9:00am Step Up for Kids (Child Abuse Prevention Month), Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

Birthdays: Rep. Frank Moran

Baker stands in way of push for Roe Act's passage » State House News Service

Bump seeks power to combat foot-dragging bureaucrats » State House News Service

Here’s what Elizabeth Warren had to say about the inappropriate touching allegations against Joe Biden » Boston.com

Mass. GOP accuses abortion rights activists of supporting ‘infanticide’ » Boston Globe

It turns out House progressive caucus isn’t growing » Commonwealth Magazine

Massachusetts Lawmakers Propose Bill To Fight Light Pollution » WBUR

'Everyone making money from cannabis is white,' top Boston prosecutor says » Boston Business Journal

Mick Mulvaney’s nonsensical math on Obamacare » Washington Post

America Is Done Waiting for the Mueller Report » New York Times

Trump Lives by Ratings. He Won’t Like This One. » New York Times

Interest in Pete Buttigieg is exploding » Axios

Democrats need to sound off on ‘creepy’ Joe Biden problem » Boston Herald

A kiss on the back of the head shouldn’t be a kiss of death for Biden » Boston Globe

Markey believes ex-lawmaker's account of interaction with Biden » State House News Service

Nonprofits are being squeezed out of Boston offices as rents surge » Boston Globe

ezCater raises $150M to become Boston tech's latest unicorn » Boston Business Journal

Lyft drops below IPO price in second day of trading » Boston Globe

The new Boston FBI leader has high-tech sector security on his mind » Boston Globe

For New Balance chief Jim Davis, real estate’s part of the legacy » Boston Globe

Viewpoint: Employee ownership can save jobs, build the state's economy » Boston Business Journal

State renews effort to help businesses survive generational change » State House News Service

Mass. attorney general strikes down Brewster marijuana ban » Boston Business Journal

Cultivate gets approval for expansion in Leicester » Worcester Telegram

Black market marijuana shop owner pulled in $80,000 a month, federal prosecutors say » Boston Business Journal

Gov. Charlie Baker will not support expanding access to late-term abortion » The Republican

Gov. Baker pushes back on GOP head's 'infanticide' comment » The Associated Press (AP)

Baker Signals Discomfort With Push To Expand Abortion Access In Massachusetts » WGBH

'Bodyworks' spas face new regulation as Worcester moves against sex trafficking » Milford Daily News

Tufts hires former U.S. attorney to investigate Sackler ties » Wicked Local Somerville

We don’t need more ‘zone’ legislation or regulation to create successful schools (Letters) » The Republican

Hampshire College board of trustees chairwoman Gaye Hill resigns, citing vitriol and ‘slanderous attacks’ » The Republican

Gardner City Council rejects Monty Tech's budget proposal » The Gardner News

UMass' president hints possible tuition hike for next school year » News 22 WWLP.com

Worcester superintendent defends schools' progress on reducing racial disparities » Worcester Telegram

How Charter Schools Lost Democrats' Support » Governing

Chapter 70: How to fund schools in Malden, statewide » Wicked Local Malden

State Accepting Applications for Dredging Grants » Cape Cod Online

More sewage flows into Merrimack amid calls for public notice » The Salem News

Cape Cod towns to get almost $400K in beach emergency aid following fatal shark attack » The Republican

Framingham hosts 2020 US Census kick-off » Milford Daily News

Mass. Nonprofits Unite To Counter Census Fears » WBUR

Gaming Commission hearing on Wynn Resorts begins Tuesday » Boston Globe

As hearings begin, Steve Wynn eluding disciplinary action » Commonwealth Magazine

Former Wynn execs mishandles harassment claims, report finds » State House News Service

Gaming Commission Will Consider If Wynn Resorts Remains 'Suitable' To Hold Casino License » WBUR

Here are 8 takeaways from the Mass. hearing into Wynn Resorts' suitability » Boston Business Journal

Local housing leaders bullish on Baker housing plan » Sentinel & Enterprise

Massachusetts bill would require home energy efficiency scorecard before sales » Energy News

Developer looking for tax breaks to build downtown Fall River apartments » The Herald News

Housing crisis makes American Dream improbable for millennials » Wicked Local Lexington

Boston Makes Strides In Affordable Housing, But There’s Plenty Of Work Ahead » BisNow

Owner of auto repair shops in Worcester, Everett indicted in insurance scam » The Republican

Andrew Dreyfus on his father’s career path, the challenges facing health care, and more » Boston Globe

What’s next for women’s pay equity in Massachusetts? » Boston Globe

MassMutual, with more than 10,000 employees, has eliminated traditional job titles » Boston Business Journal

Viewpoint: Pay equity is just the beginning » Boston Business Journal

Slower job growth, retirements chill biz confidence » State House News Service

Some Reps "May Be Unhappy With Me," DeLeo Says » WGBH

Political Notes: Peake cultivates ties with agricultural community » Cape Cod Times

Sen. Michael Moore Recognized as Legislator of the Year » The Millbury Sutton Chronicle

Former Mass. AG Coakley Joins E-Cigarette Company JUUL » WBUR

Sen. Ed Markey wants to protect local access TV stations » News 22 WWLP.com

Long Island bridge fight includes complicated history » Patriot Ledger

Springfield City Council extends ban on new pawn shops and junk dealers another 3 years » The Republican

Former Haverhill employee files discrimination complaint against city » The Eagle Tribune

3rd political newcomer enters council race » The Eagle Tribune

FCC rule threatens community TV in Massachusetts » State House News Service

Should city dump DPA? » Gloucester Times

Marty Walsh bashes Trump tweet about census citizenship question » Boston Herald

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh defends Joe Biden, says former vice president is a ‘very emotional person’ amid allegations of misconduct » The Republican

Mass Attorney General Criticizes New Federal Recommendations For Opioid Prescriptions » Framingham Source

Mass. Sees First Case Of Measles This Year, Health Officials Say » WBUR

Our view: Speed up response to lead in school water » The Salem News

Massachusetts makes $8 million investment to collect and test rape kits as Gov. Charlie Baker signs budget bill » The Republican

Mass. is tricky during a census. Next year may be even harder » Boston Globe

Keiko Orrall’s Golden Parachute Landing [OPINION] » WBSM

DeLeo warns of further tax hikes amid federal spending cuts » Milford Daily News

Anti-tax PAC slams State House Dems on potential gas tax hike » Boston Herald

T notes: The great employee exodus » Commonwealth Magazine

Officials: Fine fails to stop bike joyriders’ ‘idiotic behavior’ in O’Neill Tunnel » Boston Herald

Baker pushes for stricter seat belt law » The Salem News

Rep wants hearing on Orange Line car delay » State House News Service

Many MBTA stops still inaccessible, despite investments » State House News Service

Red Line meltdown juxtaposed with on-time discussion » Commonwealth Magazine

Lack of parking cited among reasons for ending bus service » Newburyport News

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Administration opens Destination Development grant program » Mass. Municipal Association

Release: Airlines to disclose fees up front, give automatic refunds for cancellations, delays » MassPIRG

Ending the Tax Penalty Against Working Immigrants » Mass. Budget & Policy Center

2024 ‘State of the Air’ Report Reveals Most ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Days in 25 Years » American Lung Association

Environmentalists and Youth Group Sue Maine for Failure to Act on Climate Change » Conservation Law Foundation

Senate President Spilka Pledges "Comprehensive Climate Bill" In Senate » American Council of Engineering Companies of Mass.

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