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11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:45am Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health, Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street, Worcester

5:00pm An Evening with Congressman Richard Neal

5:00pm An Evening with Congressman Richard Neal

6:00pm Meet & Greet and Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Rich Palmieri

6:00pm Meet & Greet and Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Rich Palmieri

“I think she’s more focused on trying to earn the nomination of the radical wing of the Democrat Party for 2020, whereas I’m more focused on delivering for Massachusetts, and I am going to be a partner down in Washington . . . I will have a seat at the table she will never have,”

Representative Geoff Diehl

Speaking about Elizabeth Warren.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

‘Listen up, Mr. President: Tick, tock,’ Warren tells Trump » Boston Globe

Business

Antitrust law, Net giants, speech: US treads on new ground » Boston Globe

They’re betting you’ll enjoy robot-prepared meals » Boston Globe

Amazon is going to grow fast even in HQ2 cities that don't win the big prize » Boston Business Journal

Could $700 from the 1960s hold up plans to build business park at golf course? » South Coast Today

Officials celebrate Comcast broadband expansion in 9 rural Western Massachusetts towns » MassLive

Saving greyhounds: Massachusetts dog shelter plagued in controversy seeks comeback » MassLive

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Where there's smoke, there's a discussion in Lunenburg soon » State House News Service

Domestic Relations

Report finds domestic violence murders on the rise » The Eagle Tribune

Education

Former Lowell resident joins UMass Board of Trustees »

Sen. Moore, Gov. Baker Take Part in Roundtable on Early College Programs » Go Local Worcester

Environment

Exxon appeals Massachusetts climate case to Supreme Court » The Hill

Federal

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump’s Cabinet Should Just Invoke the 25th Amendment Already » Boston Magazine

Gaming

Latest Mashpee Wampanoag land-in-trust decision elicits joy and dismay »

Health Care

One on One: James Leary, vice president of government and community relations at UMass Memorial Health Care » Worcester Telegram

Hope for new macular degeneration treatments buoys patients » Boston Globe

Legislative

Post-Primary, It's Lame Duck Season In The Massachusetts Legislature » New England Public Radio

Local Government

West Newbury finalizes plans for 200th anniversary » Newburyport News

US prosecutors look to resurrect City Hall indictment in Boston Calling case » Boston Globe

Opinion

Probe of St. John’s Seminary needs independence » Boston Globe

Marty Walsh’s very bad week » Boston Globe

Democracy and the cultural ideal » Boston Globe

In youth vote, a force for change is ready — and waiting — to be activated » Boston Globe

Young voters, claim your power » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker: Four years later » Boston Globe

Americans are the greatest threat to their democracy » Boston Globe

Our Opinion: After dramatic primaries, focus shifts to November » The Berkshire Eagle

Jim Hand: Television advertising fading as a force in politics » The Sun Chronicle

Boston pols find appeal limited outside city » Boston Herald

Feeling queasy about Charlie Baker’s endorsement of Trump-loving Geoff Diehl » Boston Globe

By John Berkowitz, Aaron Vega, John Scibak and Ellen Story: W. Mass. candidates pledge support for 'Death With Dignity' bill » The Berkshire Eagle

Politics

State Primary: Tri-Towns give nod to Baker, Gonzalez, Diehl, Galvin » Wicked Local Topsfield

BAKER and GONZALEZ’ spar — RECOUNT ready in MA-03 — PRESSLEY reflects » Politico

Elugardo, Pressley beat longtime incumbents » Mission Hill Gazette

Higher voter turnout in Hingham than expected » Wicked Local Hingham

Mindy Domb declares victory over Eric Nakajima in 3rd Hampshire District primary » MassLive

Primary wins may seal seats for some Democrats » Newburyport News

Turnout high; Third Congressional District was tight » Worcester Telegram

Koh files for recount in 3rd Congressional District race » Newburyport News

Daniel Koh Filing for Recount in Tight Race for Tsongas’ Seat » Roll Call

Baker endorses full GOP slate » The Metro West Daily News

Gonzalez slams Baker for supporting GOP ticket » Commonwealth Magazine

Second-class citizens no longer: Berkshire second-home owners eye greater involvement, voting rights » the Berkshire edge

Ryan cleared path for Trahan »

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Secretary Galvin gets last laugh » The Metro West Daily News

The life and rise of Ayanna Pressley » Boston Globe

Trahan leads Koh by 132 votes in 3rd District recount » The Valley Dispatch

Hitting the campaign trail, Geoff Diehl pledges strong tie with Trump » Boston Globe

Can a Democrat unseat Massachusetts' popular GOP governor? » Boston Herald

Democratic Nominee For Governor Jay Gonzalez: ‘I’m Not Deval Patrick’ » GBH News

Baker backing full GOP slate, but says he's focused on his race » WCVB

As recount looms, Trahan says her lead has doubled » The Eagle Tribune

Ayanna Pressley wasn’t the only big winner Tuesday » Boston Herald

Lantigua eyes another bid for mayor in 2021 » The Eagle Tribune

Surge Of MA Progressives Has Democrats Hopeful For November » Brookline Patch

Recount pending, but Trahan's on the move » The Valley Dispatch

Trahan's lead over Koh widens with official results » The Eagle Tribune

Haverhill’s Chandler Pursuing Activism Post-Primary: ‘No Specific Plans’ for Future Office » WHAV

Anti-Citizens United ballot committee has little money to spend on Massachusetts campaign » MassLive

Jay Gonzalez Calls GOP's $60 Billion Spending Plan Claims Ridiculous » WBUR

Democrats gather for unity rally for candidates in Massachusetts » Boston 25 News

On the Record: Fresh off primary win, Geoff Diehl discusses Trump and Warren » WCVB

Charlie Baker defends himself as Democrats criticize » Boston Herald

Clear contrast between Ross and Rausch in state Senate race » The Sun Chronicle

Councilor Ayanna Pressley Defeats Congressman Capuano:Capuano Took Charlestown with 60 Percent of the Vote » Charlestown Bridge

Primary turnout topped or neared 50% in many county communities » Gazette Net

Democrat Domenic Sarno Justifies His Endorsement Of Republican Charlie Baker » New England Public Radio

Disagreeing agreeably » Commonwealth Magazine

Gonzalez faces steep election odds » The Recorder

Public Safety

Cyclists make "Ride to Remember" from Springfield to State House » Boston 25 News

State Government

Charlie Baker stops for beer and banter at L Street Tavern in South Boston » Boston Globe

Galvin orders recount in 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary »

Transportation

Were reports of licenses issued to dead people greatly exaggerated? »

Natick Gets Complete Streets Funding Program Award » Brookline Patch

Blue Line needs urgent attention » Commonwealth Magazine

Crumbling concrete, leaking roofs, and busted elevators: the state of the T » Boston Globe

RMV: License audit used outdated data »

Danvers pushes forward on rail trail expansion » The Salem News

Friday's Late-Breaking News

Chronic inflammation may cause long COVID — and could be the secret to treatment, new study says » Boston Globe

Norovirus outbreak closes Medford school for second day. Here’s how to prevent the spread. » Boston Globe

Light up, but don't drink, at Mass.'s new cannabis lounges » Axios

PILOTing our way to greater equality » the Berkshire edge

‘The rent is wicked high’: Hadley senior tenants demand rent control, better living conditions » Daily Hampshire Gazette

ICE: Illegal alien behind horrific Everett hit-and-run crossed border under Biden Administration policy » Boston Herald

Court clears West Springfield town operations chief in neighbor dispute » MassLive

Chicopee’s first-ever comprehensive plan wins state award » MassLive

Ooh, that smell! Pot cafes approved in Massachusetts » Boston Herald

DraftKings and Wayfair plan big moves for their headquarters in Boston » Boston Globe

Social media showed person turning Mass. ‘streets into death traps,’ police say » MassLive

Boston hospital cafeteria addresses health code violations after inspection » MassLive

Mayor urges Greenfield School Committee to revive redistricting talks » Greenfield Recorder

She agreed to never work in Cambridge schools again. Then she ran for School Committee — and won. » Boston Globe

Fall River could consider dropping elected mayor, hiring a manager » The Herald News

Mayor urges officials to avoid being 'political bomb throwers' » The Eagle Tribune

For Barr Foundation’s new head, this is a homecoming » Boston Globe

Former Quality Inn in Worcester to open as winter shelter next week » Worcester Telegram

Trade in your unwanted guns for gift cards this weekend in Central Mass. » Worcester Telegram

Editorial: Property tax relief shouldn’t be held hostage to political games » Boston Globe

Howie Carr: ICE was here … for hit-and-run victim » Boston Herald

Boston sued by Judicial Watch for withholding public records tied to Mayor Wu’s pro-immigration rally » Boston Herald

The Dwinell farm hadn’t changed much since colonial times. Then a son asked his dad if he could plant some Christmas trees. » Boston Globe

Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans » WGBH

Boston city councilors weigh eliminating all parking requirements for residential developments » Boston Business Journal

CCC vote moves Massachusetts a step closer to 'new world' of cannabis cafes » WGBH

Group to launch resident-led planning effort for Codman Square in January » Dorchester Reporter

Salisbury's taxes to rise next fiscal year » Newburyport News

Appointed Finance Committee wins narrow approval from Southampton residents » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Opinion: Fellow media should stand as one when Trump attacks reporters » Boston Globe

Opinion: For the makings of a diploma, state is assessing alternatives to tests » Boston Globe

Cannabis commission passes long-awaited marijuana cafe rules » Boston Globe

New health partnership aims to improve access to care in Nashoba Valley » The Harvard Press

Berkshire Organizations Awarded SafetyWorks Grants » iBerkshires

Anheuser-Busch closing its facility in Merrimack next year » WCVB

Leventhal: Louis D. Brown Peace Institute beacon of hope » Boston Herald

NH reps: “New Hampshire can’t afford to lose a friend like Maura” » WWLP 22

State awards more than $750K to strengthen local food programs amid Trump cuts » Boston.com

Oh deer! Massachusetts expands deer hunting as populations surge, Sunday hunting could be coming » Boston Herald

Editorial: America needs more people who work with their hands » Boston Herald

Climate denial is undermining true mission of EPA (The Republican Editorials) » MassLive

Easthampton tenants confront landlord over steep rent hikes » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Commission outlines health care cost-cutting areas » State House Ne

White House flags DEI-themed college essays as potentially unlawful » Boston Globe

Worcester is about to get 360 new apartments. It starts with demolition Monday » MassLive

New allegations levied against convention authority board chair in fight with CEO » Boston Business Journal

They’ll need a bigger stocking: Mass. cities and towns have an ambitious Christmas list » MassLive

Boston Globe chief editor to step down » Boston Business Journal

Boston climate-tech conference set to get bigger for 2026 » Boston Globe

States Suing Over Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee » Bloomberg

Amherst attorney part of group urging state to investigate federal agents » Greenfield Recorder

Mass. Convention Center Authority CEO steps down » Boston Business Journal

Wu delivers on the daily grind. But Beacon Hill stymies her biggest tax ask. Why that matters » MassLive

Boston Herald records request reveals Healey’s office knew about LaMar Cook’s criminal history » Boston Herald

'Waiting for the next child to die': Ex-judge calls for federal probe of MA child welfare system » Worcester Telegram

Indiana Republicans defy Trump and reject his House redistricting push in the state » The Associated Press (AP)

Trump Signs Executive Order That Threatens to Punish States for Passing AI Laws » Wired

FBI struggles to answer questions about antifa designation as domestic terror group » The Hill

The Week Ahead

Monday - 9/10

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:45am Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health, Worcester Senior Center, 128 Providence Street, Worcester

5:00pm An Evening with Congressman Richard Neal

5:00pm An Evening with Congressman Richard Neal

6:00pm Meet & Greet and Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Rich Palmieri

6:00pm Meet & Greet and Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Rich Palmieri

Tuesday - 9/11

8:30am September 11 Commemoration Ceremony, Front Stairs & House Chamber, State House, Boston

10:00am Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 250 Washington Street, Lobby 2 Conference Room, Boston

5:00pm Mass. Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, Ashburton Park, State House, Boston

Wednesday - 9/12

11:00am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

1:30pm Joint Committee on Revenue, Public Hearing

5:30pm Reception for Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

5:30pm Reception for Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Thursday - 9/13

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

Friday - 9/14

7:00pm Hometown Fundraiser for State Auditor Candidate Helen Brady with Gov. Charlie Baker

7:00pm Hometown Fundraiser for State Auditor Candidate Helen Brady with Gov. Charlie Baker

Press Releases

MMA launches ‘The 351’ podcast » Mass. Municipal Association

City of Boston Designates Three Freedom Trail Sites as Official Landmarks » City of Boston

Fitchburg resident sues ICE agent for unlawful use of excessive force during vehicle stop and arrest » ACLU of Mass.

New EdTrust in MA Brief Highlights Critical Gaps in Massachusetts Math Instruction » EdTrust

Mass. residents have until Dec. 23 to find affordable, comprehensive health coverage for January 2026 » Massachusetts Health Connector

AG Campbell Secures $9 Million Multistate Settlement With Hyundai And Kia For Selling Vehicles Without Industry-Standard Anti-Theft Protections » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Press Statement: Health Care For All Supports Call for Expanded Primary Care Investments » Health Care For All

State Task Force Recommends Rebalancing Health Care Spending to Support Primary Care » Mass. Health Policy Commission

Senator Markey Slams SpaceX for Covering Up Financial Ties to NASA Administrator Nominee Isaacman » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Agrees to Pay $15M to Settle Fraud Allegations Related to Scientific Research Grants » U.S. Office of Public Affairs

Governor Healey Strengthens Support for Seasonal Communities to Support Housing Development and Lower Costs » Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration’s Illegal Attempt To Withhold Billions In Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Employers Confront Shifting Workplace » Associated Industries of Mass.

We Know It’s Hot. Why Study Heat? » The Boston Foundation

Entering 2026 with Purpose: The Attorney’s Oath, Legal Ethics, and the Future of Our Profession » Boston Bar Association


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