6:30am September 11th Annual Name Reading & Commemoration Ceremony, State House steps

11:00am Joint Committee on Higher Education, Public Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Mass. DOT and MBTA Fiscal & Management Control Board Meeting, Transportation Board Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston

12:00pm House Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Meeting, One Ashburton Place, 21st Floor, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Public Hearing

Absence of leader Stanley Rosenberg delays Senate's return from recess » The Metro West Daily News

The top 15 possible 2020 Democratic nominees, ranked » The Hill

GOP: Warren prioritizes health of 2020 run over Mass. residents » Boston Herald

Democrats turn to a Kennedy to boost morale heading into 2018 cycle » Houston Chronicle

A Boston tower and the law of unintended consequences » Commonwealth Magazine

A Month Has Passed Since Trump Declared an Opioid Emergency. What Next? » New York Times

Bay State senators among 10 pressing Trump on opioids » State House News Service

A new take on old Back Bay private clubs in a bid to attract younger members » Boston Globe

Why Amazon's second HQ probably won't be in Boston » Boston Globe

Attorney General Healey Launching Probe Into Equifax Breach » WBUR

More protesters decry planned Berkshire Museum art sale » Berkshire Eagle

Healey to probe Equifax breach » Mass Lawyers Weekly

Report: Amazon Should Skip Boston and Move to Denver » Boston Magazine

Colorado marijuana firm secures $10 million for massive Massachusetts facility » The Republican

Defending the accused, law firms specialize in campus sexual assault » Boston Globe

Suspect In Custody After Shooting At Cambridge Carnival Festival On MIT Campus » WBUR

Scholarships will try to lure more first-generation students to Harvard Business School » Boston Globe

Three Local Towns Receive Clean Energy Grants » Cape Cod Today

Hunt In Blue Hills Approved To Help Control Deer Population » CBS Boston

Herring River estuary on Cape Cod to undergo ecological restoration » The Republican

These Massachusetts hospitals performed the best (and worst) financially » Boston Business Journal

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell announces real estate results » Wicked Local Westwood

Trump nominates former Mitt Romney speech writer for federal judgeship » Boston Globe

Trump nominates Andrew Lelling as Mass. US attorney » Boston Globe

President Donald Trump nominates Andrew Lelling for top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts » The Republican

Court Reverses Extortion Convictions Against 2 Teamsters » WBUR

From raises to marijuana, how local legislators voted on major bills » Lowell Sun

Bradshaw, Woodman recognized for downtown's restoration » Newburyport News

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Endorsement for Paul Heroux for mayor » The Sun Chronicle

No support for fake service animals » Boston Globe

EDITORIAL: Opening much-needed debate on immigration » Worcester Telegram

Our View: DPH recommendation needs action from administration now » South Coast Today

Betsy DeVos goes backward on sexual assault » Boston Globe

In A Rough Hurricane Season, Walsh Urges Action To Protect Boston » Banker & Tradesman

Critics: Conway bus times mislead » Lowell Sun

Lelling Nominated By Trump For Mass. U.S. Attorney Post » WBUR

Voters head to the polls Tuesday in Newton, Quincy, and Salem » Boston Globe

'We need him now more than ever' — Latinos stump for Mayor Walsh in East Boston » Boston Globe

Joe DeNucci, boxer and long-serving politician, dies at 78 » Boston.com

Charlie Baker hits $10 million campaign finance goal » Boston Globe

Rep. Kennedy takes stock of Dems during speech in Texas » State House News Service

Pro-charter school group pays state's largest campaign finance penalty » Boston Globe

Narcan availability on the rise in Cape schools » Cape Cod Times

Quincy considers trying to regulate sober houses » Patriot Ledger

Brockton man managing shelter under lockdown in Miami » Boston Globe

Mass. EMA to head to hurricane impacted areas in Florida » Turn to 10

Gov. Charlie Baker sending a team of 12 emergency response workers to Florida » The Republican

Background check rules for Uber, Lyft drivers modified » Boston Globe

Ride-hail rule opens driver door » Boston Herald

New Bedford Police Department detectives arrest 14 people over two days » South Coast Today

On Beacon Hill: Mr. Baker goes to Washington » State House News Service

Reflecting on 2017's key legislation » Sentinel & Enterprise

Minimum Wage Hike, Sales Tax Cut Could Be On 2018 Massachusetts Ballot » WAMC

SUNDAY NOTEBOOK: Glimpse of an elusive candidate draws a little online dig » Sentinel & Enterprise

Republican Lou Marino quits Senate race, backs Fitchburg Councilor Dean Tran » Sentinel & Enterprise

Amazon's bid is an opportunity and a wake-up call » Boston Globe

On DACA, Congress can do the right thing — and get its mojo back » Boston Globe

Mayor Walsh's record on education shows incremental improvements » Boston Globe

Humane care given a place at state's harshest hospital » Boston Globe

Letter to the Editor: Reactivation of South End rail spur an outrageous proposal » The Herald News

Herbicide spraying begins this month » Cape Cod Times

Should the MBTA proceed with plans to privatize its Arborway, Lynn, and Quincy garages? » Boston Globe

Cohasset selectmen split on curbing Cunningham Bridge demo » Wicked Local Cohasset

Editorial: Embracing innovation » Boston Herald

Bridge repair plans move forward » Gloucester Times

Lynn, Medford, and Peabody going to the polls Tuesday » Lynn Daily News Item

Mike Dukakis: From brink of the presidency to a quiet life of significance » Boston Globe

Lawmakers weigh overriding Governor Baker's vetoes » Boston Globe

Bosley Kicks Off Campaign With Promise of Fresh Perspective » iBerkshires

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $700,000 to Herring River Restoration Project » Boston Real Estate Times

Lowell's STEM Academy Introduction to many possibilities » Lowell Sun

Here to help: Berkshire efforts target Harvey recovery » Berkshire Eagle

Sen. Jason Lewis to host Community Conversation » Wicked Local Stoneham

Fitzgerald: Joe DeNucci a champ in political ring » Boston Herald

Longest-serving auditor Joe DeNucci dies » Lowell Sun

Worcester early education center serving at-risk students unveils new playspaces » Worcester Telegram

Reform before revenue debate rages on » Commonwealth Magazine

Joe DeNucci, Boxer and Long-Serving Politician, Dies at 78 » US News and World Report

Rep Ryan, Mayor Walsh Not Sold on Hosting Safe Injection Facility » Charlestown Bridge

Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce names Mary White Business Person of the Year » Berkshire Eagle

Cruz Companies Celebrates $300 Million Rehab with Elected Officials » Spare Change News

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6:30am September 11th Annual Name Reading & Commemoration Ceremony, State House steps

11:00am Joint Committee on Higher Education, Public Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Mass. DOT and MBTA Fiscal & Management Control Board Meeting, Transportation Board Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston

12:00pm House Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Meeting, One Ashburton Place, 21st Floor, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Public Hearing

9:00am Youth Villages State House Day, Nurses Hall, State House

9:00am Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Public Hearing

10:00am Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Summit, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, One Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

10:00am Rep. Geoff Diehl Press Conference, State House steps

10:00am Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Education, Public Hearing

10:30am Cannabis Control Commission Meeting, One Ashburton Place, 2nd Floor, Boston

12:00pm State Library Author Talk with Larry Tye, State Library, Room 341, State House

12:00pm Sen. Harriette Chandler & Rep. Smitty Pignatelli Press Conference, Room 428, State House

1:00pm Medal of Honor Veteran Family Award, Grand Staircase, State House

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Health, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

2:00pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

6:00pm Massachusetts Brewers Guild Legislative Reception & Tasting, Great Hall, State House

11:00am Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, Great Hall, State House

11:00am Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Public Hearing

12:00pm Health Policy Commission Meeting, 50 Milk Street, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Hearing

1:00pm House Session, Full Formal Session

6:30pm Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

6:30pm Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

9:00am CHAPA Housing Day at the State House, Great Hall, State House

9:00am Worcester County Commission on the Status of Women 2nd Annual Legislative Breakfast, YWCA Central Mass., One Salem Square, Worcester

10:00am Mass. Gaming Commission Meeting, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston

10:00am MassDevelopment Board of Directors Meeting, 99 High Street, 11th Floor, Boston

10:00am Public Hearing of the State Auditor, One Ashburton Place, 21st Floor, Boston

11:00am ISO New England 2017 Regional System Plan Public Meeting, Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley's Annual Galway West Oyster Fest

5:30pm Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley's Annual Galway West Oyster Fest

6:00pm Fundraiser for Lowell School Committee Candidate Dennis Mercier

6:00pm Fundraiser for Lowell School Committee Candidate Dennis Mercier

6:30pm Walpole Town Hall with Attorney General Maura Healey, Walpole High School, 275 Common Street, Walpole

7:00pm Carlos Hernandez for Congress Formal Announcement, Salem Moose Family Center Lodge 218, 50 Grove Street, Salem

7:00pm Allston-Brighton District 9 Candidates Forum, 404 Washington Street, Brighton

10:00am 2017 Disability Summit, Great Hall & Grand Staircase, State House

6:00pm Rep. Tom Calter's 60th Birthday Bash

6:00pm State Senate Candidate Sue Chalifoux Zephir Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Consulate of Mexico Independence Day Reception, Great Hall, State House

6:00pm Rep. Tom Calter's 60th Birthday Bash

6:00pm State Senate Candidate Sue Chalifoux Zephir Campaign Kickoff

Whip Clark Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. » Office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark

Administration opens Destination Development grant program » Mass. Municipal Association

Release: Airlines to disclose fees up front, give automatic refunds for cancellations, delays » MassPIRG

Ending the Tax Penalty Against Working Immigrants » Mass. Budget & Policy Center

2024 ‘State of the Air’ Report Reveals Most ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Days in 25 Years » American Lung Association

Environmentalists and Youth Group Sue Maine for Failure to Act on Climate Change » Conservation Law Foundation

Senate President Spilka Pledges "Comprehensive Climate Bill" In Senate » American Council of Engineering Companies of Mass.

NEW VIDEO: Maura Healey's Embattled Secretary of Transportation » MassFiscal Alliance