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Today on Beacon Hill

10:00am Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

10:00am PFAS Interagency Task Force, Virtual Hearing

10:00am Governor's Council Meeting, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

2:30pm Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing
Must-Reads

Editorial: Another tax day, and high time for a tax break » Boston Globe

Standardizing public health across Massachusetts » Commonwealth Magazine

Commission to review Mass. state seal and motto struggling to get the job done » WGBH

Baker opposes fed charter school rule change » The Eagle Tribune

With new climate plan, AG Healey aims high » Boston Globe

Baker, with business backing, renews push for tax relief » Commonwealth Magazine

Healey climate plan calls for cabinet czar » Commonwealth Magazine

OH: Vance parlays Trump endorsement into new Thiel money » Politico

MI: Michigan State Senator Delivers Fiery Rebuke After Colleague Accuses Her Of 'Grooming' Kids » HUFFPOST

FL: Gov. Ron DeSantis expands special session to take on Disney after 'Don't Say Gay' law criticism » Herald Tribune

Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid » The Atlantic

Democratic Party weighs banning its consultants from anti-union activity » Politico

5 plot twists that could upend the midterms » Politico

Opinion: One week, three numbers tell the tale of Democratic political distress » Washington Post

The Memo: Left and right accuse Biden of failing to meet the moment » The Hill

5 things to know about Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, Tampa judge who struck down travel mask mandate » Tampa Bay Times

Democratic Elites Don’t Understand the Class Culture Gap » The New Republic

Text message trove shows Oath Keepers discussing security details for Trump associates » Politico

Legal effort to remove Greene from Ga. ballot can proceed, judge rules » Washington Post

‘Immigration Will Destroy Us’ and Other Talking Points » Define American

This Trump Judge Was Deemed “Not Qualified.” Then She Axed the Mask Mandate. » Vanity Fair

"A Trump-appointed judge is obstructing our pandemic response and putting the most vulnerable at risk. Republicans already are blocking COVID relief, and now Trump’s failed legacy is risking the well-being of seniors, the immunocompromised, and people with disabilities."

Senator Ed Markey

The federal mask mandate for public transportation was struck down by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, who was rated “Not Qualified” by the American Bar Association.
News By Category
Beltway Politics

Opinion: Democrats dither as their problems swell » Boston Globe

Editorial: Biden on ’24 ticket a gift for GOP » Boston Herald

Curley: Elon Musk does Joe Biden a solid by hijacking news cycle » Boston Herald

Biden unsure of mask mandate as he sells infrastructure in New Hampshire » Boston Herald

Business

Risk of recession increases as Ukraine war rages, interest rates rise » Boston Globe

What Wu’s pick to lead planning signals about the future of development in Boston » Boston Globe

What Should Be Next for the Hynes Convention Center? » Boston Magazine

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $22.5 Million to Strengthen the Mass. Food Supply System » Revere Journal

Education

Advocates: Without Action, Mass. Risks 'Institutionalizing' Education Disparities » State House News Service

BCC will spend $10 million to replace windows, remove caulking with PCBs » Berkshire Eagle

MassArt faulted for lack of cybersecurity training in auditor's report » Boston Business Journal

Environment

Biden restores climate to landmark environmental law, reversing Trump » Boston Globe

Maura Healey releases ‘aggressive’ climate plan for Massachusetts, targets 100% clean electricity supply by 2030 » Boston Herald

Gaming

Alleged loan shark targeted high rollers at Everett casino, prosecutors say » Boston Globe

Housing

Homes in the Boston area are growing even more expensive this spring » Boston Globe

Human Services

Food Bank of Western Mass. receives $9.5 million bond » The Reminder

Judiciary

Judiciary Committee Plots Extension for Baker Priority » State House News Service

Labor

Analysis: App-Based Drivers in “Limbo” Amid Ballot Question Fight » State House News Service

Report: Voters might not have final say in ride hailing referendum » Gloucester Times

Local Government

Northampton City Council OKs zoning, voting changes » Gazette Net

Demolition redo: Petersham must vote again on fate of Nichewaug Inn » Commonwealth Magazine

Politics

With Climate Plan, Healey Wins Support of Energy Committee Chairs » State House News Service

Maura Healey holds commanding lead in Democratic gubernatorial race, new poll shows » Boston Globe

AG Maura Healey again sidesteps debate proposal from gubernatorial opponent state Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz during Massachusetts statewide candidate forum » MassLive

Healey Leads in Primary Poll, "Anybody's Game" Down Ballot » State House News Service

Gubernatorial hopeful AG Maura Healey unveils first policy agenda, tackling climate change » MassLive

Attleboro mayor 'not surprised' Baker backing Sheriff Thomas Hodgson for re-election » The Sun Chronicle

Is West Stockbridge 'full of drama?' Police are investigating someone running over a campaign sign » Berkshire Eagle

Public Health

Massachusetts coronavirus breakthrough cases spike 156% last week, hospitalizations rise » Boston Herald

CDC estimates new Omicron version accounts for 20 percent of New England COVID-19 cases » Boston Globe

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed » Boston Globe

Howie Carr: Cult of the Mask ripped away, hallelujah! » Boston Herald

Massachusetts reports 22% jump in COVID cases over the long weekend » Boston Herald

Opinion: The unmasking of a selfish nation » Boston Globe

Local doctor worries MBTA jumping the gun on masks » Fox 25 News

Public Safety

Gun safety activists decry inaction as US shootings surge » Boston Globe

Downtown Crossing site of swelling teenage violence, according to recent juvenile arrests » Boston Herald

State Government

After two Governor’s Council members side with Devaney, meeting livestreams restored » Boston Herald

Taxation

$700 million in tax breaks: Massachusetts Gov. Baker reignites push for his tax relief package after House omitted cuts from budget plan » MassLive

Baker, advocates press for tax cuts ahead of House budget debate » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker assembles business community to tout tax cut plan for Tax Day » Boston Herald

CPAs, Retailers and Think Tanks Back Baker Tax Relief » State House News Service

Transportation

More than 64% fail road tests in wake of Massachusetts RMV scandal » Boston Herald

Masks come down at MBTA, Boston Logan airport, airlines, AMTRAK, Uber and Lyft » Boston Herald

MBTA, Massport drop mask mandate » Boston Herald

MBTA, Massport No Longer Requiring Travelers Mask Up » State House News Service

Ferries are headed toward obsolescence » Martha's Vineyard Times

Utilities

Amid Push For Electric Heat Pumps, Baker Could Join Early Adopters » State House News Service

A fossil-free National Grid? Critics call it a pipe dream. » WBUR

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Recipe of the Week

Greek Spinach Rice (Spanakorizo)

Food Wishes — Chef John

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

1 ½ cups medium-grain white rice

2 teaspoons large-grain kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced

½ cup packed finely chopped fresh dill

½ cup packed finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

2 ¾ cups cold water, or more as needed

kosher salt to taste

3 medium lemons, cut in half

¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons pickled red onions, or to taste (Optional)

1 pinch hot chili flakes, or to taste (Optional)

1 drizzle olive oil

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice and stir until every grain is coated in oil and you hear it start to sizzle. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, cayenne, and green onions and cook for about 1 minute.

Add dill, mint, spinach, and 2 3/4 cups water. Mix until thoroughly combined and bring to a simmer.

Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until rice is tender, about 25 minutes. If rice is not quite ready at 25 minutes, add a splash of water, cover, and continue to cook until it is ready.

Uncover and stir well. Cover again and let sit for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

Divide rice mixture evenly into six bowls. Squeeze ½ lemon over each serving, then top with feta cheese, pickled onions, chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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