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Abortion foes seize on chance to overturn Roe » Politico

FANTASY SPORTS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BILL INCLUDED IN EXTENSION » State House News Service

Bill Weld goes green » Boston Globe

THE PRESIDENT IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW » The New York Times

Poll: Democrats’ advantage in midterm election support is shrinking » The Washington Post

Mass. business groups oppose nurses’ ballot question » Boston Globe

3 Democratic candidates for governor passionately state their case » The Herald News

GOP launches secret group to attack West Virginia coal baron » Politico

How do Hannity’s attempts to link Mueller to ‘Whitey’ Bulger hold up? » Boston Globe

Mass. Congressional Delegation Calls Syria Airstrikes Unconstitutional » WBUR

In fast-changing Union Square, a business park commands a premium price » Boston Globe

The Interview: Jeff Miron, Economist and Harvard Professor » Boston Magazine

New buildings unlock opportunity at South Worcester Industrial Park » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

SUNDAY NOTEBOOK: Pot discussion takes an unexpected turn in Leominster » Sentinel & Enterprise

In Boston-area condos and apartments, the smell of pot pits neighbor against neighbor » Boston Globe

Bill Weld goes green » Boston Globe

White House says it will lift threat to states that have legalized marijuana » Mass Live

A Different Kind Of Runner's High: Athletes Turn To Pot To Help With Training » WGBH

Vargas to speak at NECC commencement » Eagle Tribune

Mount Ida College closure leaves local students hanging » The Herald News

Pioneer Institute questions UMass acquisition of Mount Ida » Boston Herald

Lowell may lengthen school hours to make up for snow days » Lowell Sun

Offshore Oil Drilling Sparks Early Opposition on Island » Vineyard Gazette

Lynn receives $40,000 MassDEP grant to improve recycling quality » Lynn Daily News Item

New England Lawmakers Question Trump's Strategy on Syria » NECN

MGM Resorts International Reportedly in Early Talks to Buy Wynn Boston Harbor » Boston Magazine

MGM doesn't deny report of interest in Wynn Boston Harbor casino license » Mass Live

Region faces growing need for housing » Sentinel & Enterprise

Baker wants higher cap for welfare » Gloucester Times

Legislators seek more funds for Healthy Incentives Program » Sentinel & Enterprise

Petition demanding change in judicial system created after killing of Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon » Mass Live

In wake of officer's slaying, politicians call for death penalty » Boston Herald

Baker-Polito Administration Signs Criminal Justice Reform Laws, Proposes Additional Reforms » Framingham Source

Criminal justice bill reaches finish line » Commonwealth Magazine

Middle ground sought on min. wage, paid leave proposals » South Coast Today

Middle ground sought on minimum wage, paid leave proposals in Mass. » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on student loan bill of rights, budget debate rules » Mass Live

Beacon Hill Roll Call » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

At 'speed-repping,' citizens engage their representatives on 'more personal' level » Berkshire Eagle

With deal, Donoghue gets down to work » Lowell Sun

Girls Inc. and Northeastern University look to bag plastic » Lynn Daily News Item

Everett shouldn’t have to pay for Steve Wynn’s misdeeds » Boston Globe

Letter: No-show lawmakers slighted disabled population » Eagle Tribune

Sex in police custody: Close the loophole in Mass. » Boston Globe

State should take lead in protecting student debtors (Editorial) » Mass Live

Jack Spillane: The Charles Sr. and Betty Baker story » South Coast Today

Share police authority in the Seaport » Boston Globe

Trump turns White House into a game of celebrity death pool » Boston Globe

In the race for governor, I’m the only true progressive » Commonwealth Magazine

Too many municipal marijuana bottlenecks » Commonwealth Magazine

Human service workers woefully underpaid » Commonwealth Magazine

American energy dominance means Mass. wind » Boston Globe

Peter Lucas: Joe Kennedy a distant relation to Ted » Boston Herald

Candidate for secretary of state to visit with Berkshire Democrats » Berkshire Eagle

It's official, Julie Hall is running for Attleboro state rep again » The Sun Chronicle

US Sen. Warren Raised $3 Million in First 3 Month of Year » US News and World Report

In the era of Donald Trump, New England’s biggest GOP donor is funding Democrats » Boston Globe

Is Baker an honorary Democrat? » Commonwealth Magazine

Warren Raises 10 Times More Campaign Cash Than GOP Revials » WGBH

Opponents of Barnstable County official press for recall » Cape Cod Times

‘Red flag’ gun bill clears Mass. legislative committee » Boston Globe

Bombing's aftermath still impacts local events » Gloucester Times

Safety committee voting on 'red flag' gun legislation » Patriot Ledger

Videos show Cambridge officer striking black Harvard student » Boston Globe

Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr on hand for Worcester Sheriff's Office event at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Massachusetts House approves rules for budget debate » Taunton Gazette

Hill named to housing bond bill committee » Gloucester Times

Wastewater tax on rentals clears House, Senate » Wicked Local Truro

Home-equity loans are no longer deductible, so plan now » Boston Globe

A rail safety system gone badly off track » Boston Globe

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Podcast Spotlight

WGBH News The Scrum: The Scrum Takes the State House CQ Roll Call CQ Budget: Pitfalls Under New Tax Law Tech Freedom Tech Policy Podcast: Law Enforcement as a Political Weapon WBUR WBUR News: Gov. Baker Signs Major Overhaul Of State's Criminal Justice System WGBH News Under The Radar: Local News: Narcan Price Increase, Silver Line In Chelsea And A UFO Monument

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Birthdays: Rep. Bruce Ayers, Rep. Danielle Gregoire

9:00am MEOA Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Sesssion

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Birthday Celebration

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Birthday Celebration

9:00am Yankee Division Centennial Memorial, 3rd Floor Landing, State House, Boston

9:00am Earthview Day, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

Birthdays: State Senator Jason Lewis

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Mike Armano Campaign Kickoff

9:00am Girl Scouts Day on the Hill, Great Hall, State House, Boston

9:00am MSA Lobby Day, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

11:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Alex Bezanson with Congressman Stephen Lynch

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Alex Bezanson with Congressman Stephen Lynch

7:00pm Mid-Cape Meet & Greet with Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

7:00pm Mid-Cape Meet & Greet with Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Mike Armano Campaign Kickoff

11:00am 2018 Armenian Genocide Commemoration, Great Hall, State House, Boston

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Braintree Reception

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Braintree Reception

6:30pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

6:30pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

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