Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Will New York City stifle Boston's tech and AI resurgence?
Boston Globe
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First U.S. Senate debate between Markey and Moulton: Here are five takeaways
WGBH
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Manufacturers to Beacon Hill: give us the tools to keep growing
Boston Globe
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In Worcester, MA pushes restart on highway plaza rehab effort
The Metro West Daily News
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Maura Healey's Approval Rating Underwater In Latest UNH Poll
New Boston Post
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Graham Platner debacle puts Democrats in grave danger of blowing it in the midterms
The Guardian
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Trump reopens the Iran war — and a political problem he can’t shake
Washington Post
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Opinion: The Supreme Court just handed the political parties their best day in a generation
The Hill
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The civic consensus beneath America's political divide
Brookings Institute
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The rise of small donors is mostly making politics worse
Niskanen Center
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Trump denies disaster aid for 4 Democratic-led states
Politico
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Mapping 1,000 data centersworsening droughts and the dark money lobbying to build more datacenters
The Democracy Labs
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Boomers’ massive wealth will mostly be passed down to people who are already rich
Washington Post
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Joe Rogan erupts in anti-Trump tirade: 'People don’t want it'
The Raw Story
Sponsored
Today on Beacon Hill
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
NEW: Instead of helping tackle our housing crisis, Trump is standing in our way.
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
Podcasts
Substack
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“Ending an exhausting run of scandal, controversy, denial, and intraparty sniping that threatened to derail a key Senate race, Platner’s exit keeps Democrats’ hope alive for toppling the perpetually “concerned” and spineless Sen. Susan Collins and winning majority control of the Senate.”
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
Beltway Politics
Business
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Massachusetts to receive $730K in $45M settlement with Cash App over fraud protections
Boston Business Journal
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Boston sues social media companies over 'addictive' features, joining nationwide litigation
Boston.com
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The World Cup could become the Boston economy's saving grace
Axios
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Why has America's Test Kitchen been laying off staff? Here's what happened under the company's private equity owner.
Boston Globe
Education
Gaming
Health Care
Housing
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Housing, AI, and labor issues up for debate in House economic development package
Commonwealth Magazine
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The largest development in Massachusetts? South Weymouth Naval Air Station is in new hands.
Boston Globe
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HUD sued over anti-discrimination limits
The Eagle Tribune
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Editorial: Housing bill would place more homes within Americans' reach
Boston Herald
Human Services
Immigration
Labor
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4,500 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses, clinicians join largest healthcare professional strike in state history
WHDH
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Brigham and Women's nurses go on strike: 'We do not want this for our patients'
NBC Boston
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Brigham and Women's nurses say they tried to go back to work but they were told no
NBC Boston
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Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike in Boston now largest walkout for nurses in Massachusetts history
CBS News
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Brigham nurses strike, face five-day lockout after talks collapse
22WWLP.com
Legislative
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State House Advances Emergency Legislation for Norwood Hospital to Senate (Updated)
West Wood Minute
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Massachusetts lawmakers push for strict data center rules
Greenfield Recorder
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Mass. House passes $561M catch-all bill, including policies from AI to horse race bets
WBUR
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Good things in big packages?
MASSterList
Local Government
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Easthampton council opposes Verizon cell tower near city line with Southampton
Gazette Net
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City Council to consider resolution expressing support for lifting state ban on rent control
Salem News
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Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia treated by EMS after appearing to experience a medical emergency during council meeting
Boston Globe
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Complaint against Quincy City Council won't be reviewed by state
Patriot Ledger
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Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia collapses from apparent medical emergency at Council meeting
Boston Herald
Politics
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Former Elizabeth Warren, Michelle Wu Volunteer Calla Walsh Attends Iranian Leader's Funeral
New Boston Post
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Call it what you like, but when candidates meet, it's not a debate
Boston Globe
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As ballot questions mount, so do problems with them
Boston Globe
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Battenfeld: Phony Elizabeth Warren shifts again with political winds
Boston Herald
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'With all due respect': Markey, Moulton trade barbs in heated first debate of Mass. Senate primary
Boston Globe
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Markey and Moulton clash in first high-stakes debate
Axios
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Markey, Moulton trade barbs, try to claim the mantle of change during first debate
WBUR
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Vance and Rufo Want You to Know That Nixon Is Back, Baby, and He's Better Than Ever
The Bulwark
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With Platner, why did Democrats believe one woman but not the other?
Boston Globe
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Meet the candidates: Brownsberger and Lander emphasize similar issues, different approaches
Cambridge Day
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Lucas: Democrats need to evict DSA from party
Boston Herald
Public Health
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Mayor Wu joins nationwide lawsuit against Meta, other social media giants
Boston Globe
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Cyclospora, a stomach-churning parasite, has reached Mass. Here's what to know.
Boston Globe
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As overdose deaths decline, experts say vigilance still needed
22WWLP.com
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Boston sues Meta, Snap, ByteDance over youth mental health
Axios
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Senators zero in on algorithms ahead of social media debate
State Affairs
Public Safety
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Boston City Council calls for 'immediate' public safety briefing from Mayor Wu after July 4 violence
Boston Herald
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Two Holbrook town employees charged in assault on homeless man sleeping in tent, police say
Boston Globe
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Gun rights groups have Mass. safety law in their sights
Boston Globe
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Only 24% of New Bedford ShotSpotter alerts confirmed as gunshots
The New Bedford Light
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Fall River Fire urges sprinkler safety a year after Gabriel House
The Herald News
State Finance
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House passes $561M catch-all bill, from AI to horse race bets
State House News Service
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State budget includes millions for education and transportation
Lynn Daily News Item
State Government
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Child Welfare Conference Kickoff
State House News Service
Transportation
Press Releases
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Massachusetts (US) receives applications for over 1 GW of BESS capacity
EnerData
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Trahan Statement on Mass General Brigham Nurses Strike
Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan
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Déjà vu All Over Again as House Tucks Same Mandatory Retirement Program Governor Vetoed Last Year Into the Economic Development Bill
Nation Federation of Independent Businesses
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Neal Announces $599,000 Earmark for New Charlemont Fire Truck
Office of Congressman Richard Neal
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $5 Million to Expand Early Childhood Mental Health Support Across Massachusetts
Mass. Department of Early Education and Care
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DPU Launches New Grant Program to Help Communities Participate in Energy Infrastructure Decisions
Mass. Department of Public Utilities
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Healey-Driscoll Administration, Local Leaders Celebrate Completion of Braga Bridge Permanent Safety Lighting
MassDOT
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AG Campbell Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement With Block, Inc. Over Deceptive Practices On Cash App
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Clean Water Trust Approves $244.5 Million in New Grants and Loans at its July Meeting.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Another compelling reason to pass the PFAS bill
Mass. PIRG