Today’s MASSterList is Ready

PROBATION:
WBUR:House Speaker DeLeo Explains Probation Commission, Overhaul Plans | WBUR
Republican:Supreme Judicial Court appoints special task force to investigate hiring in Massachusetts court system
AP: Harshbarger to lead Mass. courts hiring review – Boston.com

FEDERAL TAX DEAL:
Sun-Chron:State Dems resist tax deal – The Sun Chronicle Online – News
What they said: Massachusetts politicians on Bush tax cut compromise | masslive.com
Worcester T&G:McGovern to vote against ‘tax cuts for millionaires’

GAMBLING:
DeLeo wants to compromise on casinos | WWLP.com

EDUCATION:
Boosters laud charter schools at hearing – Boston Globe

HEALTHCARE:
MetroWest: MassDevelopment $25 million bond to help expand Natick healthcare

PEOPLE:
AP:Suzanne Bump names supporters to key posts
Herald: BostonHerald.com – Blogs: Katy on the Campaign Trail» Blog Archive » Charlie Baker chimes for charity
WL:Patrick, Koutoujian make for a Democratic party at Waltham tavern – Waltham, Massachusetts – Wicked Local Waltham
AP: Sen. Kerry mourns death of Elizabeth Edwards – Boston.com

MISC NEWS:
Cape Cod Times: State looks to pop ‘bobbles’
WBUR:Veteran TV Journalist Kravetz Named WBUR GM

LOCAL HEADLINES:
Sun-Chron:No word from state on raise for mayor – The Sun Chronicle Online – News
Cape Cod Times: ‘We are really energized’ over regionalization