— In the end, it wasn’t even close: “Senate Snubs Boston Tax Shift Proposal” (B&T)

— Quebec hydroelectricity finally flowing south is a true good-news story that isn’t getting near enough attention: “A decade in the making, clean energy power line for Mass. is up and running”  (GBH)

— Hopefully, this projected trend is accurate. We desperately need more ‘missing middle’ housing: “Smaller, Better New Houses Coming” (B & T)

— The feds admitted a mistake – but still won’t give her justice: “A mistakenly deported Babson student’s lawyer wants a judge to order her return” (ABC News)

— One step closer to a developer ruining an entire neighborhood: “The Burren agrees to move into a future Davis Square high-rise” (WBUR)

— Another higher-ed land sale in the offing? “Hampshire College warned of potential closure by auditors” (BBJ)

— Every time you think the MassGOP couldn’t sink any lower, it sinks lower: “Republican candidates in Mass. are bankrolling their campaigns amid little support from state party” (Globe)

— No kidding. They never have. “Supersize CEO Pay Packages Aren’t Paying Off for Shareholders” (WSJ)

— Hugo Gonzalez is good, but let’s not overdo it with the praise: “Boston Celtics rookie exceeding every expectation at midway mark” (MassLive)