11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

Seth Moulton’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad summer vacation » Boston Globe

Trump’s new immigration rule: Not just immoral — also stupid » Boston Globe

Dukakis: Baker Has No 'Serious Plan For Dealing With Congestion' » WGBH

Should paying your rent on time count on your credit score? Rep. Ayanna Pressley proposes housing solutions at Cambridge forum » The Republican

Mass. jobless rate falls to 2.9 percent » State House News Service

WBUR eliminates news director position as part of 'restructuring' » Boston Business Journal

Bay State chambers focus on local efforts to boost membership » Boston Business Journal

I'm not a Nazi, I'm just a dude: What it's like to be the other Steve King » The Hill

Challenge to Markey could scramble Mass. political landscape » Boston Herald

Don’t underestimate Trump’s supporters. They can re-elect him just for the fun of it » The Associated Press (AP)

Joseph Kennedy III Said to Be Eying Edward Markey’s Massachusetts Senate Seat » New York Times

Trump is still blaming his 2016 New Hampshire loss on voter fraud — with zero proof » Boston Globe

Don't be fooled: Steve King is the GOP » Boston Globe

Seth Moulton’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad summer vacation » Boston Globe

Scorecard: How do Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren measure up in N.H.? » Boston Globe

7 States Where Demographics Haven't Determined Its Political Destiny -- Yet » Governing

'Jump in, Joe!': Rep. Kennedy Reportedly Eyeing Markey's Senate Seat in 2020 » NECN

Jump in, Joe » Commonwealth Magazine

Local stores report uptick in trade on tax holiday » Gazette Net

Are we on the verge of a recession? It’s unlikely — at least this year » Boston Globe

With state historical tax credits in hand, Eagle Mill eyes ‘last major piece of the puzzle’ » the Berkshire edge

When colleagues are spread around the globe, work is a different world » Boston Globe

A small local bank launched a tech business. Can it build another? » Boston Business Journal

In ‘disappointing’ decision, Weiner Ventures scraps air-rights tower at 1000 Boylston » Boston Business Journal

Tax takes a holiday, local shoppers take to stores » Worcester Telegram

GE shares bounce back a day after allegations of Enron-like fraud » Boston Business Journal

For the first time in four decades, new buildings could rise over the Mass. Pike » Boston Globe

Marijuana brownies, gummies, and chocolates ending up in toddlers’ hands » Boston Globe

Suffrage Centennial Committee Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration » iBerkshires

Small colleges hope university status will boost their fortunes » Boston Globe

'We have to get smart about this' » The Salem News

We have to be caretakers of this planet’s inhabitants » Boston Globe

Protective steps, while important, are not same as slowing global warming » Boston Globe

Experts: Sharks are here to stay in the waters off Cape Cod » Boston Herald

‘Nip’ ban having an impact in Chelsea » Commonwealth Magazine

How does Encore Boston Harbor keep its flowers so fresh? Meet the shrub whisperer » Boston Globe

Doctors say new rule will mean sicker immigrants » Boston Globe

The doctor will hear you now » Boston Globe

Brockton nursing home celebrates defiency-free survey » The Enterprise

Boston's Rising Housing Costs Put Rent Control Back In The Spotlight » WGBH

Rent control, long shunned, is back on the table in Massachusetts » The Boston Globe

Lowell releases plan to address homelessness » Lowell Sun

Garry, Tran back petition to prevent Massachusetts from becoming sanctuary state » Lowell Sun

She was hit by an Amazon Flex driver — and left in the ditch by auto insurers » Boston Globe

Local Attorney Named Associate Justice of the Juvenile Court » Cape Cod Online

Sentencing guidelines raise thorny legal issues for DAs, judges » Commonwealth Magazine

Northampton City Council backs Green New Deal » Gazette Net

Miracle Field receives state funding for accessible bathroom » Wicked Local

Joseph P. Kennedy III to decide soon on challenge to Senator Edward Markey » Boston Globe

Markey a marked man if Kennedy wants his seat » Boston Herald

Joseph Kennedy III vs. Edward Markey matchup could bring tight race, pundits say » Boston Herald

Marty Walsh sounds support for Ed Markey over Joe Kennedy III » Boston Herald

Second case of EEE confirmed in Massachusetts in 1 week, man in Worcester County infected with virus » The Republican

Cannabis-related poison control calls increased for children and teens » Gazette Net

Somerville takes on a failing status quo » Boston Globe

Mayor Marty Walsh Stands By Police Sweep On Melnea Cass Boulevard » WGBH

Hundreds rally at City Hall Plaza against gun violence » Boston Globe

Jewish schools, synagogues seek state grants to improve security » Boston Globe

Mass shootings vs. mass killings » Boston Globe

How a trooper’s alleged racist remark ignited the State Police overtime scandal » Boston Globe

Experts: Active shooter drills necessary, but potentially stressful for students » Boston Herald

Pols join mothers in call for gun legislation amid local, national violence » Boston Herald

Legislative act allows Plymouth fire chief to work beyond mandatory retirement » Wicked Local Plymouth

Pain of son’s suicide prompts police officer to push for mental health training » Lynn Daily News Item

Amherst police accidentally publish social security numbers of 26 individuals in online log » The Republican

How Cities Are Bringing 911 Into the 21st Century » Governing

Amid Some GOP Gripes, A Staycation For Massachusetts' Governor » New England Public Radio

State's tribes seek accurate census count » The Salem News

Baker needs a bolder plan » Commonwealth Magazine

Amid Some GOP Gripes, A Staycation For Massachusetts Gov. Baker » New England Public Radio

EDITORIAL: Close pot detection loophole » Lowell Sun

RMV hacks true to form with scapegoat in records scandal » Boston Herald

A day at South Station: A gateway to Boston, an intersection of many different lives » Boston Globe

WRTA to consider fare-free bus system » Worcester Telegram

What our highways can learn from movie theaters » Commonwealth Magazine

Enhanced commuter rail must be part of transportation future » Commonwealth Magazine

Man Struck, Killed By Commuter Rail In Belmont » WBUR

Mass. RMV scandal: Auditor’s report reveals 5 major problems with how state was handling violations » The Republican

The 'Zipper Merge' May Seem Aggressive, But It's Actually A Highway Congestion Reliever » WBUR

An Ill Wind Blows For Vineyard Wind » New England Public Radio

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NEPR The Short List: One Year Of MGM Springfield: 'Is The City Better With It?' CQ Roll Call CQ Budget: The Democrats' tax package explained WGBH Callie Commentary: Not Betting Against Encore Boston Harbor Commonwealth Magazine The Codcast: Building connections one story at a time

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Meet & Greet with Pittsfield Mayoral Candidate Melissa Mazzeo

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Framingham School Committee Candidate Leslie White Harvey

6:30pm Campaign Kickoff for Framingham City Council Candidate Bill Lynch

7:00pm Rep. Michelle Ciccolo's Ice Cream Social & Thank You Party

6:00pm Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Winthrop School Committee Member Valentino Capobianco

6:00pm Fundraiser for Lowell City Council Candidate Harry Kortikere

6:30pm Framingham Green New Deal Town Hall with Sen. Ed Markey & Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Framingham High School, 115 A Street, Framingham

7:00pm Meet & Greet with Amesbury City Council Candidate Tony Rinaldi

Birthdays: State Senator Joan Lovely

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu's 3rd Annual Block Party

5:00pm Chatham Fundraiser for Congressman Bill Keating with Congresswoman Katherine Clark

5:30pm Reception for Brockton City Council Candidate Larry Curtis

5:30pm Summer Celebration Fundraiser with Medford Mayor Stephanie Muccini Burke

6:00pm Braintree Town Hall with Congressman Stephen Lynch, Braintree Town Hall, Horace T. Cahill Auditorium, 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Braintree Town Council Candidate Tim Carey

6:00pm An Evening with Brockton Mayoral Candidate Mark Lawton

6:30pm Sunset Cruise with Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo

7:00pm Fundraiser for Easthampton City Council Candidate Owen Zaret

Birthdays: Rep. Joseph McGonagle, Jr.

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

MMA webinar reviews digital equity planning and programs » Mass. Municipal Association

Pressley, Warren Celebrate $1M Secured for Black Economic Council of Massachusetts » Office of Congressman Ayanna Pressley

Southcoast Health Recognized by the White House for Sustainability Efforts » Southcoast Health

House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect America’s National Security, Support U.S. Allies, Surge Humanitarian Aid to Gaza » Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan

Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud Grants $3 Million to Develop Innovative Treatments, Bringing Total Investment to $68 Million » Alzheimer's Association

ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Presses Army Leadership on Military Housing Crisis, Need for Quality, Safe Accommodations » Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren

New England Aquarium and retail partner Event Network take significant step to remove plastic from gift shop » New England Aquarium

Gov. Healey's Secretary's Tirade Caught on Camera » MassFiscal Alliance