8:30am Boston Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline

8:30am Boston Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline

10:30am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

10:30am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

6:30pm 1st Hampshire State Representative Candidate Forum, JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence

7:00pm Meet & Greet with Middlesex District Attorney Candidate Donna Patalano

7:00pm Meet & Greet with Middlesex District Attorney Candidate Donna Patalano

ACCORD APPLIES NEW TAX STRUCTURE ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS » State House News Service

State Senator Barbara L’Italien secures $16m in funds for Lowell — for a city she doesn’t represent » Boston Globe

Trump is said to have wanted Ivanka to marry Tom Brady » Boston Globe

Lawmakers nix proposal to ban single-use plastic bags » Boston.com

Liberal secret-money network hammers House GOP » Politico

Bills capping Uber and Lyft would punish communities of color too » Crain's New York Business

Despite persistent bias, Trial Court chief says she is committed to change » Boston Globe

In New Hampshire, Moulton calls for ‘new generation of political leadership’ » Boston Globe

Warren Highlights Puerto Rico’s Plight & One of Its Local Champions » Western Mass Politics and Insight

Elizabeth Warren, GOP brace for Brett Kavanaugh fight » Boston Herald

A lobster trap captures the complexities of a global trade war » Boston Globe

Deal struck to impose hotel tax on Airbnb units » Boston Globe

Commercial Wharf Ch. 91 Exemption Would Grandfather Mixed Use & Parking Rights » North End Waterfront

Galvin: Make benefit districts subject to public records law » Worcester Business Journal

Ash: Public-private partnership key to Apex Center expansion » The Metro West Daily News

17 percent tax on Airbnb stays? Massachusetts lawmakers consider rules for short-term rentals » The Republican

Senator cited "fundamental agreement" on non-compete reform » State House News Service

Town testing pot shop/school zone limits » Berkshire Eagle

Massachusetts marijuana regulator Shaleen Title on the industry’s slow rollout and what comes next » Boston.com

Newton group pushes to ban pot shops » Boston Globe

Baker OKs Wiping out an Anti-Abortion Law and Other Outdated Garbage Still on the Books » Boston Magazine

Massachusetts Gov Charlie Baker: “It’s a Great Day” for Abortion, Signs Bill Keeping Abortions Legal Post-Roe » Lifenews.com

Domestic violence victims struggle in family courts to retain custody of children » The Republican

Grades Are In: Evaluating Education Secretary Betsy DeVos » WBUR

How do you get into Harvard? For the lucky few, there’s the Z list. » Boston Globe

Mashpee Tribe's Summer Camp Teaches Kids A Mix Of Old Traditions And New Science » WBUR

What’s the value of a clean beach? Here’s how to run the numbers » Boston Globe

Plastic bag ban dropped from Environmental Bond Bill » The Republican

Bag ban dropped from $2.4B environmental bond bill » Newburyport News

State tosses bag ban from $2.4M bill » Worcester Telegram

Flying the quiet skies » Boston Globe

Sen. Markey talks healthcare, Supreme Court nominee at town hall » Patriot Ledger

Budget Rider Makes Fantasy Sports Permanently Legal » Cape Cod Online

Bill to support Alzheimer's disease research and help for families waits for Gov. Charlie Baker's signature » The Republican

Push for community benefit districts called a tool by some, a tax by others » Lowell Sun

Department of Housing and Economic Development Announces Millions in Local Aid » Cape Cod Online

Taxes on short-term rentals could hit 17.5% » Commonwealth Magazine

Critics call Gov. Charlie Baker's welfare family cap move 'devious,' 'disturbing' » The Republican

Veteran benefits bill that would replaces state's controversial Valor Act awaits Gov. Charlie Baker's signature » The Republican

Local hearings to be held for new judicial nominees » Gazette Net

Frustrated citizens try to rekindle Feeley bill of address » State House News Service

How Governments Are Closing the Gender Pay Gap » Governing

Editorial: Unions must stand on their own » Boston Herald

In Waltham, it’s priests vs. city officials in a bitter battle over 46 acres of prime real estate » Boston Globe

House OKs $3.5M for road construction at Ludlow Mills » The Republican

Lancaster receives Green Communities grant » Worcester Telegram

Lawsuit: Black man called N-word by Brockton parking officer, faced 'malicious' prosecution » The Enterprise

Editorial: Vote for Chelsea Kline for State Senate on Sept. 4 » Valley Advocate

Relax — the bikes and scooters don’t bite » Boston Globe

Despite persistent bias, Trial Court chief says she is committed to change » Boston Globe

Jack Spillane: Maybe a sleepy election season is just the ticket » South Coast Today

In Trump’s America, Trayvon Martin’s story goes on » Boston Globe

Faneuil Hall’s slave legacy » Boston Globe

Editorial: In 2018, what does citizenship and the right to vote mean? » Worcester Telegram

Two sides of the debate over abortion and federal funds » Boston Globe

Editorial: Kudos to local legislators who’ve advocated for rural school aid » The Greenfield Recorder

Time for a spring primary in Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Can the Supreme Court be saved? » Boston Globe

A mother fights the opioid war after her son’s overdose death » Boston Globe

Baker is popular because he understands compromise » Boston Globe

The future of health care is already here » Boston Globe

I would vote Republican if.... (Letters) » The Republican

What has Galvin been doing on election security? » Commonwealth Magazine

On Massachusetts' Knee-Jerk Reaction To Safe Injection Sites » WGBH

BJ’s ban confirms polarization is out of control » Boston Herald

Jim Hand: A pink wave is crashing over politics » The Sun Chronicle

Transportion equity: Is it a good thing? » Commonwealth Magazine

5 takeaways from the Beth Israel-Lahey merger review » Commonwealth Magazine

The Massachusetts transgender anti-discrimination law could soon be repealed; How did this happen? » The Republican

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Spicer takes a (brief) look ahead to '21 » The Metro West Daily News

Republican Baker campaigns hard in Democratic Lawrence » The Eagle Tribune

In 3rd District race, EMILY's List faces challenge: which woman to support? » Lowell Sun

Local progressives see hope in Ocasio-Cortez » Eagle Tribune

US Sen. Warren's challengers now showing up at her rallies » Boston Herald

In 3rd Hampshire, a Primary Built from the Background up » Western Mass Politics and Insight

Healey backs Pressley over Capuano in Democratic Congressional primary » Boston Globe

Ayanna Pressley Just Landed a Huge Endorsement: Maura Healey » Boston Magazine

UPDATED: Governor Signs Law To Raise Legal Age For Tobacco Products to 21 in Massachusetts » Framingham Source

Massachusetts raises statewide tobacco buying age to 21 » The Republican

Local Lawmaker Seeks to Expand 2016 Opioid Law » Cape Cod Online

Governor Signs Bill Raising Age for Tobacco Sales to 21 » iBerkshires

First responders can be haunted by close encounters with suffering and death » Boston Globe

Following Weymouth killings, a look at the Massachusetts bail system » Taunton Gazette

Despite Denials, WBZ Scoop Proves Correct In Departure of Police Commissioner Evans » WGBH

U.S. attorney to RMV: Call us next time » Boston Herald

Bill To Automatically Register Voters Sails Through Mass. Senate » WBUR

Beacon Hill negotiators agree on new Airbnb taxes » The Salem News

Baker sinks yacht club tax breaks » Boston Herald

Mass. Might Tax Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb, Keep Statewide Registry Of Units » WBUR

Lyft testing subscription model » Commonwealth Magazine

As hand-held cellphone ban stalls, activists weigh ballot question » Boston Globe

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8:30am Boston Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline

8:30am Boston Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline

10:30am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

10:30am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

6:30pm 1st Hampshire State Representative Candidate Forum, JFK Middle School, 100 Bridge Road, Florence

7:00pm Meet & Greet with Middlesex District Attorney Candidate Donna Patalano

7:00pm Meet & Greet with Middlesex District Attorney Candidate Donna Patalano

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

12:00pm House Session, Full Formal Session

6:00pm Concord Meet & Greet with Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

6:00pm Grilling with Congressional Candidate Rick Green

6:00pm Concord Meet & Greet with Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

6:00pm Grilling with Congressional Candidate Rick Green

6:30pm Milton Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey with Rep. Bill Driscoll

6:30pm Milton Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey with Rep. Bill Driscoll

Last day for formal sessions of the 2017-2018 legislative cycle

5:30pm Department of Agricultural Resources Public Hearing, Boyden Library, 10 Bird Street, Foxborough

6:00pm GOP Meet & Rally Fest with Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate, State Sen. Candidate John MacDonald and State Rep. Candidate Pina Prinzivalli

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer

6:00pm Southcoast Summer Reception for State Sen. Candidate Jacob Ventura

6:00pm Beers with Barbara L'Italien Maynard Meet & Greet

6:00pm Reception for State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell

6:00pm Mac & Cheese and Healthcare with State Rep. Candidate Sabrina Heisey

6:00pm GOP Meet & Rally Fest with Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate, State Sen. Candidate John MacDonald and State Rep. Candidate Pina Prinzivalli

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer

6:00pm Southcoast Summer Reception for State Sen. Candidate Jacob Ventura

6:00pm Beers with Barbara L'Italien Maynard Meet & Greet

6:00pm Reception for State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell

6:00pm Mac & Cheese and Healthcare with State Rep. Candidate Sabrina Heisey

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Board of Fire Prevention Regulations Public Hearing, Boards & Commissions Room, Department of Fire Services, State Road, Stow

5:00pm Safe Patient Limits Ballot Campaign Gathering, Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Place, Boston

5:30pm Orange House Party for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline

5:30pm Orange House Party for State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline

6:00pm Rep. Natalie Higgins' 30th Birthday Party

6:00pm Mass Victory Plymouth Office Opening Kickoff Party

6:00pm Rep. Natalie Higgins' 30th Birthday Party

6:00pm Mass Victory Plymouth Office Opening Kickoff Party

6:30pm Needham Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

6:30pm Needham Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Hajjar House Party

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Hajjar House Party

7:00pm Summer Social with State Rep. Candidate Sean Costello

7:00pm Summer Social with State Rep. Candidate Sean Costello

Birthdays: Rep. Ted Philips

10:00am Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Conference Room A, MassDEP Headquarters, One Winter Street, Boston

10:00am Executive Office of Health and Human Services Public Hearing, First Floor Conference Room, 100 Hancock Street, Quincy

1:00pm Executive Office of Health and Human Services Public Hearing, First Floor Conference Room, 100 Hancock Street, Quincy

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