5 Boston
Quote of the Day
“Robert Mueller just died. Good, I’m glad he’s dead. He can no longer hurt innocent people! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
The president has been known to disparage foes after their deaths. His response to Mr. Mueller’s death drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats.
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Beltway Politics
Business
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Mass. Senate approves ban on retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops
MassLive
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Opinion: Farmers deserve a fighting chance
Boston Herald
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Robotics funding is surging in Mass. But so is the competition.
Boston Business Journal
Cannabis
Democracy
Education
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Colleges are under pressure. What are they doing to reinvent themselves?
MassLive
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On the wrestling mat, East Boston High Schoolers won before the match even started
Boston Globe
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Federal judge rules against Boston-area parents asking to use state support for special-needs kids at Jewish schools
Jewish News Service
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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My Turn: Pass the PROTECT Act to protect us all
Greenfield Recorder
Judiciary
Legislative
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One Massachusetts Town Challenges Others to Fight For Audit
Fun 107
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Opinion: Our state of hypocrisy over transparency
Boston Herald
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Most Massachusetts Residents View the Legislature Unfavorably
WBSM
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Lucas: Beacon Hill is ignoring voters on audit at its own peril
Boston Herald
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: New tax may further fund transportation, education
Lowell Sun
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Our View: A win for transparency, and the people
The Sun Chronicle
Local Government
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Boston Mayor Wu freezes City Hall spending, delays hiring amid budget crunch
Boston Herald
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Ubers, club dues and restaurants:How Boston city councilors spend campaign donations
WBUR
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City Council approves CPA funding for four key Westfield organizations
MassLive
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Boston luxury home sales lead councilors to probe whether City Hall is giving the rich a tax break
Boston Herald
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Lexington bans gas-powered leaf blowers
Boston Herald
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Keep it to yourself: Worcester shuts off commenting on social media pages
Worcester Telegram
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Voters to weigh in on $36.5M SHELD facility
Gazette Net
Politics
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For a clear view of the Mass. GOP convention, media outlets will have to pay $500
Boston Globe
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Advocates and lawmakers at odds over transparency ballot questions
The New Bedford Light
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Keller: Mayor Wu's wise course correction
MASSterList
Public Safety
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Howie Carr: Another 'Massachusetts man' kills an American, gets special treatment
Boston Herald
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These Mass. State Police members made more in overtime than their salary in 2025
MassLive
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Mass. Inspector General to sheriffs, legislators: Fix the 'flawed' budget process
The New Bedford Light
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Opening statements expected Monday morning in trial of police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons
MassLive
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Norwood police place officer on leave after arrest on OUI charge
MassLive
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Police community rallies around officer charged with manslaughter
Boston Herald
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MA senate backs sweeping animal welfare bill
Worcester Guardian
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Boston Officer Faces Manslaughter Charge After Fatal Roxbury Shooting
New Boston Post
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Jumps the Gun in Police Shooting Case
New Boston Post
Reproductive Rights
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Massachusetts probed over abortion coverage mandate
Gloucester Daily Times
State Government
Transportation
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Major sidewalk installation project on Southwick Road and Mill Street to begin soon
MassLive
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Red Line train shells freed from US Customs, allowing work to resume
WGBH
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More than 10M people rode the MBTA in 2025, as crime dropped significantly
MassLive
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Post Audit Committee to hold hearing on Applegreen service plaza debacle this week
Boston Herald
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New England TSA has 'not heard anything official' about ICE coming to region's airports
Boston Globe
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Green-lighting safer streets in Leicester, Leominster through MassDOT
Worcester Telegram
Utilities
Press Releases
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Vote of No Confidence in Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein
SEIU 509, AFSCME Council 93, and Mass. Nurses Association
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Massachusetts Department of Correction Launches the Align Initiative
Massachusetts Department of Correction
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ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Blasts Pentagon For Sidelining Military Lawyers, Endangering Civilians
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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The City of Boston Has Published the FY27 Buying Plan
City of Boston
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TechNet Statement on President Trump’s National AI Legislative Framework
TechNet
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SPJ names State of Massachusetts recipient of 2026 Black Hole Award
Society of Professional Journalists
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Only ONE day till the convening on Tues. 3/24
Center for Women in Politics & Public Policy
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Solar and Storage Industry Statement on Gov. Healey Executive Order to Build More Affordable, Reliable Energy
Solar Energy Industries Association