10:00am Department of Public Utilities Hearing, Department of Public Utilities, One South Station, Fifth Floor, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Salem City Council Candidate Conrad Prosniewski

Birthdays: State Senator Nicholas Collins, Rep. Jeffrey Turco

Vineyard Wind, Bay State Wind vie for second offshore wind project » State House News Service

Joe Biden says he enjoys his visits to Keene, ‘Vermont’ » Boston Globe

The hardest Trump story for the press to cover: His fitness for the job » CNN

Inside Susan Collins’ reelection fight in the age of Trump » Politico

Ed Markey brings on top campaign aide — as consultant in controversy departs » Boston Globe

Energy companies spending millions lobbying Beacon Hill » The Associated Press (AP)

Lobbyist caught up in State Police case is known for her edge on Beacon Hill » Boston Globe

Michael Bennet blasts DNC for 'stifling debate' and 'rewarding celebrity' » Politico

Joe Kennedy kept his head down for his first couple terms in Congress. Then Trump became president » Boston Globe

Greenland — to buy or not to buy » Boston Globe

Election-year Supreme Court fight would be ‘Armageddon,’ pundits say » Boston Herald

Joe Biden’s gaffes called ’cause for concern’ » Boston Herald

Democratic front-runner Biden reflects chaotic party » Boston Herald

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Pols jump at possible opening for 4th District seat » Milford Daily News

Akamai promised 700 new local jobs to get a tax break. But the plan's changed. » Boston Business Journal

Amazon plans Holyoke distribution center, with ‘hundreds’ of job openings expected » The Republican

Lynn, state officials meet to discuss Kettle Cuisine’s continued onion odor » Lynn Daily News Item

Five months after opening, Brookline’s marijuana store is still one of America’s busiest — and not everyone is thrilled » Boston Globe

BayCoast considers lending to cannabis companies » Boston Business Journal

David Ortiz hires former BPD head to look into his shooting » Boston Globe

More inter-campus collaboration: It’s the entrepreneural thing to do » Boston Globe

Thousands of Worcester Teachers Rally to Welcome in School Year » This Week in Worcester

R.I. gave mayors control over certain charter schools. Now one is blocking an expansion » Boston Globe

More state aid for rural schools this year » The Recorder

A taste of summer: New Bedford children experience farm-to-table meals » South Coast Today

Boston’s academic giants treat student workers poorly » Commonwealth Magazine

Former Mass. gambling chief: MGM Springfield's revenue shortfall a 'puzzle' » Boston Business Journal

A year later, MGM Springfield slow to make inroads in crowded gambling market » Boston Globe

Cases of drug diversion increase » The Salem News

She’s been bounced through more than a dozen foster homes. And she’s just 6 » Boston Globe

Immigration Policy Change Has New England Food Banks Worried » New England Public Radio

Massachusetts Among 19 States Suing Over Rollback Of Child Immigrant Protections » WBUR

U.S. Supreme Court wants state AG to respond to Michelle Carter of Plainville's petition » The Sun Chronicle

Hampden DA behind state’s first court for young adults » Commonwealth Magazine

1Berkshire aims to get area businesses up to speed on Paid Family and Medical Leave Act » Berkshire Eagle

Clients surprised after Beacon Hill lobbyist Anne Lynch charged in bribery scheme » The Republican

Governor Signs Lynnfield Home Rule Petition » Brookline Patch

Amherst Town Council moves to get new arts funding bylaw drafted » Gazette Net

Former Abington town employee pleads guilty to groping charges » The Enterprise

Preliminary election canceled in Weymouth » Patriot Ledger

Some booth suggestions for Charlie Baker’s summer picnic » Boston Herald

Some booth suggestions for Charlie Baker’s summer picnic » Boston Herald

Moulton's Primary Challengers Plan To Stay In The Race » Brookline Patch

Today’s 16-year-olds have earned the right to vote » Cape Cod Times

Kennedy confirms he’s interested in Senate primary: ‘I’m not sure this is a moment for waiting’ » Boston Globe

U.S. Rep. Kennedy creates Senate campaign committee » State House News Service

As Planned Parenthood turns away federal funding, STD cases at record high » Boston Globe

It’s time to take Lyme seriously » Boston Globe

Fourth person in Massachusetts infected with EEE » Boston Herald

Bristol County woman who contracted EEE has died » State House News Service

Dangerousness bill protects community » Boston Herald

Trump caves on gun reform – again » Boston Globe

Survey: Most Americans favor 'Red flag' law » Wicked Local Newton

Sherman: Bulletproof backpacks won’t stop gun violence » Boston Herald

Address confidentiality program aids victims of stalking » Boston.com

Police duties should be left to the police » Boston Herald

Federal judge dismisses excessive-force suit in Pittsfield shoplifting arrest » Berkshire Eagle

Dana Pullman, state police union leaders have donated at least $82K to Massachusetts elected officials » MassLive

Business groups fire back at Raise Up’s call for higher taxes » Boston Business Journal

Raise Up: Businesses should fund MA transportation, not just workers » South Coast Today

Time for state to walk the walk on bus rapid transit » Commonwealth Magazine

Public-private partnerships could finance new bus garages » Commonwealth Magazine

Congress Mulls Ban On Chinese Trains And Buses. Oh, Come On, Builder Says » New England Public Radio

Demand derails big UMass Boston MBTA pass subsidy » State House News Service

Pilgrim license transfer draws outrage » Cape Cod Times

Mayflower Wind in offshore wind procurement mix » Boston Business Journal

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Birthdays: State Senator Nicholas Collins, Rep. Jeffrey Turco

10:00am Department of Public Utilities Hearing, Department of Public Utilities, One South Station, Fifth Floor, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Salem City Council Candidate Conrad Prosniewski

Birthdays: Rep. James Arciero

10:00am Department of Revenue Public Hearing, 100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Room A, Boston

5:30pm Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Brockton City Council Candidate Jean Cayer

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Hearing

1:00pm Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Public Hearing, Division of Fishereis & Wildlife Field Headquarters, Richard Cronin Building, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

11:00am State Lottery Commission Public Hearing, Mass. State Lottery Commission Headquarters, 150 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

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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.

NEW VIDEO: Maura Healey's Embattled Secretary of Transportation » MassFiscal Alliance

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