Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Minogue defeats Shortsleeve in GOP primary for governor
WBUR
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Former Biden White House Aide Wins Massachusetts Democratic House Primary
New York Times
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The Guard That Won't Be Changing
The Atlantic
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Voters Are Rejecting Elderly Politicians. So What's This 80-Year-Old Senator's Secret?
Slate
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Six Takeaways From the Massachusetts Primaries
New York Times
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Neal, longtime incumbent, beats Whalen, an educator, political newcomer
WGBH
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The Media Are Paying Attention to the Wrong Massachusetts Dem Primary
The New Republic
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Massachusetts Senator Nick Collins wins primary against Boston Mayor Wu-backed challenger
Boston Herald
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Lieutenant governor nominee Shawn Oliver jumps on Minogue's team
WBUR
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Stephen Lynch Defeats Patrick Roath In Massachusetts Democratic Primary
HUFFPOST
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Hayden prevails over Rollins, Champion in primary for Suffolk County DA seat
WGBH
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Collins survives Wu-backed primary challenge, Brownsberger-Lander race too close to call
Commonwealth Magazine
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Brownsberger, Lander Race Too Close to Call With 99% of Ballots Counted
The Harvard Crimson
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Mass. primary takeaways: Older Democrats bucked national trends, and Wu gained real estate in state legislators' heads
Boston Globe
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What would it take to actually stop the data centers?
Vox Media
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Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans
CNN
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Colorado graduated income tax proposal qualifies for 2026 ballot
News From the States
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Who Approves Trump’s Washington Makeover Projects?
New York Times
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White House Teleprompter Operator Settles Insider-Trading Probe
The Wall Street Journal
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NJ: Gov. Sherrill signs bill aimed at expanding balcony solar
News From the States
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MT: Billionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize?
New York Times
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House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms
The Guardian
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Hegseth's culture war fixation disrupting Army progress, sources say
CNN
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CA: The Air Marshals Keeping Watch On Eric Swalwell
The Atlantic
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Exclusive: Paid actors, AI writing: How a new kind of video business cashed in on America's divided politics
Semafor
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Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Executive Committee Meeting
Via Zoom
1:00pm
Mass. Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV) Regulatory Hearing
100 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Boston
1:00pm
Partners In Democracy Mass. Post-Primaries Analysis
Via Zoom
1:00pm
Mass. Commission for the Blind Rehabilitation Council Meeting
Via Zoom
1:30pm
State Interoperability Executive Committee Executive Management Committee Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
1:30pm
Mass. Clean Water Trust Board Meeting
Link available from masswatertrust@tre.state.ma.us
7:00pm
People Over Politics Town Hall with Sen. Candidate John Deaton
Knights of Columbus, 340 Hancock Street, Quincy
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At least three Massachusetts Democrats fend off challengers to their left
Almanac of American Politics
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We need to stop bombing schools in Iran and start rebuilding them here in America.
Congressman Jim McGovern
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“An $18bn settlement – and Zuckerberg barely blinked. The tech titans must be stripped of their power, and soon.”
Opinion piece on the lawsuit alleging Meta harms children.
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
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North Shore voters turn out for state primary races
Salem News
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Marian Ryan declares victory in primary for Middlesex District Attorney
Boston Globe
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Battenfeld: Voters turned off by Seth Moulton's age strategy
Boston Herald
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Markey beats Moulton in Democratic primary for US Senate
Boston Herald
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Rep. Stephen Lynch secures primary victory over challenger Patrick Roath
Boston Herald
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Lynch survives Roath's primary challenge
Axios
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Democratic primary in Norfolk DA race narrows, as seven candidates await results
Boston Globe
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Graham: Democrats may have a N.H. problem
Boston Herald
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Djuna Perkins claims victory in Norfolk DA Democratic primary
Boston Globe
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Markey turns back Moulton's challenge, setting up Deaton rematch
Axios
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Suffolk DA Hayden wins primary, beats back challenge from Rollins
WBUR
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The staying power of incumbency
Boston Globe
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Collins victorious while Brownsberger contest too close to call in state Senate
Boston Globe
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Paulino out, Rush behind in Beacon Hill contests
MASSterList
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Richard Neal wins Democratic primary for Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District
22WWLP.com
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Election results: Decker wins (unofficially)
Cambridge Day
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Koh comes out on top in crowded primary race to replace Moulton
Commonwealth Magazine
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US House veterans Neal and Lynch turn back progressive Democratic primary challengers
Boston Globe
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Chester Tam wins Republican primary for 9th Bristol state rep
South Coast Today
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Pacheco, Tam win Ninth Bristol County State Representative race
Dartmouth Week
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Massachusetts' 2026 primaries are in the books. Here are the results
NBC Boston
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In pivotal contests, Mass. voters reject calls for a new generation
22WWLP.com
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Barrett Holds off Fitch in State House Race
iBerkshires
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Barrett fends off Fitch in 1st Berkshire State Rep. Dem primary
WAMC
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A roundup of Massachusetts' key primary election results, from Congress to the State House
WBUR
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Minogue defeats Shortsleeve in landslide GOP primary win
Boston Herald
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Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden holds off Rachael Rollins comeback bid to win primary
Boston Herald
Beltway Politics
Business
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Don't Look Now, But the Tech Bros Are Losing
The Bulwark
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Change of buyer, plans for former college site in Boston’s South End
TheRealDeal
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Finally, a Boston office tower refinances above purchase price
Boston Business Journal
Education
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Is College in Boston Still Worth It?
Boston Magazine
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Springfield schools launch new attendance alert system
22WWLP.com
Environment
Federal
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Lake America and the Dogma of Trumpism
The Bulwark
Gaming
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
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Erika Uyterhoeven Declares Victory in 2nd Middlesex District as Opponents Concede
The Harvard Crimson
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Winchester's two Senate seats go to Uyterhoeven and Lipper-Garabedian
Winchester News
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State Rep. John Barrett III wins Democratic primary, narrowly defeats Andrew Fitch
The Berkshire Eagle
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Patricia Duffy wins Democratic primary for 5th Hampden District seat
MassLive
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Bud Williams wins primary for 11th Hampden district
22WWLP.com
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Lachenmeyer concedes race; Puppolo wins 12th Hampden District
The Salem News
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Rogers wins reelection; Arlington turnout tops 33% in state primary
Your Arlington
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Mike Connolly Wins Democratic Primary in Bid for Sixth Term
The Harvard Crimson
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Mbah wins in Somerville for 34th Middlesex race, with Medford votes to be reported
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
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Incumbent Mary S. Keefe Secures Democratic Nomination In 15th Worcester District
Brookline Patch
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Erika Uyterhoeven declares victory in Somerville-anchored state Senate race
Boston Globe
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Congress: Lynch Defeats Roath; State Senate: Yu Defeats Rush
Jamaica Plain News
Local Government
Politics
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Rhode Island incumbents are staring down a political wipeout
Boston Globe
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Minogue wins GOP primary for governor, setting stage for matchup with Healey
Commonwealth Magazine
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LG nominee Oliver quick to jump on Minogue's team
State House News Service
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'A testament to the power of the progressive movement': Markey beats Moulton in US Senate primary
WGBH
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Former Biden White House aide Dan Koh wins primary for open House seat
Politico
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Incumbent DAs in Suffolk and Middlesex counties declare victory; seven-person race in Norfolk not yet decided
Boston Globe
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Collins defeats Gayle by 11 points to win First Suffolk Senate primary
Dorchester Reporter
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House Democrat survives left-flank challenge as Bernie volunteer mounts insurgent bid
Fox News
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Top Democrat survives double-barreled challenge as party's Israel divide hits home
Fox News
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Bill Keating wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District
NewsChannel20
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Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden holds heavy fundraising lead over Rachael Rollins, Linda Champion
Boston Herald
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From federal fraud charges to Primary Day: How public trust is shaping up across Massachusetts
NEPM
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Howie Carr: Is fraud a political resume builder?
Boston Herald
Public Health
Press Releases
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Minogue Wins Massachusetts GOP Primary for Governor Minogue Wins in Landslide Over Shortsleeve
MassGOP
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Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Pressley and Clarke Condemn Deportation and Dehumanization of Haitian Nationals
Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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New Bedford Health Department Encourages Residents to Take Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey
City of New Bedford
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Barre Woman Sentenced for Social Security Fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Governor Maura Healey Declares September College Fire Safety Month
Mass. Department of Fire Services
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AG Campbell Issues $1.15 Million In Citations Against Addiction Treatment Centers For Having Participants Perform Unpaid Labor Under The Guise Of “Rehabilitation”
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Governor Healey Launches Statewide Blue Envelope Program for People with Autism
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll