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Tomorrow at 8:30 AM, Gov. Maura Healey will join Massport CEO Rich Davis live on KISS 108 to announce the Voice of Logan finalists.

NEW: Massachusetts has secured $130 million in federal funding to advance the West-East Rail project. The investment will modernize infrastructure around Springfield Union Station, laying the groundwork for expanded passenger rail connections between Boston, Springfield, and Albany.

Thirty-five years ago, the city of Chelsea started the week without enough money to pay its teachers, police officers or firefighters and ended the week as the first Massachusetts community since the Great Depression to be taken over by the state.

NEW: Mariah Lancaster has ended her 6th Congressional District primary campaign and endorsed state Rep. Tram Nguyen.

"I'm going to have to save up pretty much all of my money to be able to one day afford to buy a house in the 18th Essex district. That's something that people my age, especially, that grew up here and want to stay here are really struggling with. We can't move out or we have to move away."

Possibility is what clean energy -- offshore wind and hydropower -- represented to the crowd of lawmakers, advocates and officials who gathered on the grass 10 years ago to watch Gov. Baker sign the law that pushed Massachusetts into its post-Cape Wind era of renewable energy.

After puttering around on the runway early in the week, the Legislature by Friday night was flying at cruising altitude, heading off into the sunset of campaign season but aware that they could be rerouted to Beacon Hill at any time.

We’re excited to have Katie’s experience and deep political and policy insight drive our coverage. Katie will dig beyond the headlines to deliver the context that insiders count on. #MAPoli

We’re thrilled to share that Affiliated News Services has named Katie Lannan as the next editor of MASSterList. She’ll be in your inbox early next month. #MAPoli massterlist.com/p/katie-lann...

Doug Howgate’s resume includes a rise through the ranks of the Market Basket in Fitchburg, a job at the pharmacy at Hanscom Air Force Base, and a stint at the Worcester art gallery at the college he was attending, Holy Cross. #MAPoli

NEXT WEEK: How will Boston navigate federal policy shifts, economic woes, and political uncertainty in 2026? Mayor Michelle Wu joins @kelleratlarge for an in-person fireside chat on Wednesday at the MCLE. Sign up: events.humanitix.com/keller-wu

Michlewitz: Rent control deal needs more of real estate industry on board

Moulton: Ed Markey is not a coward...

Deaton: F the Republican Party. F the Democrat Party. Moulton: If you feel so strongly about this, why aren't you running as an Independent?

NEW: Negotiators strike deal to spend $1.35 billion in income surtax funds and allocate more than $207 million in General Fund revenues, including on DTA caseworkers and home heating aid. #mapoli

How will Boston navigate federal policy challenges and economic woes in a time of political uncertainty? Kicking off a blockbuster summer, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will join MASSterList columnist Jon Keller for an in-person fireside chat on June 24 at the MCLE in Downtown Crossing.

NEW: Gov. Healey on Thursday plans to announce the "statewide guidance" she ordered in January relative to interactions with ICE agents at schools, childcare providers, higher education campuses, healthcare facilities and places of worship. #mapoli

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Anybody interested in tracking the rising temperature of the U.S. Senate primary featuring incumbent Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton would do well to look at a government watchdog jumping into the fray with a critique of a “dark money” group.

NEW: Gov. Healey names former Revenue Commissioner Chris Harding as Cannabis Commission chair, names western Mass. economic development official Xiomara DeLobato and cannabis law advisor Anthony Wilson to round out reshaped CCC. #mapoli

For all the talk of a new and improved MBTA, Massachusetts voters appear to be less than sanguine about the state of the public transit system, according to a new poll that also has Gov. Maura Healey with an underwater approval rating.

Political conflict is often driven by time and money. The GOP primary for governor has all three things these days, with a former Reebok executive cutting a check to help fuel some of the fighting. #MAPoli

"20+ years ago, there was this cute little company started in Harvard called Facebook. We all thought it was nice, how these kids played Facebook with their friends at Harvard and other colleges, and we didn't understand how big this would be." Lawmakers have not passed legislation regulating AI.

If the Legislature had run the Boston Marathon this week, it would probably still be stuck in Hopkinton — with school vacation week grinding legislative activity nearly to a halt. #MAPoli

On Tuesday, April 22, 2008, @statehousenews.com debuted a new feature offering subscribers a compendium of headlines from across Massachusetts in their inboxes. A newsletter before newsletters were cool. Then, now, always — the original #MAPoli newsletter: @massterlist.com 🐐

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NEW: Just before the Celtics' tip-off, Gov. Healey’s office announced she signed a cannabis reform bill shrinking the CCC from 5 to 3 members. The law gives the governor sole appointment power, stripping the treasurer and AG of the authority they’ve held since 2017. #MAPoli

For one day at least, the whole world really was beneath the golden dome of the State House.

NEW: Jonathan Zlotnik, a Worcester County state rep, decided against running for another two-year term in the House, opening up a seat that represents the city of Gardner and surrounding towns. He declined to discuss what his next job is, but said he was staying in the area. #MAPoli

When asked about Rachael Rollins, some Boston insiders wonder if this is all about promoting her new podcast with former Celtics captain Dana Barros. Called “Ball and Order,” just one episode exists and its discussion of topics was already out-of-date when it was posted on April 8.

As Massachusetts residents face a deadline to file their IRS returns, the campaign pushing a state income tax cut is launching a digital ad campaign and three websites to promote its proposed ballot question. #MAPoli

Will Nexstar, owner of Springfield’s WWLP-TV, “22 News,” fill an opening for their State House reporter? The station group is engaged in a regulatory and judicial battle to acquire rival Tegna. Restructuring efforts from the deal would be expected, leading to layoffs and cost cutting.

Time stops for no man, and the 16 years elapsed since Scott Brown’s big upset may have eroded some of his strengths. He was a fresh face in 2010 with a triumphant life story and an array of timely props. But recent polling has him lagging behind John Sununu with a favorability rating underwater.

Chris Oates has spent several years analyzing some of the information that flows out of Beacon Hill. Now he wants to take a look under the hood from inside. #MAPoli

Nice lead by @gintautasd.bsky.social: "Town officials in Foxborough have local World Cup organizers by the soccer balls." #mapoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/wu-weighs-...

It's a curious moment for Maura Healey. As the state is simultaneously scaling back state employee health coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs amid skyrocketing costs, she is publicly defending the freedom to sip a large sugary iced coffee. #MAPoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/controvers...

Totally true tales of the Governor’s Council. We like and respect one another. It’s a pleasure to work with all my colleagues. Thanks, @massterlist.com! #mapoli

From the audit to immigration to ballot questions and more: Jon Keller’s @massterlist.com interview with House Speaker Mariano and Sen. Pres. Spilka has been posted... www.youtube.com/watch?v=uceO... Today‘s Morning Email today explains why it’s a MUST-WATCH… massterlist.com/2026/03/02/t...

“The Auditor has made false claims in the press while not doing the work of answering the questions posed to her. This inflammatory language is a prime example of why the Senate believes she is incapable of an independent audit, even if such an audit was possible under our Constitution.” #MAPoli

I talked with @gintautasd.bsky.social of @massterlist.com about @massago.bsky.social's decision to leave Xitter: "“The days when everybody could gather around the social media campfire are pretty much over." #mapoli massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/ag-campbel...

Democrat Auditor Diana DiZoglio has not committed to supporting Democrat Governor Maura Healey’s reelection campaign, despite the absence of any bona fide Democrat primary challengers. According to DiZoglio, Healey has not returned her phone calls in over a year. #MAPoli

Join us for Keller @ Large LIVE in conversation with House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka on Wednesday (Feb 25) at the MCLE in Boston. More info/sign-up: events.humanitix.com/kellerlive #MAPoli

Donnelly: The challenges facing the Mass. economy are mounting, but please stay. If you like a challenge, Massachusetts is the place to be. #MAPoli