8:30am Mass. Association of Health Plans Annual Conference, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston

12:00pm SEIU 32BJ Rally, State House steps, Boston

1:00pm DCAMM All Agency Meeting, Great Hall, State House

1:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Listening Session, Berkshire Community College, K111 Lecture Hall, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield

3:00pm Franklin Regional Council of Governments 20th Anniversary Party, John Olver Transit Center, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Senate Candidate John MacDonald

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Senate Candidate John MacDonald

7:00pm Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate with Curt Schilling

7:00pm Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate with Curt Schilling

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Local organization working to raise HIV and AIDS awareness » WWLP 22

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YWCA Educates Students on Sexual Assault Prevention » Lynn Journal

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Massachusetts on its way to banning bump stock gun devices » The Washington Post

Kraft, AG to tackle violence nationally » Boston Herald

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