11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Department of Agricultural Resources Public Hearing, Charlton Public Library, Dexter Hall, 40 Main Street, Charlton

6:30pm Meet & Greet with Methuen City Council Candidate Bill Bryant

Birthdays: Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll

Joe Biden: Banning Assault Weapons Works » New York Times

RMV was long aware of problems that led to scandal, documents show » Boston Globe

Four groups apply to open charter schools » State House News Service

No timeline for elusive distracted driving deal » State House News Service

Mass shooters often have a history of misogyny. The Dayton shooter is no different. » ThinkProgress

Jewish groups lament immigration crisis during protest at Boston office » Boston Globe

The complicated legacy of ‘broken windows’ policing » Commonwealth Magazine

Elizabeth Warren's New Plan On Guns Has A Goal: Reduce Gun Deaths By 80% » NPR

Epstein’s accusers call her his protector and procurer. Is Ghislaine Maxwell now prosecutors’ target? » Washington Post

How the El Paso Killer Echoed the Incendiary Words of Conservative Media Stars » New York Times

Luxury Lanes a Soviet specialty » Boston Herald

Democratic race is starting to jell » Boston Globe

Elizabeth Warren's New Plan On Guns Has A Goal: Reduce Gun Deaths By 80% » WBUR

N.H. primary winners tend to be moderate, except for Bernie Sanders. Can lightning strike twice? » Boston Globe

Trump protesters hope to ruin New Hampshire rally » Boston Herald

Gov. Baker Greets Vice President Mike Pence On Nantucket » CBS Boston

Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse calls on Rep. Richard Neal to return campaign donations from SoulCycle billionaire Stephen Ross » MassLive

Elizabeth Warren has a new plan to reduce gun violence by 80 percent » Vox

Rep. Lynch Concerned With 'Socialist Bent' Of Some Candidates' Platforms » WGBH

The Republican Running Against Donald Trump Took His Message To The Iowa State Fair. Few Listened. » BuzzFeedNews

WeWork rose fast on short-term leases. But can it stick around long-term? » Boston Globe

With new investing rules, you can be part of the crowd that’s funding startups » Boston Globe

Vertex sets its sights on taming pain » Boston Globe

Mass. M&A activity slows down in face of trade, economy worries » Boston Business Journal

A valley of pioneers: State legislators tour hemp farms » The Recorder

The Ballot Box Bar in Worcester is closing; Owner Guy Glodis selling his property in Kelley Square » MassLive

1st Legal Pot Shop Opens Up On Nantucket » WBUR

Massachusetts policy leaves hemp farmers in limbo » Worcester Telegram

State cracking down on CBD edibles » Sentinel & Enterprise

Clash over how to address equity in Boston exam schools » Boston Globe

Amherst seeks protections from college closings » Gazette Net

UMass Amherst Introduces New Ways To Address Food Insecurity » New England Public Radio

Ethiopia shows us the way on climate action » Boston Globe

Wood Turtles Clawing Back (With A Little Help From Their Friends) » WBUR

Politicians paddle to help save the Merrimack River » Boston Herald

State proposes ban on coyote hunting contests » State House News Service

Letter: Putting a price on carbon benefits all » The Salem News

Paddling down the river: Local leaders finish four-day trip on the Merrimack » The Eagle Tribune

Mayors of Salem, Holyoke call for carbon fee » Commonwealth Magazine

Voyagers put focus on the Merrimack » The Salem News

State Democrats pass resolution for presidential debate on climate » Gazette Net

After a Giant Algae Bloom, the Charles River Is Back to Normal » Boston Magazine

Massachusetts To Sue Trump Administration Over Rollback Of Endangered Species Act » CBS Boston

SE Mass. deserves casino gambling discussion » Commonwealth Magazine

East Windsor Official Doesn't Think Gov. Lamont Will Derail Planned Casino » New England Public Radio

Lottery games: Will R.I. win or lose in $1 billion IGT contract battle? » Boston Globe

Rough morning for Encore Boston Harbor after multiple disturbances, arrests at casino » Boston Globe

Boston Children’s doctors tackle baby’s rare disorder » Boston Herald

Our View: Regulating the recovery coach's job » The Eagle Tribune

Jewish activists gather at Greenfield jail in response to ICE detentions » Gazette Net

SJC: reform law not intended to excuse all juvenile offenses » Gloucester Times

THE COLUMN: Boston union verdict and local implications » Lowell Sun

Boston restaurants feel pinch from Encore Boston Harbor casino’s hiring » Boston Herald

Complaints Over Pay Equity On Beacon Hill Underscore 'Difficulties In Implementing' Law » New England Public Radio

Most senators get high marks for attendance » Sentinel & Enterprise

New Massachusetts gender pay equity law criticized for lack of transparency by former communications aide » The Republican

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Framingham eyes vote for 'Bograd Field' » The Metro West Daily News

Cahill first Beverly mayor to face no opponent in back-to-back elections » The Salem News

Five weeks in, New Bedford still recovering from computer virus » South Coast Today

This is a battle for the soul of our country » Boston Globe

Republican fundraiser with Charlie Baker, Jim Lyons postponed amid donor list clash » Boston Herald

Howie: Bills keep coming for MassGOP » Boston Herald

Out-of-staters fill Richard Neal, Edward Markey coffers » Boston Herald

Pence thanks Baker after visit to Nantucket — but vice president can’t keep up with Lance Armstrong » Boston Globe

Black Conservative Not Welcome [OPINION] » WBSM

First Human Case Of EEE Announced In Massachusetts Since 2013 » WBUR

No quick fix for the ‘Methadone Mile’ » Boston Herald

‘I validate your pain’: A new suicide prevention program on Cape Cod is rethinking mental health care » Boston Globe

Data shows flood of opioids before OD surge » Lowell Sun

Case of EEE confirmed in Massachusetts, first in six years » MassLive

Wayne Chapman lists his home as ‘on the street’ in Boston » Boston Herald

Once again, Suffolk DA speaks out against South End police sweeps » Boston Globe

Proposed Mass. ballot question would mandate gun safes » Newburyport News

Charlie Baker urges lawmakers to strengthen sex offender civil commitment law » Boston Herald

Elected officials respond to Holyoke murder rate following fourth homicide in city » Western Mass News

Lawmakers should keep pressing RMV records request » Boston Globe

MBTA plans to shut down core sections of subway lines on fall weekends for repairs » Boston Globe

RMV was long aware of problems that led to scandal, documents show » Boston Globe

Massachusetts needs congestion pricing now » Boston Globe

Charlie Baker’s traffic report offers hope to North Shore commuters » Boston Globe

State investigating ways to improve your commute around Boston » WCVB

Ferry line awarded $2.5M for new Woods Hole terminal » Cape Cod Times

Will higher Uber and Lyft fees get more commuters on the T? Some are skeptical » Boston Globe

New Orange Line train cars expected to hit the tracks on Wednesday » Boston Globe

T expects to know "root cause" of June derailment in two weeks » State House News Service

Study: SouthCoast highways the exception to growing statewide traffic congestion » South Coast Today

Vineyard Wind layout tough issue for regulators » Commonwealth Magazine

Feds call for more study on Vineyard Wind » Commonwealth Magazine

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Birthdays: Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Department of Agricultural Resources Public Hearing, Charlton Public Library, Dexter Hall, 40 Main Street, Charlton

6:30pm Meet & Greet with Methuen City Council Candidate Bill Bryant

Birthdays: State Senator Patrick O'Connor, Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley

6:30pm Fundraiser for Brockton City Council Candidate Julio Pomar

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Weymouth Town Council Candidate Victor Pap with Mayor Bob Hedlund

10:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Health Policy Commission, 50 Milk Street, 8th Floor, Boston

5:30pm Department of Agricultural Resources Public Hearing, Middleborough Public Library, 102 North Main Street, Middleborough

5:30pm Open House for Boston City Council Candidate Jennifer Nassour

6:30pm New Bedford Green New Deal Town Hall with Sen. Ed Markey, Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1121 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford

9:00am China Day Reception, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Western New England University School of Law, Moot Court Room, 1215 Wilbraham Road, Springfield

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Public Hearing, Leverett Saltonstall Building, 100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Conference Room B, Boston

6:00pm A Public Meeting with Rep. Joe McGonagle, Parlin Library, 410 Broadway, Everett

6:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Julian Cyr with Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Rep. Sarah Peake

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Weymouth Town Council Candidate Pascale Burga

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Framingham City Council Candidate Mario Alvarez

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Brockton City Council Candidate Kevin Borges

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Methuen City Council Candidate Mike Simard

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Brockton School Committee Candidate Tony Rodrigues

6:30pm Campaign Kickoff for Everett City Council Candidate Stephanie Martins

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Pittsfield City Council Candidate Patrick Kavey

5:00pm Nantucket Fundraiser for Congressman Bill Keating

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