8:30am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, K111 Lecture Hall, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield

10:45am Special Senate Task Force on the Retail Sector of the Commonwealth, Union Station 125A Pleasant Street Northampton, MA 01060

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:30am Shannon Grant Award Announcement, Grand Staircase, State House

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Leslie Philips Theater, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke

#MeToo Has Done What the Law Could Not » New York Times

Tumult in Mass. Senate as politicians angle for top job » Boston Globe

ABC News announces comprehensive coverage of the 2018 midterm elections and 18 consequential races » ABC News

Cynthia Nixon, potential Cuomo challenger, calls for 'better Democrats' to run in 2018 » Politico

Donors turn 3rd race into a star war » Lowell Sun

An Actual Nazi Is About To Get The Republican Nomination For A Congressional Seat » The Huffington Post

Schedule set for fiscal 2019 budget hearings » State House News Service

South Boston rep will take second shot at joining Senate » State House News Service

Hefner had access to Rosenberg's e-mails » Boston Globe

Kennedy, Moulton in separate orbits, for now » Boston Globe

Big reveal from Attorney General due on Berkshire Museum art sale » The Berkshire Eagle

Wayfair Eyes Mammoth Back Bay Property for Headquarters » Boston Magazine

Bezos could change the dynamic » Commonwealth Magazine

Have you visited a black-owned restaurant this month? » Boston Globe

Business 2018: Valley's economy is riding high, experts more optimistic than they've been in years » Gazette Net

Pot dispensaries to open soon in Mashpee, Plymouth » Cape Cod Times

Small farmers want state's promise kept on craft cannabis » The Berkshire Eagle

New England colleges have one big worry: 2025 » Boston Globe

Perkins hosting legislators for breakfast program » Worcester Telegram

Holy Cross will keep the name "Crusaders" after concerns that it was offensive » Boston Herald

Charter champion's firing came after sexual harassment allegations » Politico

Chatham Selectmen Continuing Monomoy Fight with Letter to Sen. Markey » Cape Cod Online

Salem Hospital neurosurgeon named to Board of Registration in Medicine » The Salem News

Partners Healthcare says data breach exposed patient information » Boston Business Journal

Mayor seeks developers' ideas for housing in 83 city buildings » Boston Globe

Even at elite colleges, students go hungry » Boston Globe

Who buries Massachusetts' poor? State pays so little only a couple of funeral homes will take them » MassLive

SPECIAL FEATURE: THE HURRICANE CONTINUES » Dig Boston

Labor Department plan could let the boss pocket the tip » Boston Globe

MBTA makes peace with bus mechanics union today » Boston Globe

New House budget chief rakes in campaign cash » Gloucester Times

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on early voting costs, combatting Alzheimer's » MassLive

Senate panel calls hearing on net neutrality » Boston Herald

Sen. Stanley Rosenberg scandal deepens » Boston Herald

Rosenberg says report of new allegations contains 'significant factual inaccuracies' » The Recorder

Tumult in Mass. Senate as politicians angle for top job » Boston Globe

New Rosenberg-Hefner allegations called 'concerning,' while GOP says Rosenberg has 'lost all credibility' » MassLive

BAKER: "NO WAY" ROSENBERG SHOULD REGAIN PRESIDENCY IF CHARGES ARE TRUE » State House News Service

Mayor Walsh Wonders How Long Senate Can Go Without Permanent President » WBUR

Stan Rosenberg Faces Murky Political Future after Hefner Email Reveal » Boston Magazine

Baker: Rosenberg can't return as Senate prez if new allegations are true » Boston Herald

Stan Rosenberg 'certainly shouldn't be Senate president' if email allegations are true, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker says » MassLive

'I did not allow Bryon Hefner to influence my actions and decisions,' Stan Rosenberg says after email allegations » MassLive

Charlie Speaks: Rosenberg's Senate Status Hangs in the Balance » New Boston Post

Plainville officials want more liquor licenses for the town » The Sun Chronicle

Lawrence's Rep. Moran Secures $700K for More Lawrence Police » The Valley Patriot

O'Connor looks back at town council service in Weymouth » Wicked Local Weymouth

Key Senate committee OKs $25M for new police HQ » The Eagle Tribune

Walsh: State aid levels contributing to "crisis here in the city" » State House News Service

The Berlin Wall was shameful. Trump wants to build his own » Boston Globe

Why Larry Nassar's crimes must never be forgotten » Boston Globe

Guest Opinion: Detergent pods not the only surprising poison hurting teens » The Herald News

No, Steve Wynn is not 'suitable' » Boston Globe

Urge Congress to fund community health centers » Cape Cod Times

America's crucial nuclear nonproliferation treaty with Russia » Boston Globe

Will we finally get a national digital public library? » Boston Globe

Houston: African-Americans' road to 'Justice' » Boston Herald

Time's up for Steve Wynn in Everett » Boston Globe

Letter: Couldn't believe caution urged on the $15 wage proposal » Worcester Telegram

Yes, climate change is real. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2012 through 2017 were among the 10 warmest years on record. » Newburyport News

Editorial: Nothing about voting in Mass. need be 'automatic' » Boston Herald

Suing Big Pharma is no panacea in opioid crisis » The Eagle Tribune

Carr: History shows Capuano, Galvin need not fret » Boston Herald

As Patriots, we support juvenile justice reform » Boston Globe

Unchoke the throat » Commonwealth Magazine

Bourne GOP To Hold Caucus » The Bourne News

Ballot question committees raised $2.4M heading into 2018 » South Coast Today

Lewis to seek reelection » The Metro West Daily News

Rep. Nick Collins to seek open seat in state Senate » Boston Herald

One-man race in Tuesday's Senate primary » Lynn Daily News Item

Democrat running for governor calls on Rosenberg to resign from Senate » Boston Globe

Candidates jockey for support at Hyde Park caucus » Bay State Banner

Massachusetts: Pro-Gun Bills Nearing Committee Deadline »

Charlie Baker had a not-so-stellar week » Boston Globe

STATE HOUSE ROUNDUP: Time to make some adjustments » Wicked Local Salem

Neighbors of Bradford train station seek state help after homes fill with fumes » The Eagle Tribune

Mass. utilities ordered to set new rates based on federal tax cuts » Boston Globe

State Senate panel calls net neutrality hearing » Gloucester Times

Disputed N.H. power project faces doubt on Beacon Hill » Boston Globe

State's 3 utilities will decide fate of N. Pass » Commonwealth Magazine

8:30am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, K111 Lecture Hall, Berkshire Community College, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield

10:45am Special Senate Task Force on the Retail Sector of the Commonwealth, Union Station 125A Pleasant Street Northampton, MA 01060

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:30am Shannon Grant Award Announcement, Grand Staircase, State House

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Leslie Philips Theater, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke

Birthdays: Rep. Joseph McKenna

9:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Public Hearing Room, Barnstable Town Hall, 367 Main Street, Hyannis

9:00am Greater Boston Legal Services Client/Staff Lobby Event, Great Hall, State House

10:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, William B. Allen Community Room, Franklin Regional Council of Governments, 12 Olive Street, Greenfield

10:00am Department of Unemployment Assistance Public Hearing, Minahan Hall, Charles F. Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, FY19 Budget Hearing - ANF, Exec. Office of Technology, Secretary, Treasurer, Attorney General & Auditor

10:30am Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

11:00am Go Red for Women, Grand Staircase, State House

11:00am Special Senate Committee on Net Neutrality and Consumer Protection, Oversight Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Informational Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Public Hearing and Executive Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Executive Session

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Rooms 231-232, UMass School of Law, 333 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth

6:00pm Meet & Greet with Democratic Party Chair Gus Bickford & Gubernatorial Candidate Bob Massie, GSM Labor Council, 556 Pleasant Street, New Bedford

7:00pm Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Public Hearing, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters, Richard Cronin Building, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

State Primary for Special Election for Sen. Thomas McGee's seat

Birthdays: Rep. Alyson Sullivan-Almeida

9:00am DMH Metro Boston Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall, State House

9:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Saxe Room, Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Square, Worcester

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

2:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, Room 119, Math/Science Building, North Shore Community College, 1 Ferncroft Road, Danvers

5:30pm Maura Healey's Birthday Celebration

5:30pm Maura Healey's Birthday Celebration

Joint Rule 10 deadline - Last day for reports by Joint Committees (except Health Care Financing)

Birthdays: Governor Maura Healey

9:00am DMH Southeast Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall, State House

9:00am Brain Injury Association of Mass. Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase, State House

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm State Library February Author Talk: Rosalyn D. Elder, State Library, State House

1:00pm Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, One Ashburton Place, 21st Floor, Boston

10:30am Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing, West Tisbury Public Library, 1042 State Road, West Tisbury

MassHousing Awarded $342,000 to Six Organizations to Fund Summer Job Opportunities for More Than 100 Youths Across Massachusetts » MassHousing

Statement by Senator Warren on Appeals Court Decision Rejecting Trump's Illegal Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook » U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

MassDOT, MBTA, Keolis, and Massachusetts Operation Lifesaver Promote Safety Awareness during National “See Tracks, Think Train” Week » MBTA

Dedham Savings Community Foundation Supports 3Point Foundation » Dedham Savings

Senator Markey and Represenative Cherfilus-McCormick File Bicameral Amicus Brief in Defense of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces the 2025 COASTSWEEP Beach Cleanup » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Governor Healey Proclaims Forensic Science Week from September 14 -20, 2025 » Mass. Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches $14.5 Million Program to Upgrade Lab Facilities on Public Higher Education Campuses » Mass. Executive Office for Administration and Finance

Governor Healey Joins 17 Governors in Urging Congress to Extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

AG Campbell Secures Guilty Plea From Ringleader Of Worcester-Based Home Health Fraud Scheme Exploiting Vulnerable Residents » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $30 Million to Help Communities Prepare for Flooding, Heat Waves and Wildfires » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

New Telenovela Series Highlights Alzheimer’s in Hispanic and Latino Communities » Alzheimer's Association

TechNet Submits Comments on NIST’s Zero Draft for AI Testing, Evaluation, Verification, and Validation (TEVV) Standard » TechNet

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrates Power of Connection » Associated Industries of Mass.

Study Calls for Expanding Access to Career Vocational Technical Education » Pioneer Institute

Council Backs "Bell-to-Bell" Mobile Phone Policy in Boston Public Schools » City of Boston