Beltway Politics
McConnell acknowledges Biden is president-elect, says Electoral College ‘has spoken’ »
Boston Globe
Biden to name Boston’s Gina McCarthy as White House climate coordinator »
Boston Globe
Trump voters accept Biden victory ‘with reservations’ »
Boston Globe
Trump refusal to concede getting under Joe Biden’s skin »
Boston Herald
Opinion: Trump’s election lawyers must be investigated »
Boston Globe
Opinion; ‘We’re gonna [lose] so much you may get tired of [losing]’ »
Boston Globe
Business
Planet Fitness pushes back on Boston gym closing move amid coronavirus »
Boston Herald
First look: Hook Wharf's proposed hotel tower »
Boston Business Journal
Developers share first look at plans for tower on James Hook Lobster site »
Boston Globe
A scene in hibernation »
Boston Globe
Brian P. Kennedy to step down as director and CEO of Peabody Essex Museum »
Boston Globe
State economy expected to improve in FY22 »
Commonwealth Magazine
‘There is zero evidence’: Planet Fitness slams Boston’s coronavirus reopening rollback »
Boston.com
Amazon plans second 'last mile' delivery center in Worcester »
Worcester Telegram
Entertainment sector seeks a lifeline amid vaccine rollout »
South Coast Today
Restaurants aren’t failing. They are being failed. »
Boston Globe
Related Beal closing in on deal to purchase Innovation and Design Building »
Boston Business Journal
Massachusetts Regulators File Complaint Against Robinhood »
The Wall Street Journal
Galvin’s office says popular investing app Robinhood violates state securities rules »
Boston Globe
Cannabis & Psychedelics
Stebbins, Camargo Named to State Cannabis Commission »
State House News Service
Two new commissioners tapped for Massachusetts marijuana agency »
Boston Globe
Nurys Z. Camargo and Bruce Stebbins appointed to Cannabis Control Commission; the pair to serve five-year terms »
The Republican
Civil Rights
After Fall River arrests, anti-panhandling law ruled unconstitutional by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court »
The Republican
Editorial: Abortion-rights bill deserves passage — again »
Boston Globe
Crimes
Former Mayor Jasiel Correia to face all 24 charges in SnoOwl, marijuana cases in one trial »
The Herald News
Education
In a winter of remote learning, most kids will be losing the magic of snow days »
Boston Globe
Will a shift in learning models help lower the rising rates of depression, suicide among children in Massachusetts? »
The Republican
Boston Teachers Union passes vote of no confidence in Superintendent Brenda Cassellius »
Boston.com
Officials Worry Fewer Teens Are Preparing for Higher Edu »
State House News Service
Budget rider clears way for part-time student trustees »
News 22 WWLP.com
Baker Awards $11.7 Million in Skills Capital Grants to Educational Institutions »
Everett Independent
Massachusetts: Schools must give students live interaction daily »
News 22 WWLP.com
Environment
Fossil Fuel Fight Escalates to State Attorney General »
Insider Higher Ed
California Replaces Massachusetts as Most Energy Efficient State »
State House News Service
Federal
Federal execution numbers top states’ for 1st time, report says »
Boston Globe
Congressional leaders meet, cite progress in spending and stimulus talks »
Washington Post
Gaming
Already hurting, Massachusetts casinos take a big hit from early closing time »
Boston Globe
Massachusetts casino revenue down in November; MGM Springfield has worst full month ever »
The Republican
Massachusetts casino revenue down in November; MGM Springfield has worst full month ever »
The Republican
Health Care
DeLeo: House Will Reject Baker Abortion Amendment »
State House News Service
Massachusetts House Seeks to Overturn Baker Abortion Amendment »
NBC Boston
Elation, relief as Covid vaccine arrives at hospitals »
Boston Business Journal
'It's Definitely A Relief': Mass. Health Care Workers Begin Receiving Coronavirus Vaccine »
WBUR
Eventually, getting the COVID-19 vaccine could be required for many »
Boston Globe
Vaccine coming this week for area hospital workers »
Gazette Net
FDA scientists endorse Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, as documents provide new hints on efficacy »
STAT News
What you need to know about Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, which is likely to get cleared this week »
Boston Globe
New elective surgery guidance leaves out ambulatory centers »
News 22 WWLP.com
Despite Coronavirus Surge, Most Boston Hospitals Have Space »
Boston Patch
Human Services
Drive-thru food collection in Attleboro shows spirit of giving »
The Sun Chronicle
USDA Cuts Back On Hunger Relief Shipments To Massachusetts »
WGBH
Immigration
Healey pushes to block immigrant detention at jail »
Commonwealth Magazine
Healey: Civil rights of ICE detainees violated »
Commonwealth Magazine
Insurance
Biden team looks at expanding access to ACA insurance marketplaces »
Boston Globe
Judiciary
Supreme Judicial Court rules law banning panhandling violates First Amendment rights of homeless people »
Boston Globe
Courts grapple with backlog of murder trials »
Worcester Telegram
Georges Takes Oath, Making All Seven SJC Justices Baker Appointees »
State House News Service
Legislative
A family affair: Newly elected state Rep. Jake Oliveira ready to roll in 7th Hampden District »
Gazette Net
Beacon Hill’s legislative chess match »
Commonwealth Magazine
Local Government
Agawam Mayor William Sapelli proposes $45K mayoral pay hike, longer term »
The Republican
Lowell city manager asked to meet with health leaders »
Lowell Sun
Politics
What’s next for Joe Kennedy III? Maybe a Biden administration post, definitely more family time »
Boston Herald
State officials say election suit is effort to disenfranchise millions »
The Salem News
What’s next for Joe Kennedy III? Maybe a Biden administration post, definitely more family time »
Boston Herald
Political waters churn amid talk of Curtatone run for governor »
Boston Herald
Councilor: Not having special election to replace Rivera unfair to Lawrence voters »
The Eagle Tribune
Public Health
Massachusetts company rolls out coronavirus mask test to monitor COVID-19 exposure »
Boston Herald
3,720 COVID-19 cases, 55 additional deaths reported in Massachusetts »
WCVB
Mass. reports 3,720 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 55 new deaths »
Boston Globe
Baker’s deliberate mixed message on COVID-19 »
Commonwealth Magazine
Gov. Baker Pleads With Mass. Residents Not To Repeat COVID Mistakes Of Thanksgiving »
WGBH
Massachusetts reports 3,720 new COVID cases, 55 deaths on Tuesday as hospitalizations continue rising »
The Republican
Baker implores residents to celebrate holidays with household members only; details timeline for vaccine rollout »
Boston Globe
COVID vaccine in Massachusetts: Health officials to report on how many residents, workers are vaccinated »
The Republican
Baker tells residents to stay home for the holidays as vaccination of health workers get under way »
Boston Globe
MA positive test rate climbs 96% in 3 weeks »
News 22 WWLP.com
Mass. reports 5,450 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 71 new deaths »
Boston Globe
Public Safety
Massachusetts State Police scandals pile up like a bad traffic jam »
Boston Herald
Massachusetts police certification: What does an officer need to get credentials? What can lead to decertification? »
The Republican
Boston City Council to vote on a trio of police reforms on Wednesday »
Boston Globe
2 Mass. Prisoners Die Of COVID-19 »
WBUR
Jaylen Brown implores public to contact representatives to help curb ‘racist surveillance’ »
Boston.com
State Finance
Massachusetts’ financial future brighter than expected thanks to vaccine rollout, budget watchdogs say »
Boston Herald
State Government
Charlie Baker says coronavirus stimulus deal could come by ‘end of the week’ »
Boston Herald
Baker sees evolving federal aid bill as “present” for those in need »
News 22 WWLP.com
Municipalities receive less than promised for state's land, auditor finds »
Berkshire Eagle
Baker: Foot of Snow Another Reason to Stay Home »
State House News Service
Taxation
Senate Group’s Revenue Ideas Likely Still Months Away »
State House News Service
Transportation
MBTA pushes for more federal funding after cutting service »
Boston Globe
MBTA violated open meeting law with police order, AG’s office says »
Boston Globe
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COVID-19 Update: Stopping the Spread during the Holidays
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First COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive at more Mass. hospitals