9:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

9:30am Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

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1:00pm Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

1:00pm Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Public Hearing

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WEEKENDER OPINION: Kyrsten Sinema and the Politics of a Sleeveless Silhouette » New York Times

Ayanna Pressley and other members of ‘The Squad’ buck Democratic leaders and vote against bipartisan infrastructure bill » Boston Globe

Why UMass Law is growing enrollment through partnerships with Mass. colleges » Boston Business Journal

Amid ARPA debates, Mass Audubon chief urges $1B investment in climate measures » Boston Business Journal

Lawmakers load up relief bill with pet projects » The Eagle Tribune

Wu’s campaign manager also broke the mold » Boston Globe

‘A walking target’: Former court officer sues the Massachusetts trial court over claims of racism » MassLive

Remembering Aaron Feuerstein » The Eagle Tribune

RI: A $138 million relocation plan for Warren's flood-prone neighborhood » The Associated Press (AP)

Josh Hawley claims a man isn't really 'a man' if they play video games and aren't married with children » RawStory

NJ: Steve Sweeney was knocked down by a political ‘tsunami.’ What does it mean for South Jersey? » The Inquirer

FL: Roger Stone Threatens To Run For Florida Governor Unless Ron DeSantis Pledges To Serve Out 2nd Term If Reelected »

In infrastructure votes, 19 members of Congress broke with their party » Boston Globe

Biden's infrastructure win gives him some momentum. Here's why he needs that » WBUR

Massachusetts delegation, minus one, votes for federal infrastructure bill » Boston Herald

Ayanna Pressley and other members of ‘The Squad’ buck Democratic leaders and vote against bipartisan infrastructure bill » Boston Globe

In Michelle Wu, many business leaders see a mayor they can work with » Boston Globe

Home-security firm SimpliSafe signs deal to double the size of its Boston HQ in 2022 » Boston Globe

Appeals court temporarily halts Biden vaccine mandate for larger businesses » WBUR

Puma’s logo on its new Somerville HQ can be seen for miles. Here's a look inside. » Boston Business Journal

Five years later, legal marijuana remains unfinished business in Massachusetts » Boston Globe

In 5 years since Massachusetts legalized recreational cannabis, more than $2 billion in sales and 176 retailers, but still stigma to combat » MassLive

Boston pot warehouse proposal slammed by religious, civic leaders » Boston Herald

Berkshire students aren't opting in to pooled testing. Is that a problem? Maybe. » Berkshire Eagle

The kids are not okay » Commonwealth Magazine

New wind turbines are popping up on Providence’s waterfront » Boston Globe

Massachusetts sees powerful ‘king tides’ » Boston Globe

This is what the world looks like if we pass the crucial 1.5-degree climate threshold » WBUR

OPINION: At Mass General Brigham, when is enough enough? » Commonwealth Magazine

Hospitals help mental health patients – by sending them away » Commonwealth Magazine

Boston-based advocacy effort launched to push for child-care system reform » Boston Globe

OPINION: Finding community on the street » Boston Globe

First Literacy of Boston celebrates a year of success amid pandemic challenge » Boston Globe

ACLU files suit over tent encampment removal » WBUR

Kim Janey reflects on short, but historic time as Boston’s mayor » WBUR

Snowplow drivers wanted in Mass. this winter; some towns offering up to $155 per hour » Boston Globe

State Rep. Vargas drops senate bid, decides to run for fourth term in House » The Eagle Tribune

Charlie Baker punts questions about whether he’ll seek third term, again » Boston Herald

Before Michelle Wu’s historic victory, she spent years community building » Boston Globe

One year, three mayors: A look at the historic transitions 2021 brought to Boston City Hall » Boston Globe

How a crowdsourced spreadsheet helped predict Boston's mayoral election in minutes » Boston Business Journal

Pregnant women with COVID-19 face higher rates of severe illness and preterm birth. Why are so few vaccinated? » Boston Globe

The U.S. lifts the pandemic travel ban and opens the doors to international visitors » WBUR

Coronavirus cases by occupation: Students and unemployed with highest rates » Boston Herald

Massachusetts hospitals see sharp increase in demand for monoclonal antibody treatment » Boston Herald

COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids 5-up held in Worcester; schools to launch vaccinations » Worcester Telegram

MGB, Tufts, other hospitals terminate hundreds over vaccine mandates » Boston Business Journal

Right-wing protesters, counter-demonstrators clash repeatedly on Boston Common » Boston Globe

Man shot to death by Boston Police had history of attacking officers: source » Boston Herald

Anti-maskers clash with counterprotesters on Boston Common as rally turns violent » Boston Herald

Getting to yes on electricity transmission infrastructure » Commonwealth Magazine

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9:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

9:30am Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

1:00pm Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

1:00pm Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

9:00am Rural School Districts, Virtual Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

10:30am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Public Hearing

11:00am Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, Public Hearing

1:00pm Senate Session, Informal Session

9:00am Joint Committee on Public Health, Public Hearing

10:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

10:30am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

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9:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

11:00am Special Commission on Qualified Immunity, Virtual Hearing

1:00pm Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Study Commission, Virtual Hearing

MBTA Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Inaugural Participation in the Autism Transit Project » MBTA

MMA’s 2nd ‘Climate Action’ webinar focuses on planning » Mass. Municipal Association

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grants $1.5M in Workforce Development Initiatives to Boost Career Training across Commonwealth Grants Funded by Community Mitigation Fund » Mass. Gaming Commission

Union Carpenters Hold Rally at Polar Park » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

MassHousing Announces New Round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Capital Grants » MassHousing

Fossil Fuel Companies Make Billions in Profit as We Suffer Billions in Losses: 2024 Edition » Union of Concerned Scientists

City of Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announce BlueBikes Support During 2024 MBTA Closures » Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Time to Speed Up the Pace of the Legislature » Progressive Mass