9:00am Mass. Coalition for Suicide Prevention 18th Annual State House Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, FY19 Budget Hearing - Health & Human Services

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Speak Up to Save Lives Mass. Advocacy Day , State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

6:00pm Rep. Hannah Kane Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Rep. Hannah Kane Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:15pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

6:15pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

Why Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren Are Eyeing Ohio in 2018 » The New York Times

The 'attention-deficit-disorder' Congress » Politico

On Meet the Press, Elizabeth Warren grilled with questions raised by Berkshire Eagle editorial » Berkshire Eagle

In Philly, a new chance for Patrick to raise his profile » Boston Globe

Mitt Romney hit for 'liberal Massachusetts values' in first Utah attack ad » Washington Examiner

Mass. GOP candidates call for guns in schools » WWLP 22

State senate leadership fight full of intrigue, complications » Boston.com

Trump administration is in 'total chaos': On The Record » WCVB

Former Gov. Deval Patrick weighing 2020 White House bid » South Coast Today

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Markey urges Trump to proceed with caution in North Korea talks » The Metro West Daily News

Tow company's unfair bill has driver on hook for $7,000 » Boston Globe

Now fully funded, Berkshire Innovation Center poised for summer groundbreaking » Berkshire Eagle

Bankruptcy may be the next step for big radio station chain iHeartMedia » Boston Globe

In Baker's New $610M Economic Dev. Bill, Tax Credit And A Call For Permanent Sales Tax Holiday » WBUR

Long-awaited Berkshire Innovation Center to break ground this summer » the Berkshire edge

Stronger measures concern local gun rights advocates » Worcester Telegram

Racist, sexually explicit graffiti spray-painted on Nantucket landmark » Boston Globe

Sunday Notebook: Harrity, Browne refute concerns about admission policy » Sentinel & Enterprise

Sen. Adam Hinds to host public forum on rural school fiscal woes » The Republican

Seth Moulton rips Chinese institute, wants it off college campuses » Boston Globe

Storms could prompt legislative action to protect coast » Boston Herald

Boston Expected to Experience “Near-Blizzard Conditions” » Boston Magazine

Puerto Ricans who fled post-storm chaos face uncertain future in temporary housing program » Boston Globe

Two Upper Cape towns dominate Massachusetts real estate market » Cape Cod Times

'I was blindsided': How a routine immigration interview turned into an arrest » Boston Globe

East Boston High student accused of making threat detained by ICE » Boston Herald

Millennials, white-collar workers bringing new life to unions » Boston Globe

Nonprofit heads accused of firing labor organizers » Boston Herald

'Raise Up Massachusetts' tour makes New Bedford stop » South Coast Today

Keller @ Large: President of Mass. AFL-CIO Says Union Popularity Is Up » The Associated Press (AP)

Local employers are taking note of #MeToo » Gloucester Times

Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill extending OSHA safety standards to municipal workers » The Republican

Fall River legislators hear 'Raise Up Massachusetts' pitch for higher wages, paid leave » Herald News

Legislators participate in Saving by Shaving event » Wicked Local Stoneham

How did legislators vote on bills signed into law? » Sentinel & Enterprise

Lawmakers jump in ring to replace disgraced president » Boston Herald

Chandler prioritizes expansion of housing, modern rail system » Worcester Telegram

Correia removes Carole Fiola from Durfee building committee » Herald News

Cape Town Eligible for State Opportunity Zone Designation » Cape Cod Today

Windsor: Polito plans visit; public hearing set on pot bylaw; Police Department secures space; election landscape takes shape » Berkshire Eagle

With historical style and an eye to the future, Cheshire kicks off 225th celebration » Berkshire Eagle

State Invites City of Haverhill to Apply for 'Opportunity Zone' Designation » WHAV

Homelessness is like lots of issues: Racism makes it worse » Boston Globe

Cameras? Full speed ahead » Boston Globe

Technology is changing everything, and some of it is scary » Boston Globe

A must-do list for climate change in Greater Boston » Boston Globe

EDITORIAL: Placing armed officials at polling stations is bad for democracy » The Daily Free Press

Memo to young people fighting for gun control: Talk to your grandparents » Boston Globe

A look at the NRA's most powerful lobbyist » Boston Globe

Hey, Utah, here are some expert tips on how to use your new Mitt Romney » Boston Globe

Rep. Richard Neal: Ten proposals to address gun violence in America » Berkshire Eagle

LETTER: Charlie, what's your plan for the MBTA? » Newburyport News

LETTER: Tell the State House to help our immigrant communities » Wicked Local Cambridge

Editorial: Drug sites no safe bet » Boston Herald

Tolls may be best way to deal with congestion » Commonwealth Magazine

How does New Bedford compete against Boston? » Commonwealth Magazine

Personalized learning is key to Mass. school success » Commonwealth Magazine

Mandating civics classes is a mistake » Commonwealth Magazine

Warren hosts town hall in Weymouth » Patriot Ledger

In Milford, Democrats lay election groundwork » The Metro West Daily News

Marshfield Rep. Cantwell tapped as Markey's state director » Seattle Times

Ventura of Attleboro seeking rematch against Feeney of Foxboro for state Senate » The Sun Chronicle

To Track Opioid Use, More Cities May Soon Screen Wastewater » Governing

Ed Markey, Marty Walsh Unveil a National Gun Bill Modeled on Massachusetts » Boston Magazine

Can teachers with guns help prevent mass school shootings? It's a step in the right direction, says Wilbraham GOP chairman » The Republican

Tax law's errors shake employers, as leaders feud » Boston Globe

Mass. governor wants to create a permanent sales tax holiday » NBC 10 News

Forget gondolas, turn Silver Line Green » Commonwealth Magazine

Worcester Regional Transit Authority considers eliminating weekend service, some routes, in the face of a $900K deficit » The Republican

Public bus funding could spiral downward, supporters say » Worcester Business Journal

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WBUR WBUR News: Will We Have A Mass. Democrat In The Race For The White House? CommonWealth Magazine The Codcast: Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em WGBH News Callie Crossley: In The Age Of The Rideshare, MBTA Must Improve If It Wants To Stay Relevant Mass Climate Action Network The Climate Minute: Hearings-some legal, some improvised

9:00am Mass. Coalition for Suicide Prevention 18th Annual State House Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, FY19 Budget Hearing - Health & Human Services

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Speak Up to Save Lives Mass. Advocacy Day , State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

6:00pm Rep. Hannah Kane Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Rep. Hannah Kane Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:15pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

6:15pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

9:30am 2018 Annual BLIND Day Event, Great Hall, State House, Boston

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Steven Hall

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Steven Hall

9:00am DMH Northeast Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall, State House, Boston

9:30am Progressive Mass 2018 Lobby Day, Room 437, State House

2:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

5:30pm State Rep. Candidate Drew Russo Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm State Rep. Candidate Drew Russo Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Millenials for Maura Healey Launch Meeting

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for Senate Bedford Reception

6:00pm Millenials for Maura Healey Launch Meeting

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for Senate Bedford Reception

9:00am METCO Lobby Day, Grand Staircase & Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

9:00am Mass. Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall, State House, Boston

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

10:45am Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Executive Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

6:00pm St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser for the Bay State Stonewall Democrats

6:00pm St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser for the Bay State Stonewall Democrats

6:30pm Littleton Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Margaret Busse

6:30pm Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer Campaign Kickoff

6:30pm Littleton Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Margaret Busse

6:30pm Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Samantha Hammer Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Rep. Shawn Dooley's St. Patrick's Day Party & Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Caroline Colarusso Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Samantha Hammer Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Rep. Shawn Dooley's St. Patrick's Day Party & Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Caroline Colarusso Campaign Kickoff

9:00am International Women's Conference, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, FY19 Budget Hearing

11:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, First Floor Conference Room, 100 Hancock Street, Quincy

5:00pm Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni's Third Annual St. Patrick's Day Party

5:00pm Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni's Third Annual St. Patrick's Day Party

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate St. Patrick's Day Party with Howie Carr

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate St. Patrick's Day Party with Howie Carr

MBTA Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Inaugural Participation in the Autism Transit Project » MBTA

MMA’s 2nd ‘Climate Action’ webinar focuses on planning » Mass. Municipal Association

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grants $1.5M in Workforce Development Initiatives to Boost Career Training across Commonwealth Grants Funded by Community Mitigation Fund » Mass. Gaming Commission

Union Carpenters Hold Rally at Polar Park » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

MassHousing Announces New Round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Capital Grants » MassHousing

Fossil Fuel Companies Make Billions in Profit as We Suffer Billions in Losses: 2024 Edition » Union of Concerned Scientists

City of Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announce BlueBikes Support During 2024 MBTA Closures » Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Time to Speed Up the Pace of the Legislature » Progressive Mass