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Massachusetts
Massachusetts is running low on workers. Trump's immigration crackdown is making it worse.
Boston Globe
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Budgets take small steps toward sheriff funding reforms
State Affairs
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MassDems accuse GOP candidates of intentionally submitting false signatures to make primary ballot
Boston.com
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In rebuke to State Senate, Mayor Wu endorses Collins challenger Latoya Gayle
Dorchester Reporter
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Senate ready to give teachers second shot at retirement program
State Affairs
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GOP Leader: Dems ‘acting like a monarchy’ with audit bill
22WWLP.com
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Mass. House votes to set new rules for DiZoglio's audit
WGBH
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Markey wins Massachusetts Democrats' endorsement as Moulton clears ballot hurdle in Senate race
The Audacy
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Mass. House votes to narrow scope of 2024 legislative audit law
WBUR
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Mass. economy could shrink by 2030 without more immigration
Axios
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MassDems accuse GOP candidates of intentionally submitting false signatures to make primary ballot
Boston.com
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To avoid a costly ballot question fight, Massachusetts rent control supporters are floating a compromise
WBUR
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Mass. labor force at risk as immigration cuts threaten major worker shortfall
Boston Business Journal
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3 years ago, Worcester tried a new model for crisis response. What happened?
Worcester Telegram
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For women, Platner vs. Collins is a tough choice because of abortion rights
Boston Globe
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Big Tech’s big flop. on primary night
Politico
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Republicans rocked by Trump’s midterm approach
The Hill
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Trump strips job protections from 8,000 senior federal workers
Washington Post
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Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
The Associated Press (AP)
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The Races That Made the Senate Majority: A Three-Cycle Story
The Center for Politics
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Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time, AP finds
Boston Globe
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Senators Privately ask Platner whether new allegations will emerge
The Wall Street Journal
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The First Real Legal Challenge To Trump's Iran War
The Lever
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Trump administration has separated dozens of children from their parents for a second time
The Associated Press (AP)
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These Strange A.I. Videos Boosted Spencer Pratt's Campaign-and May Be the Future of Politics
TIME
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An Uncertain Future: How the Immigration Crackdown Threatens MA's Labor Force
Edgerley Center for Civic Leadership at the Boston Foundation
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Advisory Council on Early Education and Care & Early Education and Care Workforce Council Joint Meeting
Via Zoom
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Caribbean American Leaders Forum
Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
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House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
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To promote student learning and mental health
State House, Room 348
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MassGOP Lincoln-Reagan Reception with special guest Charlie Baker
Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston Street, Boston,
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There is a reason the fight over the audit law has dragged on for over a year, despite being approved by 72% of voters.
Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
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2026 Midterm Elections
Artificial Intelligence
Business
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A Maine newspaper took a bold step in opening a cafe. Here's how it's faring a year after opening.
Boston Globe
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Boston bartenders really don't want bars to stay open later during the World Cup
Boston Globe
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Clover Food Lab reverses closure after public outcry led to 'something' happening
Boston Business Journal
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Days after shutting down, Clover is set to reopen some of its locations, thanks to help from a mystery investor
Boston Globe
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State senators, chambers team up to boost Massachusetts businesses
22WWLP.com
Cannabis
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Needham votes 'No' to recreational marijuana deliveries
Needham Observer
Civil Rights
Education
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Boston City Council passes $1.7 billion schools budget
WBUR
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Greenfield Community College balances budget by cutting only three jobs
MassLive
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Jay Leno to auction garage tour for UMass Lowell scholarship
22WWLP.com
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Harvard has a $57 billion endowment. It's still eyeing staff cuts this summer
Boston Globe
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Chicopee School Committee approves budget for fiscal year 2027
MassLive
Environment
Federal
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Tell Me How the Iran War Ends
The Bulwark
Health Care
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Tufts Medicine reports $46 million losses, but some see signs of stability
Boston Globe
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They lost their daughter to Medicaid's humiliating bureaucracy
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Alleged fraud by United Healthcare undermines trust in health system
Boston Globe
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Oped: Boston cancer fighters making history
Boston Herald
Housing
Immigration
Labor
Legislative
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Transparency fight escalates as House votes to limit its exposure to audit, public records requests
Commonwealth Magazine
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DiZoglio blasts new House bill limiting scope of legislative audit
Mass Lawyers Weekly
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Transparency fight escalates as House votes to limit its exposure to audit, public records requests
Commonwealth Magazine
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Massachusetts House passes transparency bill
The New Bedford Light
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Mass. House overwhelmingly passes measure they say will promote transparency and public access
WCVB
Local Government
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Closed-door talks over land deal muddied by Select Board members' link to developer
Plymouth Independent
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reinstates LGBTQ deputy director after assault arrest
Boston Herald
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Hadley backs $1.5M override in nail-biter election
Gazette Net
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Stepping into some very big shoes: Northampton to get new veterans services director
Gazette Net
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South Hadley Light Board moves forward with new headquarters despite voter disapproval
Gazette Net
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reinstates LGBTQ deputy director after assault arrest
Boston Herald
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Boston adds new park as World Cup makes a mark in the city, beyond the matches
Boston Herald
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Williamsburg residents approve $10.4M budget, adopt clean energy code
Gazette Net
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'Blindsided' Boston City Council pushes off $4.9B budget vote after chaotic meeting
Boston Herald
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Worcester playground may not get renamed for Roberto Clemente after all. Here's why
Worcester Telegram
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Closed-door talks over land deal muddied by Select Board members' link to developer
Plymouth Independent
Politics
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Complaints seek to disqualify two statewide GOP office seekers
State House News Service
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Editorial: Confronting political lunacy
Boston Herald
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Editorial: GOP must solve dogged candidate deficit
Lowell Sun
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'I just got fed up': Ipswich's Dan Kelly jumps into race for 2nd Essex District
The Local News
Public Health
Public Safety
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Are police reports public records? Pawtucket police, R.I. attorney general's office refuse to release report of wrongful arrest.
Boston Globe
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Budgets take small steps toward sheriff funding reforms
22WWLP.com
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Canton police officer who testified in Karen Read trial resigns amid misconduct investigation
Boston Herald
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Social media planned gathering at this Massachusetts beach leads to increased police patrols
22WWLP.com
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Healey awards $400K to fight human trafficking during FIFA World Cup
Lowell Sun
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Massachusetts police boosting patrols for possible beach takeover after viral social media posts
Boston Herald
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Davis Square neighbors memorialize man caught by MBTA escalator
Cambridge Day
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Bristol County Sheriff renews call for jail funding following Inspector General report
Turn to 10
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Springfield police body camera program hits 6-year mark
22WWLP.com
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Chicopee Police swearing-in ceremony promotes several members
22WWLP.com
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Ex-Boston firefighters awarded close to $300,000 and $200,000 for comp time lose case against city
Boston Herald
State Government
Transportation
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MassDOT to unveil overpass plans for West Springfield railroad crossings
22WWLP.com
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Springfield officials and PVTA to discuss restructuring Union Station services following youth disturbances
22WWLP.com
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Editorial: We should promote micromobility, not just regulate it
MassLive
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Concord Rotary redesign moves forward, but construction remains years away
WCVB
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Lawmakers preserve 20-cent rideshare fee in surtax deal
State Affairs
Utilities
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Northeast states challenge federal settlement that canceled offshore wind lease
NBC Boston
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Healey: Data centers must be self-powered, environmentally friendly
Gloucester Times
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Holyoke data center plan sparks debate on oversight, risks
22WWLP.com
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Judge rejects GE challenge in Vineyard Wind court dispute
Cape Cod Times
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Velis: Burden of data centers should not fall on residents
MassLive
Press Releases
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Fair Housing Agencies Thank Healey-Driscoll Administration, Legislative Leaders for Fair Housing Fund Awards
Massachusetts Fair Housing Center
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Lawrence Man Sentenced To 10 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Nine Kilograms of Cocaine
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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Following Aftermath of Steward Health Bankruptcy in Massachusetts, Sen. Markey Leads Colleagues to Demand Labor Dept. Retract Rule Allowing Private Equity Investments in 401(k)s
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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NWTF Massachusetts Supports Legislation Strengthening Hunting Heritage
National Wild Turkey Federation Massachusetts
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Clean Water Trust Approves $26.7 Million in New Grants and Loans at its June Meeting
Mass. Department of Environmental Protection
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Historic Early College Expansion, Creating Nearly 1,700 Additional Seats for High School Students
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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Governor Healey Nominates Judge Sarah Joss to Superior Court
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Opens New Fall River Office in Partnership with Department of Transitional Assistance
Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance
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In Celebration of Pride Month, Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Return of DCR Pride Hikes for 2026 Season
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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May Revenue Collections Total $2.767 Billion
Massachusetts Department of Revenue