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Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery: Public Hearing
B-1
10:30am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure: Public Hearing
A-2
11:00am
Mass. Department of Energy Resources Public Hearing
MassDEP Headquarters, One Winter Street, 2nd Floor, Boston
11:00am
Massachusetts Missing Children's Day
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws: Public Hearing
B-1
5:30pm
State Sen. Candidate Ryan O'Donnell Campaign Kickoff
Spare Time Northampton & City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant Street, Northampton
5:30pm
LGBT Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Alexandra Chandler
Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston
5:30pm
State Sen. Candidate Ryan O'Donnell Campaign Kickoff
Spare Time Northampton & City Sports Grille, 525 Pleasant Street, Northampton
5:30pm
LGBT Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Alexandra Chandler
Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston
6:00pm
State Rep. Candidate Tram Nguyen Campaign Kickoff
Palmers Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm Street, Andover
6:00pm
Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Lindsay Sabadosa
Wellness House, 27 Brewster Court, Northampton
6:00pm
Mass. Department of Energy Resources Public Hearing
Springfield Central Library, Community Room, 220 State Street, Springfield
6:00pm
State Rep. Candidate Tram Nguyen Campaign Kickoff
Palmers Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm Street, Andover
6:00pm
Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Lindsay Sabadosa
Wellness House, 27 Brewster Court, Northampton
7:00pm
State Rep. Tim Whelan Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Gov. Charlie Baker
Yarmouth House, 335 Route 28, West Yarmouth
7:00pm
Pasta Party for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate
The Next Page Cafe, 550 Broad Street, Weymouth
7:00pm
State Sen. Candidate Jo Comerford Northampton Campaign Kickoff
39 Munroe Street, Northampton
7:00pm
State Rep. Tim Whelan Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Gov. Charlie Baker
Yarmouth House, 335 Route 28, West Yarmouth
7:00pm
Pasta Party for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate
The Next Page Cafe, 550 Broad Street, Weymouth
7:00pm
State Sen. Candidate Jo Comerford Northampton Campaign Kickoff
39 Munroe Street, Northampton
Birthday: State Senator Michael Rodrigues
Quote of the Day
“I don’t think that I would point to the president as a role model for my grandkids on the basis of his personal style,”
Speaking about President Donald Trump.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Elizabeth Warren not yet ready to support impeaching President Donald Trump
MassLive
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Warren Questions Trump’s North Korea Strategy
GBH News
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Women’s rights PAC asks candidates seeking endorsements to air sex harassment accusations
Boston Globe
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An open letter to Joe Kennedy III: Here’s how to run for president
Boston Globe
Business
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Amazon still in 'back and forth' with Massachusetts and others on second headquarters, according to Gov. Charlie Baker
MassLive
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AMG chief executive diagnosed with ALS, will step down
Boston Globe
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Boston-area businesses commit to ban employees from buying sex
Boston Globe
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Businesses pledge to crack down on employees buying sex on company time
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts bill would make in-state lobster processing easier
Undercurrent News
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King Philip Mill demolition begins
The Herald News
Cannabis
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Lowell Council adopts fines for pot smoking in public places
Lowell Sun
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Marijuana's potential for pain relief and economic booster discussed by Holyoke panel
MassLive
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Marijuana greenhouse the size of 17 football fields would bring 300 jobs; Why some Charlton residents are saying, 'You screwed us'
MassLive
Crimes
Education
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Brookline Will Change Name Of School Named For Slave Owner
Brookline Patch
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Local lawmakers fighting for money to study MCAS alternatives
The Sun Chronicle
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Tri-County Schools in Easthampton shutting down after 30 years of providing out-of-district SPED services
MassLive
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Study shows UMass admission tougher for in-state applicants
Lowell Sun
Environment
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DCR begins $2 million Pilgrim Memorial State Park renovation
Wicked Local Plymouth
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The next Big Dig? UMass study warns Boston Harbor barrier not worth cost or effort
Boston Globe
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Local communities to receive grants to prepare for climate change
Patriot Ledger
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State officials look to shore up coastal communities
Cape Cod Times
Gaming
Health Care
Housing
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Affordable housing still scarce in Massachusetts communities
Patriot Ledger
Human Services
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States rethink welfare cap for children
Gazette Net
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
- State Rep. Kay Khan to Give Lifetime Achievement Award at the Woman of the Year Awards Gala
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State Rep. John Velis will be deployed to Afghanistan in June
MassLive
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Should there be a doctor in the (State) House?
Boston Globe
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Westfield rep deploying to Afghanistan for extended period
State House News Service
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Westfield Rep. deploying to Afghanistan for extended period
WWLP 22
Local Government
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Rockland town administrator placed on leave pending harassment investigation
Patriot Ledger
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In Clarksburg, no candidates for open Select Board seat
The Berkshire Eagle
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23-year-old wants to bring new blood to Attleboro City Council
The Sun Chronicle
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Springfield to close main entrance to Forest Park for summer to complete major culvert repair before Bright Nights begins
MassLive
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Sherborn fire and police discuss preparedness with Selectmen
Wicked Local Sherborn
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Proposed Braintree dog park clears second hurdle
Wicked Local Braintree
Public Safety
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Baker will seek greater penalties for serial sex offenders
WCVB
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Impoundment bill targets vehicles left behind after overdoses
State House News Service
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Mass. House committee calls for private athletic program legislation
Worcester Business Journal
- House of Representatives approves revenue for police training
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Haverhill Receives $682K Grant to Bring UTEC Gang Outreach to City
WHAV
State Finance
State Government
Taxation
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Tax cut supporters say it will spur growth
The Salem News