11:00am Go Red for Women Legislative Event, Grand Staircase

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Hearing

The Road to Milwaukee: How the Democratic Primary Will Unfold » Sabato's Crystal Ball

Who will be the next CEO of the Boston Foundation? Hint: Not a white guy. » Boston Globe

John Kerry strongly denies he’s considering a late 2020 run following NBC report » Boston Globe

The streets of Fort Madison may reveal who can win back working class voters » Boston Globe

OPINION: Baker’s detailed prescription for health care » Boston Globe

FL: Republicans see political power of tackling health care » The Ledger

Fans Praise Jennifer Lopez for Puerto Rican Pride, Pro-Immigration Statement During Super Bowl Halftime » The Hollywood Reporter

Inmates at Mass. prison denied full access to attorneys, face abuse from correctional officers, lawsuit says » Boston Globe

Mass. House Speaker DeLeo ends 2019 with $848,000 in campaign account » Boston.com

As municipal workers retire across state, drive to fill jobs steps up » Worcester Telegram

The Battle For The Third Ticket Out Of Iowa » HUFFPOST

1 big thing: Trump's sense of invincibility » Axios

Trump’s blue collar boom offers plenty to talk about at State of the Union » Boston Herald

Chabot: Dems barnstorm Iowa in scramble for votes » Boston Herald

Bernie Sanders climbing in new NH poll on eve of Iowa caucuses » Boston Herald

Campaigns ramp up efforts in New Hampshire a week ahead of primary » Boston Globe

Deval Patrick's Vibe Of Fresh, Fresh Air In Somersworth » Brookline Patch

Deval Patrick Listens, As Well As Talks, On Campaign Trail in Portsmouth » New Hampshire Public Radio

Idealism of elections spoiled by today’s politics » Boston Herald

What Joe McCarthy and Donald Trump have in common » Commonwealth Magazine

US Rep. Richard Neal on Brexit and future trade negotiations: ‘Many important questions remain’ » The Republican

Lagging Among Latino Voters, Warren Ramps Up Outreach » WBUR

Black voters love Ayanna Pressley. But persuading them to back Elizabeth Warren isn’t easy. » Politico

Fitchburg moving forward with short term rental regulations » Sentinel & Enterprise

Mansfield energy business gets state grant » The Sun Chronicle

Envision Bank won’t be ‘Blue Hills 2.0,’ new CEO says » Boston Business Journal

Owner of former Reebok campus lands final approval for local property tax break » Boston Globe

Girl Scout cookie drive is more relevant than ever (Viewpoint) » The Republican

Can State IT Work Compete with Private-Sector Competition? » Governing

Central Mass. needs Opportunity Zone investments » Worcester Business Journal

Community groups ask feds to halt Suffolk Downs redevelopment » Boston Business Journal

Marijuana Host Community Bill on House Agenda » State House News Service

Urban school districts get boost in Baker plan » Lowell Sun

Beyond Harvard Prof's Arrest, Increased Scrutiny Over Research Conflicts Sparks 'A Whole Lot Of Anxiety' » WBUR

Picking apart Rep. Kearney’s fishy argument » Commonwealth Magazine

Mass. coastal property owners beware » Commonwealth Magazine

7 takes on Senate climate change debate » Commonwealth Magazine

After months of urging Senate to take action, Taunton senator lauds passage of climate change bills » Taunton Gazette

Newton Man On Hunger Strike Against Weymouth Compressor Site » Brookline Patch

Vineyard Wind fed review may not be over until December » Commonwealth Magazine

Despite predictions, state lottery ticket sales have not been hurt by casinos » Boston Globe

Did Mass. miss the boat on gambling economy? House Speaker Robert DeLeo says it’s ‘still a bit early’ to judge » The Republican

Boston area startups making slow progress in fight against hearing loss » Boston Globe

Mental health care without an appointment? Hospitals are pushed to improve access » Wicked Local

South Shore Health loses 4th top executive in six months » Boston Business Journal

Report: Fewer families are living in Boston’s multi-bedroom homes » Boston Globe

Kennedy lauds T union fight against privatization » Commonwealth Magazine

Despite Churn Of U.S. Politics, Beacon Hill Is All Nose-To-The-Grindstone » New England Public Radio

Fall River's Mayor Coogan talks biggest challenges since taking office » The Herald News

Boston’s Middle Class Is Doomed » Boston Magazine

A question about our past becomes a question about the future » Boston Globe

When you hear ‘electability,’ think women and people of color » Boston Globe

How 2019 Lap of the 1st District’s Money Race Concluded » Western Mass Politics and Insight

Wuhan coronavirus looks increasingly like a pandemic, experts say » Boston Globe

Coronavirus fallout: China to Boston direct flights are shut down » Boston Herald

Baker On Coronavirus: State Surveillance Is 'Really Critical' » WGBH

Here's how two local biotechs plan to have a coronavirus vaccine within just a few months » Boston Business Journal

The ‘crackdown’ in state prisons shows why reform is urgently needed » Boston Globe

For bent staties still getting pension kiss, apparently crime DOES pay » Boston Herald

Haverhill, Lawrence Receive State Grants to Boost Police Staffing or Pay Overtime »

As Prisoners Allege Abuse, Mass. Lawmakers Make Unannounced Visit To Souza-Baranowski Prison » WBUR

State Lawmakers Call For Better Treatment Of Prisoners Amid Souza-Baranowski Abuse Allegations » WBUR

House Budget Panel Now Has Three Baker Spending Bills » State House News Service

Passengers from China enter Logan Sunday before travel ban takes effect » Boston Globe

Senator disappointed with missed commuter rail deadline » Commonwealth Magazine

Rep. Neal highlights east west-rail among Dems’ transportation priorities » Gazette Net

State budget includes funds to fix Pocasset bridge » Cape Cod Times

Baker proposes lowering MBTA fines for fare evasion » Boston.com

Method May be Holding up Vote on $18 Bil Transp Bond Bill » State House News Service

Report raises gas utility safety issues » Commonwealth Magazine

Massachusetts Senate Bill 1961 for the protection of Propane Ratepayers » Youtube: Richard Marsh

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Podcast Spotlight

The Valley Advocate Podcast: David Brule on River Stories series about local Native history and culture Mass Climate Action Network Emergency Podcast: Nathan Phillips explains his #Hunger4JusticeMA WGBH Under The Radar: Charlestown Laundromats, Logan Airport Monorail And Boston Recycling Commonwealth Magazine The Codcast: TransitMatters feat. State Sen. Brendan Crighton NEPR The Short List: Western Mass. Beacon Hill Delegation Heads Toward 'A Lot Of Changes'

11:00am Go Red for Women Legislative Event, Grand Staircase

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Higher Education, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Informational Hearing

6:30pm Vineyard Reception for State Sen. Candidate Jack Stanton with Dukes County Commissioner Keith Chatinover

6:30pm Final Countdown Fundaiser for Republican State Committee Candidate Kathy Lynch

Primary for special election for Rep. Paul Brodeur's seat

9:00am Northeast Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

1:00pm Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change, Informational Hearing

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Kelly Dooner with Special Guest Jim Lyons

6:00pm 5th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration with Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu

Joint Rule 10 deadline - Last day for reports by Joint Committees (except Health Care Financing)

Birthdays: Rep. Joseph McKenna

9:00am Southeast Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall

10:00am Coalition for Homeless Individuals Legislative Breakfast, Nurses Hall

10:00am League of Women Voters 100th Anniversary Celebration, Room 428, State House, Boston

11:00am House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, Public Hearing and Executive Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Jack Lally

6:30pm Fundraiser for Republican State Committeewoman Amanda Orlando Kesterson

Birthdays: Rep. Alyson Sullivan-Almeida

12:00pm Commission on Ocean Acidification, Salem State University, 1 Loring Avenue, Marsh Hall, Petrowski Room 210, Salem, MA 01970

Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud Grants $3 Million to Develop Innovative Treatments, Bringing Total Investment to $68 Million » Alzheimer's Association

ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Presses Army Leadership on Military Housing Crisis, Need for Quality, Safe Accommodations » Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren

New England Aquarium and retail partner Event Network take significant step to remove plastic from gift shop » New England Aquarium

Gov. Healey's Secretary's Tirade Caught on Camera » MassFiscal Alliance