11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm House Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Sen. Vinny deMacedo Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

5:00pm Sen. Vinny deMacedo Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

Birthdays: Attorney General Andrea Campbell

It’s the end of the line for Bill Clinton » The Boston Globe

Pope Tells Oil Executives to Act on Climate: ‘There Is No Time to Lose’ » New York Times

Romney looks to lead GOP’s establishment wing » Politico

What taxes would Jay Gonzalez raise as governor: On The Record » WCVB

DA forum reveals ‘sunlight’ among candidates » Commonwealth Magazine

Diehl says he can beat the odds and defeat Sen. Warren » The Eagle Tribune

Conservation Law Foundation — less steward and more bully » The Boston Globe

Mass. LGBT leader presses Galvin on 'mixed' gay rights voting record » Boston Business Journal

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Kennedy, lawmakers criticize Mattis for transgender ban » The Metro West Daily News

US Rep. Richard Neal, House Democrats call DOJ's refusal to defend Obamacare provisions 'stunning attack on the rule of law' » The Republican

Inside Obama’s secret meetings with 2020 contenders » Politico

Mitt Romney says Trump will win in 2020, GOP in 2018 » Boston Herald

Manufacturing poised for a comeback at ex-Polartec plant as incubator leases space for startups » The Boston Globe

Chinese company to build $60M ‘facility of the future’ in Worcester » Worcester Mag

For more Boston restaurants, staying in business means being an open book » The Boston Globe

Permit puts Sparky's Hayrides back in business » Wicked Local Brewster

Tariff relief possible for cranberry industry » Cape Cod Times

When will cannabis cafes open in Massachusetts and what will they look like? » Boston.com

Former state public safety official to head pot company » The Boston Globe

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker backs Sen. Elizabeth Warren's marijuana bill, urges Capitol Hill leaders to pass the legislation » The Republican

Denver's Mayor Tells Boston Herald Radio He's 'Converted' On Legal Recreational Marijuana » WBUR

Part parade, part protest as ‘bathroom bill’ vote looms » Boston Herald

Mayors, while in Boston, announce support for transgender antidiscrimination law » The Boston Globe

Photos from the 2018 Boston Pride Parade and Festival » Boston Magazine

Building boom at Boston charter schools outpaces that at other city schools » The Boston Globe

Attleboro High students go to the source for justice reform info » The Sun Chronicle

Massachusetts civics bill challenges legislators (Editorial) » The Republican

Boston fails in promise to plant 100,000 trees » The Boston Globe

Moulton bill aims to protect right whales » Gloucester Times

New Bedford wins $165K for climate change plan » South Coast Today

Gov. Charlie Baker says he thinks 'people are going to be blown away' by MGM Springfield » The Republican

Physical therapists vs. acupuncturists: Who’s sticking it to whom? » The Boston Globe

Artificial intelligence is evolving fast. Can the FDA keep up? » STAT News

Hospitals' community spending below goal » Gloucester Times

Protesters demand HHS chief approve new rules banning shock therapy at Mass. facility » The Boston Globe

Apartment management won’t return security deposit? That’s just one problem at this Revere complex » The Boston Globe

Calls for Judge Timothy Feeley’s removal slammed by law groups » Boston Herald

Massachusetts attorney general announces Employers Against Sex Trafficking initiative » Legal Newsline

A life honored in Framingham; hundreds attend celebration of the life of state Rep. Chris Walsh » Milford Daily News

Tsongas to speak at ACT annual dinner » The Eagle Tribune

Lawmakers Address Major Issues Facing Region at Annual “State of the Cape” » Capecod.com

Working together » Gloucester Times

Plymouth Harbor to be dredged in time for 400th anniversary » Patriot Ledger

'Cease-and-desist' warning letters for short-term Lenox rentals rescinded » Berkshire Eagle

Methuen councilors investigate development board resignations » The Eagle Tribune

Hey Mayors, Boston Wants YOU to Join Its Renewable Energy Plan » Governing

Local Governments’ Hidden Barriers to Disaster Recovery » Governing

Gov. Baker tours Springfield Science Museum after announcing $200,000 grant » News 22 WWLP.com

Senators Angus King and Susan Collins unite to help newspapers » The Boston Globe

Against the Eagles, Trump calls a familiar play » The Boston Globe

In Boston, we’ll decode your DNA, but transit is hopeless? » The Boston Globe

Better than a wall: flood control that’s sustainable, beautiful, and fair » The Boston Globe

Another Trump casualty: the presidential AIDS council » The Boston Globe

It’s the end of the line for Bill Clinton » The Boston Globe

Our View: Community benefit districts a tax hike in disguise » The Eagle Tribune

On clean energy, we need a 7th inning stretch » Commonwealth Magazine

State Funding Program Unlikely To Make Dent In Governor's Race » WBUR

SUNDAY NOTEBOOK: Gonzalez gaining local support in gubernatorial bid » Sentinel & Enterprise

Democratic candidate for Governor tell us what Gov. Baker is doing wrong: On The Record » WCVB

Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Gonzalez Promises To Fight For 'Little Guy' » Cape News

Women’s Initiative presents Power of the Purse fundraising auction June 12 » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

In college writings, Third District candidate Beej Das compared minority organizations to Nazis » The Boston Globe

Candidates lining up for Attleboro City Council seat » The Sun Chronicle

Blake Rubin, challenging Worcester District Attorney Joseph Early, demands debate » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Plymouth Recovery Center receives state health grant for efforts to fight addiction » Wicked Local

New regional lock-up on the way » Sentinel & Enterprise

Mass. Senate approves 'red flag' gun bill without roll call vote » Taunton Gazette

Taunton Green turns blue to show support for police » Taunton Gazette

Former Gov. Cellucci's name goes on this greatest accomplishment, a Westport traffic circle » The Herald News

Cyberscammer swindled $93,000 by getting Massachusetts Clean Energy Center official to wire money, audit says » The Republican

Billions in the balance as states, IRS wrestle over tax caps » The Salem News

Billions in the balance as states, IRS wrestle over tax deduction » Gloucester Times

Family of teen killed by texting driver pushes for new law as bill languishes on Beacon Hill » WCVB

Baker says he does have a vision for the T: ‘Making it work’ » The Boston Globe

These Smarter Stoplights Could Be Lifesavers » Governing

How Long Can a State Go Without Repairing Roads and Bridges? » Governing

The Codcast: Salvucci takes new tack on West Station » Commonwealth Magazine

Senate bill would ramp up clean energy development » Commonwealth Magazine

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WGBH News Under The Radar: Lifeline To The Islands Needs Saving WBUR WBUR News: U.S. Conference Of Mayors Wraps Up In Boston WGBH News Boston Public Radio: Rep. Stephen Lynch Opposes Sanctuary Cities

Birthdays: Attorney General Andrea Campbell

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm House Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Sen. Vinny deMacedo Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

5:00pm Sen. Vinny deMacedo Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

9:00am Honoring Champions of Toxics Use Reduction in Massachusetts, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am AARP Elder Lobby Day, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Public Hearing

2:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

6:00pm Artists for Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley

6:00pm Artists for Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Junefest

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Junefest

11:00am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Public Hearing

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

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Pavel Payano

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Pavel Payano

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Erin Calvo-Bacci

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Erin Calvo-Bacci

Birthdays: Rep. Jennifer Armini

9:30am Flag Day Ceremony, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, SMAST East, 836 South Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Fundraiser for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni

5:30pm Fundraiser for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Summer Schmaling Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Summer Schmaling Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Jo Comerford Amherst Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Jo Comerford Amherst Campaign Kickoff

No Hearings Scheduled

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

MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis to Run Special Event Train Service for April 27 Match Between New England Revolution and Inter Miami CF » Keolis

Neal Opening Statement at Hearing on Biden Administration’s 2024 Trade Policy Agenda » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Antisemitic Incidents in New England Soared 205 percent in 2023 » Anti-Defamation League

House Budget amendments need your voice! » National Association of Social Workers - Mass Chapter