Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Don't get too pumped about Healey's gas tax play
Boston Globe
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As Washington dithers, Massachusetts looks to chart its own AI future
MassLive
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In its 60th year, Metco is a success, Boston families say — but remains frozen in time
Boston Globe
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Big Tech, Big Law, Big Ed all caved to Trump's intimidation without a fight. Why so many profiles in cowardice?
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts unemployment system still falls short
WCVB
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Worcester Chamber on board to defend the marijuana industry it once opposed
MASSterList
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Gov. Healey proposes suspending Massachusetts gas tax, but House Speaker calls it "fiscally irresponsible"
CBS News
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Beloved wooden bridge in Massachusetts needs to be replaced. The choice between charm and concrete is expensive.
CBS News
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These New England universities are in the Top 50 of US News rankings. See the list.
Boston Globe
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Hispanic Voters, Abandoning Trump, Are Transforming the Midterm Map
New York Times
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The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins
ProPublica
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Trump Officials Eject 750,000 From Obamacare Markets, Claiming Fraud
New York Times
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After Years as the Star of Must-See TV, Trump Faces the Sting of Cancellation
New York Times
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Iran and gas prices hang over President Donald Trump and the GOP
Punchbowl News
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on 2028: ‘Life Doesn’t Wait for You to Be Ready’
New York Times
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Supreme Court Order Gives Parents Custody of Baby in Surrogacy Fight
Politico
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DoorDash settled a $131.5 million NYC probe over underpaying delivery workers
Quartz
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Hospitals Shutter Youth Gender Clinics in Deal With Trump Administration
New York Times
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Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Department of Public Utilities Hearing
Springfield State Office Building, 3rd Floor Courtroom, 436 Dwight Street, Springfield
10:00am
Agricultural Lands Preservation Committee
Via Microsoft Teams
11:00am
Conference Committee on Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention: Health Care Workplace Violence
Room 348
11:00am
Cultural Diversity Day
Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
Fiscal Alliance Foundation Virtual Press Conference
Via Zoom
1:00pm
Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Meeting
Via Zoom
1:00pm
MassDOT Board of Directors Meeting
10 Park Plaza, Boston and via Vimeo
1:00pm
MWRA Board of Directors' Meeting
Via Webex
1:30pm
Mass. Clean Water Trust Board Meeting
Contact for meeting link
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Quote of the Day
“They said they’re going to boycott me, but they never boycott me, so I wasn’t very worried about that,”
On the boycott of the White House press pool by TV networks
News by Category
Artificial Intelligence
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Tech chief wants dashboard to track AI impacts
State House News Service
Beltway Politics
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What Dems Should Do With 54 Senate Seats
The Bulwark
Business
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'I'm not your neighbor': In Southie, a few blocks away is a world apart
Boston Globe
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Will people think twice before wearing Chuck Taylors? Some scholars say the damage is done.
Boston Globe
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Will viewers tune into a new regional TV news station? Spectrum News bets they will with NECN revival.
Boston Globe
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NAIOP Had a Good Run. Meet CREDA: Tamara Small on Why Commercial Real Estate Needed a New Name - and Where the Organization Goes From Here
Boston Real Estate Times
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Eastern States Expo: 'Concerns' were not reflected in Memorial Ave. traffic design
Western Mass News
Education
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MCAS scores show decline in English scores, but math scores hold steady
WGBH
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This year's student MCAS scores dip again, continuing trend since pandemic
WBUR
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Reading breaks ground on new Killam Elementary School
Daily Times Chronicle
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Literacy Coalition awards DiDomenico and Young for newly signed law
Everett Independent
Federal
Housing
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Healey, Driscoll back ballot question on starter home lot sizes
Boston Business Journal
Human Services
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Slew of Good Neighbor Day events look to build 'more connected communities'
Greenfield Recorder
Immigration
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New style of ICE operation rocks South Coast
Boston Globe
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ICE arrests surge in New Bedford area; immigrants warned to stay home
The New Bedford Light
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ICE detains four seafood workers in New Bedford following raids
Seafood Source
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Berkshire Immigrant Center Announces New Executive Director
iBerkshires
Labor
Local Government
Politics
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Why Vivek Ramaswamy's Star Is Falling in Ohio
The Bulwark
Public Safety
Taxation
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Healey proposes suspending gas tax for two months as prices continue to rise
Boston.com
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Gov. Healey files bill to suspend state gas tax, citing Trump, War in Iran
Boston Herald
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Healey proposes two-month gas tax suspension
WGBH
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Healey proposes gas tax holiday after GOP challenger pushes election-year proposal
WBUR
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Mass. Gov. Healey and GOP rival Minogue propose competing gas tax cuts as prices rise
MassLive
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Watchdog suing Boston City Hall over commercial tax inflation takes battle to State House
Boston Herald
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Healey proposes two-month gas tax pause as prices climb ahead of election
Axios
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Gov. Healey proposes suspending Massachusetts gas tax, but key legislative leader not on board
CBS News
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Healey filing legislation to temporarily suspend gas tax as prices high due to Trump's Iran war
WHDH
Transportation
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Shuttle procurement points to more MBTA service disruptions
State House News Service
Press Releases
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Governor Healey Demands Answers After Mass ICE Arrests in New Bedford
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Governor Healey Demands Answers After Mass ICE Arrests in New Bedford
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Warren, Senators Press Trade Ambassador for Answers on Tariff Refunds for American Families
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
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Treasurer Goldberg Announces $1 Billion Saved by BabySteps Families
Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg & Office of Economic Empowerment
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Massachusetts Releases 2026 MCAS Results, Highlighting Areas of Progress and New Supports for Students
Executive Office of Education & Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Massachusetts Recognizes First Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day
State Representative Joan Meschino
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2026 Ballot Question Guide
State Senator Jason Lewis
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Healey-Driscoll Administration, Salem State Celebrate Major Clean Energy Upgrades on Campus
Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance