10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

2:00pm The Future of Cities: America's New Main Street hosted by the Boston Business Journal, Via webcast

Birthdays: Rep. Chynah Tyler

On Talking Politics, GOP candidate Doughty rejects the 'moderate' label » WGBH

How Harvard could become a higher ed hero » Commonwealth Magazine

Bill requiring free menstrual products in public spaces gains traction on Beacon Hill, thanks to young advocates » WGBH

Low-income seniors could benefit from Wu's real estate tax bill » WBUR

State House to drop COVID-19 mask, vaccine requirements for visitors » Boston Globe

Swapping laptops for hammers: ‘Great Resignation’ boosts interest in trades » WBUR

Proposed bans on Russian fuel could put eyes on Massachusetts, which receives 60% of US liquified natural gas imports » Boston Herald

Watchdog: Unions drive Boston’s roster of $100K+ teacher salaries » Boston Herald

Inside Somerville’s crusade to zap its rats » Boston Globe

Rising inflation puts squeeze on low-income families » The Eagle Tribune

NY: How the Manhattan D.A.’s Investigation Into Donald Trump Unraveled » New York Times

NY: 'God isn't finished with me yet': Cuomo speaks at Brooklyn church for first live appearance since resigning » Politico

FL: Florida Republicans relying on trial lawyers to enforce conservative agenda » Tampa Bay Times

Picket line or pitcher’s mound, Marty Walsh is game to talk » Politico

A Soviet-Born Billionaire Is Buying Influence at US Institutions. Anti-Corruption Activists Are Worried. » Mother Jones

Matt Gaetz Challenged by TV Anchor After Saying Trump Won 2020 Election » Newsweek

Lucas: Continued import of Russian oil paying for Putin’s war on Ukraine » Boston Herald

Pence hits Trump: No room in GOP ‘for apologists for Putin’ » Boston Globe

Senator Lindsey Graham hit with bipartisan blowback after calling on Russians to assassinate Putin » Boston Globe

Vladimir Putin needs to ‘get squarely punched in the face’: Massachusetts congressman » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Gas Prices Hit $4.16 A Gallon, New State Record According To AAA » CBS Boston

As war rages, Russian businesses in Boston fear a backlash » Boston Globe

Opinion: Longer lifespans require secure financial futures » Boston Globe

Editorial: Victims of sexual harassment on college campuses deserve independent investigations » Boston Globe

Five months after protests over sexual assault and Greek life erupted at UMass Amherst, what has changed? » MassLive

U.S. colleges move cautiously in cutting ties to Russia » WGBH

Complete list of Boston teacher salaries » Boston Herald

As the world watches the war in Ukraine, educators are facing the challenges of teaching history in real time » Boston Globe

Boston startup wants to rid disposable diapers of plastic » Boston Globe

What to know about Biden’s mental health plan » Boston Globe

Parking at a Boston hospital? Be prepared to pay » Boston Herald

Vexed Easthampton Housing Authority residents look to organize » Gazette Net

Editorial: Protect Ukrainians in the U.S. – fix immigration system » Boston Herald

Replacement of Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse in Springfield, festering for decades, could cost $200M » MassLive

Eliza Dushku attends White House ceremony as Biden signs bill ending forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases » Boston Globe

Report: Bulk Of UI Benefit Overpayments Went To Lower Income Workers » State House News Service

Worker who fought for union at Logan Airport restaurants is fired after union win » Boston Globe

Report knocks Senate staff pay scale as unclear, lacking transparency » Commonwealth Magazine

Lobbyists urge lawmakers to let them roam the Capitol again » Roll Call

Protesters in Amherst rally for peace — and an end to nuclear weapons » Gazette Net

GOP gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl launches ‘Berkshires to Boston Tour’ » MassLive

AG candidate Quentin Palfrey pledges dedication to justice in all forms » Lowell Sun

Thousands gathered on common at rally for Ukraine » Boston.com

Keller @ Large: Does Gov. Baker Regret Past Criticisms Of Former President Trump? » CBS Boston

‘This is a godless war:’ Boston protesters march against war in Ukraine » Boston Globe

Westborough’s Kate Donaghue announces campaign for new state representative seat » Westborough Advocate

The Column: How could voters pick Lowell’s mayor? » Lowell Sun

Massachusetts closing some COVID testing sites next month as demand plummets » MassLive

Cape Cod doctor’s quest to legalize medically assisted death goes before SJC » Boston Globe

COVID therapies important step on pathway out of pandemic » Commonwealth Magazine

Boston may not be requiring masks anymore, but many say they'll keep them on for now » WBUR

‘This should not be survival of the fittest.’ For high-risk people, COVID is far from over » Boston Globe

Wu wants a new police commissioner by spring. Specialists say that may be optimistic. » Boston Globe

‘Outstanding trooper’ Tamar Bucci remembered by huge numbers of police, firefighters from Boston to Stoneham » Boston Herald

Charlie Baker makes one final push for passage of domestic violence legislation » Boston Herald

State House leadership lifts vaccine or test, mask requirement to enter the People’s House » Boston Herald

State medical examiners cut autopsy rates to among lowest in nation » Boston Globe

A breakdown provides lessons on reliable train service » Commonwealth Magazine

In Boston, a constant of New England winter proliferates: ‘endless’ potholes » Boston Globe

Report: Mass. Roadway Deaths Rose in 2020 As Travel Ebbed » State House News Service

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Birthdays: Rep. Chynah Tyler

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

2:00pm The Future of Cities: America's New Main Street hosted by the Boston Business Journal, Via webcast

10:00am Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness & Management, Public Hearing

11:00am LGBT Aging Commission, Virtual Hearing

2:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

3:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Executive Session

7:00pm International Women's Day Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Heather May

8:00am The Business of Sports hosted by the Boston Business Journal, Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Street, Boston

11:00am Governor's Council Meeting, State House, Room 157

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

12:00pm Joint Committee on Transportation, Public Hearing

2:00pm Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Hearing

7:00pm Virtual Fundraiser for Rep. Jake Oliveira for State Senate

7:30am The Future of Higher Education hosted by the Boston Business Journal, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, FY 23 Budget Hearing

11:00am The Official Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth, Virtual Hearing

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Office of Medicaid Proposed Amendment Regulations, Submit via email or mail