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11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

“I encourage anyone who has any information about any behavior that may violate the House’s sexual harassment or retaliation policy — or any behavior that otherwise poses a risk to the health, safety or welfare of any member or employee of the House of Representatives or visitor to the House — to report that information immediately,” wrote Kennedy. “The House will, to the fullest extent practicable, treat the report and the investigation of that report with confidentiality.”

Robert DeLeo’s top lawyer, James C. Kennedy

Speaking about new sexual harassment guidelines and protecting whistle blowers.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Showdown looms over consumer agency between Trump, Democrats » Boston Globe

Biden brings optimism, reflection to Nantucket stage » Cape Cod Times

Business

Startup promises a weather report just for your block » Boston Globe

Worcester personal injury lawyers sue other lawyers over billboard » Worcester Telegram

AG Healey Investigating Uber Breach, Says It's Time For CEO To Go » WGBH News

The Seaport just might get a library after all » Boston Globe

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Plan to put temporary moratorium on Attleboro recreational pot shops meets resistance » The Sun Chronicle

Norfolk County leaders discuss recreational marijuana law » Wicked Local Westwood

Crimes

Q. and A. with Rep. Sanchez about criminal justice reform » Jamaica Plain Gazette

Education

State Legislature passes LOOK bill » Jamaica Plain Gazette

Tufts postpones Scaramucci event after he threatens to sue student, paper » Boston Globe

Claiming defamation, lawyer for Anthony Scaramucci demands retractions from Daily op-eds » The Tufts Daily

Tufts Postpones Anthony Scaramucci Event Over Lawsuit Threats » WBUR

Baker Signs English Learning Overhaul Into Law » WBUR

For black students, a college degree means long-term debt » Boston Globe

Boston Public Schools paid some workers off the books » Boston Globe

Three Framingham sites eyed for MassBay campus » The Metro West Daily News

Environment

On N.H.'s Coast, Preparing For Future Storms With Grass, Sand And A Bit Of Time » WBUR

Federal

Senate GOP tax bill hurts the poor more than originally thought, CBO finds » The Washington Post

Trump wants to destroy Elizabeth Warren's brainchild. In a new interview, Warren hits back. » The Washington Post

Trump's Sinister Attacks on CNN » The Atlantic

Gaming

Wynn Casino Opens Final Phase Of Environmental Cleanup » WBUR

Health Care

Health advocates celebrate court-ordered tobacco company ads » Gloucester Daily Times

Gov. Charlie Baker signs law creating home care worker registry » The Republican

Human Services

'Estrella' program aims to empower young Latina women » Eagle Tribune

Massachusetts tries to enroll more seniors in food stamps with new Holyoke-based unit » The Republican

Immigration

Fear of Trump crackdown haunts undocumented immigrants » Boston Globe

Judiciary

Court: Animal cruelty not grounds for adult charges » Lowell Sun

Labor

For low-wage workers, many obstacles to reporting sexual harassment » Boston Globe

'I'm a second-class employee.' Contractors suing state over full-time status » Boston Globe

Legislative

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on immigrant detention, wiretapping » MassLive

Beacon Hill Roll Call, Nov. 20 to 24, 2017 » The Recorder

DiDomenico Receives Legislator of the Year Award » Charlestown Bridge

Local Government

Medway to appoint new School Committee member » Wicked Local Medway

Barrett Promises to Fight For The Glen » iBerkshires

'LOWELL IS FOR LORI': STATE REPS BACK TRAHAN FOR CONGRESS » Lowell Sun

Attleboro mayor-elect's inaugural plans taking shape » The Sun Chronicle

Walsh taps Broad executive as Boston's new CFO » Boston Business Journal

Opinion

YOUR VIEW: Reforms needed in criminal justice system » South Coast Today

Editorial: An end to 'English only' » Boston Herald

LETTER: The path to peace and prosperity » Wicked Local Plymouth

Editorial: The road to recovery » Boston Herald

The tyranny of the tax bill » Boston Globe

Our View: New Bedford to state: Dredge harbor now and reap economic benefits later » South Coast Today

Editor's note: Tang vs. Kerr » Commonwealth Magazine

Editorial: Time to prepare for recreational marijuana » Gazette Net

Change or die: Choice is clear for Berkshire Museum » Boston Globe

Slow Space is design with dignity » Boston Globe

Obamacare's individual mandate is a tax on the working poor » Boston Globe

Chabot: State House leaders must move to clean up Golden Dome » Boston Herald

Democrats' attack on Tran is a disgrace » Lowell Sun

Our Opinion: New law bows to the language of learning » Berkshire Eagle

Online learning can ease economic inequality » Boston Globe

Nazis Are Just Like You and Me, Except They're Nazis » The Atlantic

Editorial: Hypocrisy over booze » Boston Herald

Would More Tolls Level The Playing Field For Drivers, Or Just Be A Money Grab For The State? » WGBH News

Politics

In 3rd race, all politics are local » Lowell Sun

Enterprise Bank VP, former refugee Bopha Malone joins 3rd District race » Sentinel & Enterprise

SUNDAY NOTEBOOK: Leominster mayoral recount brought out the lawyers » Sentinel & Enterprise

A House race marked by diversity » Sentinel & Enterprise

Lowell pols line up behind Trahan in bid for 3rd District House seat » Boston Herald

Senate candidates spent big bucks » The Sun Chronicle

State Senate race candidates draw big-name support » Sentinel & Enterprise

Keller At Large: Gov. Baker Remains Mum On Potential Second Term » CBS Boston

The Red-State Revolt Spreads to Oklahoma » The Atlantic

Public Health

Healey 'disappointed' Baker opioid bill doesn't do more in schools » The Salem News

With priest's guidance, center gives addicts a chance to start anew » Boston Globe

Public Safety

Crisis Intervention Team Training for Police Officers » The Valley Patriot

Ethics commission investigating altered State Police report » Boston Globe

State Government

Can Other States Tap Tennessee's Secret Sauce for Government Efficiency? » Governing

On Beacon Hill: Birds of a feather? » Worcester Sun

Weekly Roundup: Birds of a feather? » Newburyport News

Transportation

County seeks to privatize Route 6 rest area » Cape Cod Times

The options for rerouting the Mass. Pike in Allston » Boston Globe

Marty Walsh: Alcohol ads on MBTA send 'wrong message' » Boston Herald

Utilities

Sheffield's proposed water rate spike is under the microscope: Here's how officials will scrutinize the 58% hike » Berkshire Eagle

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 11/27

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Tuesday - 11/28

10:30am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Public Hearing

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

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

6:00pm Campaign Rally for Rep. John Velis

6:00pm Campaign Rally for Rep. John Velis

6:30pm Special Campaign Announcement for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

6:30pm Special Campaign Announcement for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

Wednesday - 11/29

11:00am Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Dean Tran with Gov. Charlie Baker

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Dean Tran with Gov. Charlie Baker

7:00pm North-South Rail Link Meeting, Quincy High School, Adams Lecture Hall, 100 Coddington Street, Quincy

Thursday - 11/30

Birthdays: State Senator Michael Rush, State Senator Pavel Payano

11:00am ACLU & Committee for Public Counsel Services Press Conference, ACLU of Mass., 211 Congress Street, 4th Floor, Boston

11:00am Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Women for Deb Goldberg Fundraiser

5:30pm Women for Deb Goldberg Fundraiser

6:30pm Beth Lindstrom - Candidate for U.S. Senate

6:30pm Beth Lindstrom - Candidate for U.S. Senate

7:00pm Reception for U.S. House Candidate Randy 'Ironstache' Bryce with Rep. Katherine Clark

7:00pm Reception for U.S. House Candidate Randy 'Ironstache' Bryce with Rep. Katherine Clark

Friday - 12/1

No Hearings Scheduled


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