9:00am Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

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Few firearms seized under 'red flag' law » The Eagle Tribune

Massachusetts gun-reform advocates react to guns deal: ‘Good starting point’ but doesn’t go far enough » Boston Herald

‘No one wants to be a cop these days’; Across Massachusetts, police chiefs say hiring and retaining officers is a challenge » MassLive

New poll, report on billionaires' gains fuel latest battle over Mass. millionaires tax » Boston Business Journal

Gov. Baker begins final push for compromise on legislative priorities » Axios

Pro-Campbell super PAC says it’s restricted from involvement in AG’s race » Dorchester Reporter

They're due $100M in Mass. tax breaks. But they haven't delivered the jobs. » Boston Business Journal

The Cambridge bike lane battle is heading to court » Boston Globe

Poland shows the risks for women when abortion is banned » Boston Globe

NH: Prominent Democratic operative Joe Grandmaison dies at 79 » Boston Globe

RI: A slice-by-slice of the $13.6B budget » The Providence Journal

NY: Andrew Giuliani barred from in-person Republican primary debate over COVID vaccination status » Gothamist

PA & WI: Senate Dems' best chances to expand majority may run through 2 unconventional lieutenant governors » Politico

MI: New PAC Backed by Bakari Sellers Plans to Spend $1 Million to Unseat Rep. Rashida Tlaib » The Intercept

AK: Sarah Palin takes early lead in crowded House race in Alaska » Washington Post

Republican House Candidate Carl Paladino: The U.S. Could Really Use Its Own Adolf Hitler » Vanity Fair

Axios interview: Inside the plans of the country's top union leader » Axios

Biden’s Power Broker: How Susan Rice Defied Critics and Created a White House Policy Fiefdom » Politico

Watergate happened 50 years ago. Its legacies are still with us. » Washington Post

American gerontocracy » Axios

Giuliani defends Trump after January 6 committee points to his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election » Business Insider

Former Eagle reporter who questioned Trump's voter fraud claims will appear Monday before Jan. 6 panel » Berkshire Eagle

Lucas: Joe Biden is so bad he makes Jimmy Carter look good » Boston Herald

Bernie Sanders, Lindsey Graham to clash in Boston debate on US economy » Boston Herald

Should Biden Run in 2024? Democratic Whispers of ‘No’ Start to Rise. » New York Times

Capitol attack pardon revelations could spell doom for Trump and allies » The Guardian

Using his campaign manager’s testimony, Jan. 6 Committee to suggest Trump didn’t believe his own election lies » Boston Globe

Opinion: In two congressional hearings, a portrait of an ailing democracy » Boston Globe

For ProfitWell, it’s all about getting the price right » Boston Globe

Mohawk Theater open house for potential bidders attracts little attention » Berkshire Eagle

City: Developer near Polar Park not meeting diversity hiring goals as part of tax break » Worcester Telegram

Editorial: The benefits of marijuana » Worcester Business Journal

How one Brookline student turned teaching English into a young, global community » Boston Globe

From his early days in education, Mass. commissioner sought to level playing field » Boston Globe

Wu says BPS solutions will take time, schools need consistent leadership going forward » Boston Herald

Lynn teachers will receive 13.5 percent raise » Lynn Daily News Item

State not living up to environmental justice responsibilities » Commonwealth Magazine

Blue is the new green: How business can protect the ocean » Boston Globe

In Jan. 6 cases, one judge stands out as the toughest punisher » Boston Globe

We asked 8 child care workers about their joys and frustrations. Here's what they said » WBUR

Why We Still Haven’t Solved the Unpaid Internship Problem » New York Times

Employers piece together a hodgepodge of COVID-19 safety policies to stay open and healthy » Boston Globe

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Legislature overrides Baker’s veto on driver’s licenses » Lowell Sun

State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell honored as Democrat of The Year » The Eagle Tribune

Permanent mail-in voting moves forward, busy weeks ahead for lawmakers » Boston Herald

John R. Allen resigns as Brookings president after Qatar revelations » Boston Globe

'Anti-prejudice' Everett City Council runner-up replaces disgraced councilor » WGBH

Boston hires former council candidate as Mass and Cass response director » Boston Herald

Lowell city councilors reintroduce motion on racism, broaden language and impact » Lowell Sun

Chicopee rescinds controversial Sikh proclamation that raised ire of India’s consul general » MassLive

Third time's the charm? Somerset back to the drawing board in town administrator search » The Herald News

In Sixth Suffolk House match-up, it’s Hardaway v. Holmes » Dorchester Reporter

Alfred Barbalunga will announce his run for sheriff on Monday » Berkshire Eagle

Republican John Comerford announces bid for Governor’s Council » Gazette Net

Dr. Anthony Fauci, at dedication of Holy Cross complex in his honor, warns of 'normalizing of untruths' » Worcester Telegram

What is Evusheld? People in Massachusetts can get at-home injection to help prevent COVID » Boston Herald

Monkeypox in Massachusetts: State health officials confirm two more infections » Boston Herald

Pfizer COVID-19 appears effective for kids under 5 » Boston Globe

Police agencies struggle to find new blood » The Eagle Tribune

‘Like moving deck chairs on the Titanic’: mixed local reactions to Senate gun control deal » Boston Globe

Local leaders call for action as ghost guns continue to impact Springfield streets » Western Mass News

Senators announce bipartisan framework for gun deal after recent mass shootings » Boston Globe

Editorial: BPD needs more safeguards for its growing drone surveillance program » Boston Globe

State reform law means Westfield police will lose auxiliary volunteers » MassLive

Legislators have obligation to finish budget on time (Editorial) » MassLive

Opinion: With insufficient funds and staff, we’re loving our state parks to death » Boston Globe

Attorney General Maura Healey Visiting Cape Cod » Cape Cod Online

Boston Chamber head says a lack of confidence in the T is major challenge for businesses » Boston Herald

Sumner Tunnel closure breeds traffic, worries in East Boston » Boston Herald

Urine luck: MBTA plans to clean soiled elevators with new program » Boston Herald

They offer help with CharlieCards and directions. At $102 million, panel mulls if T Ambassador contract is too pricey. » Boston Globe

It’s been eight months since a T escalator maimed riders. The machine remains out of service. » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Voters May Get Last Word on Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants » WBSM

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9:00am Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

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

10:00am Board of Registration in Podiatry Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams

11:00am LGBT Aging Commission, Virtual Hearing

2:00pm Department of Mental Health Public Hearing, Via Zoom

3:00pm 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution, Virtual Hearing

5:30pm Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Sen. Jason Lewis with Attorney General Maura Healey

7:00pm Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasure Lawrence Summers on GBH News' Greater Boston, GBH 2

10:30am Governor's Council Meeting, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

10:00am Department of Revenue Public Hearing, Via Webex

10:00am The Future of Work: Downtown Revitalization hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, High Street Place Food Fall, 100 High Street, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

5:30pm Boston Business Journal's Best Places To Work 2022, Boston Park Plaza, 50 Park Plaza, Boston

6:00pm Reception for State Rep. Natalie Blais

6:30pm Fundraising Reception for State Rep. Candidate Tristan Smith

7:00pm Fundraiser for State Senate Candidate Robyn Kennedy

11:00am Division of Insurance Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Registry of Motor Vehicles Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

Audit Identifies Barriers to Access in Operational Services Division » MA Office of the State Auditor

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden Pays $5,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law » MA State Ethics Commission

A Call for Climate Justice at the InterAmerican Court of Human Rights » Union of Concerned Scientists

Congresswoman Trahan Announces $3 Million In Head Start Funding For Making Opportunity Count In Fitchburg » Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan