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Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Gardner Auditorium
1:00pm
Board of Fire Prevention Regulations Public Hearing
Boards & Commissions Room, Department of Fire Services, State Road, Stow
5:00pm
Safe Patient Limits Ballot Campaign Gathering
Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Place, Boston
5:30pm
Orange House Party for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline
Orange Innovation Center, 131 West Main Street, Orange
5:30pm
Orange House Party for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline
Orange Innovation Center, 131 West Main Street, Orange
6:00pm
Rep. Natalie Higgins' 30th Birthday Party
435 Bar & Grille, 435 Lancaster Street, Leominster
6:00pm
Mass Victory Plymouth Office Opening Kickoff Party
202 South Meadow Road, Plymouth
6:00pm
Rep. Natalie Higgins' 30th Birthday Party
435 Bar & Grille, 435 Lancaster Street, Leominster
6:00pm
Mass Victory Plymouth Office Opening Kickoff Party
202 South Meadow Road, Plymouth
6:30pm
Needham Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey
Home of Sanjay & Greeshman Shetty, 73 Stonecrest Drive, Needham
6:30pm
Needham Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey
Home of Sanjay & Greeshman Shetty, 73 Stonecrest Drive, Needham
7:00pm
Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Hajjar House Party
89 Countryside Lane, Milton
7:00pm
Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Hajjar House Party
89 Countryside Lane, Milton
7:00pm
Summer Social with State Rep. Candidate Sean Costello
Station Eight, 1899 Ocean Street, Marshfield
7:00pm
Summer Social with State Rep. Candidate Sean Costello
Station Eight, 1899 Ocean Street, Marshfield
Quote of the Day
“We had the votes to pass it in the House and the Senate, but the time ran out,”... “It was devastating to lose something you’ve worked on for six years and it’s so close to passage,”
On the conversion therapy ban bill not being enacted at the end of the formal session
News by Category
Business
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Sun Chronicle under new ownership
The Sun Chronicle
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Jobs bill grew to $1.15 billion in House-Senate talks
State House News Service
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Wide-ranging bill is meant to spur economic development
Boston Globe
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As Amazon Enters Government Purchasing Market, Signs of a Bad Deal Emerge
Governing
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Town Fair Tire settles allegations of illegal asbestos work during Springfield store expansion
WWLP 22
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3D guns leave area merchants unimpressed
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Community benefit district bill stalls in Legislature
The Herald News
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Budget funds GMGI project
Gloucester Times
Cannabis & Psychedelics
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Framingham panel recommends limit of six pot shops
The Metro West Daily News
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She used marijuana after work, and got fired. Now she’s fighting back
Boston Globe
Civil Rights
Education
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Education advocates blast Legislature for inactivity on funding formula
Boston Herald
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Harvard lawsuit divides many in Asian American community
Boston Globe
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Teachers, parents blast Legislature for inaction on school funding
Boston Globe
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A black Smith College student was eating her lunch when an employee called police
Boston Globe
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Negotiations Collapse On Education Funding Bill As Legislative Session Ends
WBUR
Environment
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Compromise energy bill criticized as too weak
The Recorder
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Law credited with protecting fish and livelihoods is being targeted by GOP
Boston Globe
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State Grant To Fund Monomoy Refuge Trail Improvements
The Cape Cod Chronicle
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Brockton lawmakers secure park funds through budget amendment
The Enterprise
Gaming
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Horse racing, simulcast wagering back on in Massachusetts
State House News Service
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Statehouse mix up brings horse racing to a halt
The Sun Chronicle
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MGM Strikes Gambling Deal With Pro Basketball. Will Massachusetts Play Along?
New England Public Radio
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Fantasy sports remain untaxed
Salem News
Health Care
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Legislators fail to come together on health care overhaul bills
Boston Business Journal
Housing
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Housing bill down but not out
The Recorder
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Timeshare owners speak of their struggles at Provincetown's Harbor Hill
Wicked Local Truro
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Baker Halts Momentum On Short-Term Rental Bill
WBUR
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Massachusetts legislators override veto of funding to help homeowners with crumbling concrete
MassLive
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Airbnb bill is now uncertain in Mass. after Baker’s changes
Boston Globe
Labor
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Sheet metal workers go on strike
Boston Globe
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Attorney General Maura Healey meets Girls Inc. teens in summer jobs program in Worcester
Worcester Telegram
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Winchester construction company failed to pay workers minimum wage
Wicked Local Winchester
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Healey sees summer jobs grant in action at Holyoke Boys & Girls club
Gazette Net
Legislative
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Gov. Charlie Baker: Budget delays may have affected other legislative bills
MassLive
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These bills failed to make it through the Legislature in 2018
MassLive
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State Secretary William Galvin pushing for automatic voter registration bill
WWLP 22
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Rep. Ferguson advocates for funding to benefit special education, health insurance
The Landmark
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Gov. Baker reviewing slew of bills approved by lawmakers
WRAL
Local Government
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Decision on permit for Long Island Bridge project postponed again
Patriot Ledger
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Former state rep. Jennifer Callahan of Sutton is named town manager in Oxford
Worcester Telegram
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Town administrator disputes claims after Blandford police force resigns
The Berkshire Eagle
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'Transparent' Mayor Walsh mum as library workers suspended, cops called in
Boston Herald
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Middleboro Selectmen vote to join lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies
South Coast Today
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Climate change risk plan presented to Swansea selectmen
South Coast Today
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State lawmakers OK limited mixed use at State Pier
South Coast Today
Public Safety
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State Rep. Linsky crafting bill to address 3D-printed firearms
Patriot Ledger
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Everett firefighter recalls blaze that left him badly burned
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Legislators Slot $75K into State Budget for Radios for Gloucester Police
Govtech.com
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Retired officers appointed as special police officers in Springfield
WWLP 22
State Government
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State primary absentee ballots are available
Milford Daily News