11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

Last day of the 2021-2022 legislative cycle

The minimum wage in Mass. is finally $15. What now? » Boston Globe

In 2023, expect a renewed fight over Massachusetts’ minimum wage » WGBH

Will seniors get a break from the millionaire’s tax? Maura Healey won’t say » Boston Herald

Charlie Baker wraps up 8 years as Mass. governor. Analysts ponder how he'll be remembered » WBUR

Despite close relationship with Healey, Campbell must chart her own course as AG » Boston Globe

Judge Dismisses Rep. Mirra’s Challenge of One-Vote Loss » State House News Service

The state’s ‘front door’ to behavioral health care set to open as demand for services soars » Boston Globe

A movement is building to get women into construction » Boston Globe

A Toxic Stew on Cape Cod: Human Waste and Warming Water » New York Times

ME: A change in Maine law prompts a wave of new church abuse allegations » Boston Globe

NH: Transgender worker denied health care files discrimination complaint » Boston Globe

CT: Recreational cannabis stores are coming to CT Jan. 10. Here’s where they are and what you need to know. » Hartford Courant

NY: Eric Adams fights crime by day, parties by night and thinks he’s the future of the Democratic Party » Politico

NY: New York City police have stopped and questioned more people this year than last, as Mayor Adams cracks down on crime. » Gothamist

NY: Brazilian Authorities Will Revive Fraud Case Against George Santos » New York Times

NJ: Giant offshore wind turbines take shape as NJ turns on major manufacturing plant » Gothamist

NJ: Feds accuse pharma giant of drug law violations that fed opioid epidemic » NJ.com

NJ: Boards approve insurance mandates for abortion effective Jan. 1 » POLITICO Pro

FL: Rick Scott had a rocky year, but he’s still a favorite for reelection » Orlando Sentinel

FL: Muzzled by DeSantis, Critical Race Theory Professors Cancel Courses or Modify Their Teaching » ProPublica

MN: Minnesota Legislature: Democrats seize full control as 2023-2024 session begins » Axios

CO: Colorado Democrats press for tougher gun laws after Club Q shooting » Axios

Here Are the House Republicans to Watch if McCarthy’s Bid for Speaker Falters » New York Times

The Case for Wearing Masks Forever » The New Yorker

Glenn Youngkin, Larry Hogan have little in common — except big ambitions » Washington Post

GOP governor: Jan. 6 should disqualify Trump from holding office » The Hill

A Comprehensive Guide to Why a Ron DeSantis Presidency Would Be as Terrifying as a Trump One » Vanity Fair

The Shameful Open Secret Behind Southwest’s Failure » New York Times

The ‘Red Wave’ Washout: How Skewed Polls Fed a False Election Narrative » New York Times

Kevin McCarthy has long wanted to be speaker of the House. Now he faces his moment of truth. » Boston Globe

GOP sounds alarm over struggles with Gen Z voters » The Hill

Developer setting stage for large warehouse at Showcase Cinemas site in Worcester » Worcester Telegram

What’s in store for downtown Boston in 2023? Here are nine predictions. » Boston Globe

Constant Contact boss bucks the trend by choosing downtown Boston to expand » Boston Globe

Petition backing Nipmuc garners support » Amherst Bulletin

Will Mass. see a recession or a slowdown? 5 predictions for the 2023 economy » WBUR

Report: Mass. food delivery trips double during the pandemic, researchers urge greener transportation options » WBUR

$180,000 in State Grants Boosting Food Safety Locally » Cape Cod Online

A peek inside the Z’s $31 million remake » The New Bedford Light

Bristol Community College's computer systems hacked in ransomeware attack » The Sun Chronicle

More Massachusetts communities encourage students to mask upon return from winter break » WCVB

Strife in the schools: Education Dept. logs record number of discrimination complaints » Boston Globe

Mask measures return to Northampton schools » Gazette Net

Walters: You can’t mask fear in city schools » Boston Herald

A New England Town Invaded by Coyotes Calls in the Sharpshooters » New York Times

With climate education, Hitchcock Center looks to help children envision ideal world » Gazette Net

Opinion: Use opioid settlement funds to educate doctors » Boston Globe

Gov.-elect Healey says addressing PCA workforce shortage is at 'top of the list' » The Metro West Daily News

Number of housing units approved in Boston dropped in 2022 » Boston Herald

Fire prompts warning about illegal apartments » Lynn Daily News Item

Haverhill landlord to pay $40K to settle fraud claims » The Eagle Tribune

Jim McGovern brings fight to end hunger to the halls of Congress » Boston Globe

Harmony Montgomery case shows Mass. child welfare system is still troubled » Worcester Telegram

NHL initiative to support construction of recreational facility in Dorchester » Boston Globe

Gov.-elect Maura Healey hosts toy drive in Springfield to kick off 'Team Up Massachusetts' » Spectrum News

How one Afghan family is forging a new community in Lowell » Boston Globe

New language program to benefit older immigrants at Jones Library » Gazette Net

Incoming Berkshire district attorney Timothy Shugrue claims he didn’t get the transition help he needed. Email records show repeated outreach by Andrea Harrington’s office » Berkshire Eagle

Tucker takes 'life-changing' oath » Salem News

Boston COVID-19 vaccine mandate heading to Supreme Judicial Court this week » Boston Herald

Changes loom for Massachusetts’ Paid Family Medical Leave law in 2023 » The Center Square

Massachusetts One of Only Three States Now Requiring $15 Minimum Wage » WHAV

On Beacon Hill, a Lesser Legacy or No Less than the Beginning? » Western Mass Politics and Insight

Done Wrestling with Hiring, Oliveira Announces Senate Staff » Western Mass Politics and Insight

CPA panel supports $700K for school playing fields in Amherst » Gazette Net

Former Fall River mayor Sam Sutter announces campaign to take on incumbent Paul Coogan » The Herald News

Who is your newly elected representative? Here's what Berkshire County residents need to know » Berkshire Eagle

Mass. prepares for a historic week as Healey and Driscoll take office » WBUR

Robbins: George Santos is a liar’s liar » Boston Herald

Brandi Carlile to headline Maura Healey inauguration at TD Garden » Boston Herald

What to know about Healey's inauguration Garden party » Axios

Access to medical abortion will soon be available on Cape Cod » Cape Cod Times

Nonprofit to begin providing medication abortion services in New Bedford » New Bedford Light

Elected as a fixer, Charlie Baker leaves a legacy marked by crises and an enduring trust in him to navigate them » Boston Globe

The lieutenant governor isn’t usually a powerful post. Kim Driscoll may change that. » Boston Globe

Maura Healey begins inaugural tour with stops in Springfield, Worcester » Boston Herald

After 'full life of public service,' outgoing Lt. Gov. Polito eyes mentoring role » The Metro West Daily News

Baker’s last days: How to watch the outgoing governor’s farewell speech » MassLive

With Little Time Left in Office, Gov. Baker Happy to Look Back on Accomplishments » NBC Boston

New Massachusetts Governor Healey Takes Huge Pay Raise » WBSM

Healey, Driscoll discuss plans to prioritize western Mass. after inauguration » Western Mass News

Incoming Gov. Maura Healey tours state ahead of inauguration » Boston Herald

Maura Healey, Kim Driscoll celebrate Three Kings Day in Springfield on way to historic inauguration » MassLive

Editorial: Back Maura Healey’s public records words with action » Lowell Sun

Wealth surtax strategies still in flux » Gloucester Times

New Year, same T: MBTA service disruptions coming on Orange, Green, and Red lines » Boston Herald

Opinion: Southwest’s woes aside, all the airlines stink. Congress, do something. » Boston Globe

MBTA starts 2023 with fewer Orange Line trains » WCVB

New Law Protects “Vulnerable” Road Users » State House News Service

DPU Rejects Bid to Scrap Wind Contracts, Approves Them Instead » State House News Service

Opinion: A clean energy power system isn’t as simple as flipping a switch » Boston Globe

Adams, Great Barrington Receive Water Project Loan Forgiveness Funds » iBerkshires

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