Must-Reads
Massachusetts
National
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
5th Annual Down Syndrome Advocacy Day
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
11:00am
Mass. Department of Energy Resources Public Hearing
MassDEP Central Regional Office, Assabet Room, 8 New Bond Street, Worcester
11:00am
House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs: Public Hearing
B-1
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Gardner Auditorium
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
5:00pm
Fundraiser for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni
Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield
5:00pm
Reception for Rep. Aaron Vega
The Dam Cafe, 2014 Northampton Street, Holyoke
5:00pm
Fundraiser for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni
Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield
5:00pm
Reception for Rep. Aaron Vega
The Dam Cafe, 2014 Northampton Street, Holyoke
5:30pm
Reception for State Sen. Candidate Amaad Rivera
6B Lounge, 6 Beacon Street, Boston
5:30pm
Reception for State Sen. Candidate Amaad Rivera
6B Lounge, 6 Beacon Street, Boston
6:00pm
Rep. Jay Livingstone Re-Election Campaign Kickoff
Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street, Boston
6:00pm
Sen. Patrick O'Connor Re-Election Campaign Kickoff
Boathouse Bistro, 19 Shipyard Drive, Hingham
6:00pm
Mass. Department of Energy Resources Public Hearing
MassDEP Southeast Regional Office, 20 Riverside Drive, Lakevill
6:00pm
Rep. Jay Livingstone Re-Election Campaign Kickoff
Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street, Boston
6:00pm
Sen. Patrick O'Connor Re-Election Campaign Kickoff
Boathouse Bistro, 19 Shipyard Drive, Hingham
7:00pm
Spring Reception for Rep. Adrian Madaro
Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Boardman Street, East Boston
7:00pm
Viewing of RBG with State Rep. Candidate Allison Gustavson
Cape Ann Cinema, 21 Main Street, Gloucester
7:00pm
Spring Reception for Rep. Adrian Madaro
Hilton Garden Inn, 100 Boardman Street, East Boston
7:00pm
Viewing of RBG with State Rep. Candidate Allison Gustavson
Cape Ann Cinema, 21 Main Street, Gloucester
Quote of the Day
“People of all races, religions and nationalities work at Sanofi every day to improve the lives of people around the world. While all pharmaceutical treatments have side effects, racism is not a known side effect of any Sanofi medication.”
Rosanne Barr's explanation that Ambien caused her racist tweets.
News by Category
Business
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Group co-chaired by Sen. Rodrigues finds retailers impeded by zoning, lack of predictable policy
The Herald News
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Senate study details obstacles Mass. retailers face
Milford Daily News
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Fifteen years later: A reflection on the Mass. biotech sector
Boston Business Journal
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Senate report finds retailers impeded by zoning, lack of predictable policy
State House News Service
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Millennium’s grand vision for Boston industrial park hit a snag
Boston Globe
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Devices map people’s movements in Downtown Crossing to help businesses fine-tune offerings
Boston Globe
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Recent Rockwell buyer won't say whether it made it a two-fer
The Berkshire Eagle
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National Grid begins turning Somerset into power hub
The Herald News
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Defying Lore, AutoFair Formally Moves Subaru Dealership from N.H. to Haverhill
WHAV
Cannabis
Crimes
Education
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Tuition from out-of-state students needed to fund UMass due to 'stagnated' state funding, school officials say
MassLive
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Former EPA head Gina McCarthy to lead new climate center at Harvard
Boston Business Journal
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Layoffs begin amid Methuen school budget battle
The Eagle Tribune
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Vargas Delivers Maiden Speech on Civics Bill as House Enacts Education Legislation
WHAV
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Emails show how UMass Boston faculty scrambled chancellor search
Dorchester Reporter
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UMass Boston students, faculty outline requests at meeting
Dorchester Reporter
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UMass-Boston students, faculty outline requests at meeting
State House News Service
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Mount Ida deal spurs call to action by State Sen.
Boston Herald
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State reps prep bill to give Pioneer leadership more time to deal with budget crisis
The Recorder
- Lawmakers seek renewed emphasis on civics in public schools
Gaming
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Mohegan Sun goes after Wynn deal
Boston Herald
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Court’s gambling decision may have other implications for Vineyard and beyond
Martha's Vineyard Times
Health Care
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Virginia Just Voted to Expand Medicaid. These States Could Be Next.
Governing
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Lawmakers push AG to slow down review of health care merger
Boston Herald
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Mass. businesses want to reduce unnecessary ER visits by 20 percent
Boston Globe
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State reps question Beth Israel-Lahey mega-merger
Boston Business Journal
Housing
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Housing Assistance Corp. adds 4 to board
Cape Cod Times
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Gov. Charlie Baker to sign affordable housing bill Thursday
WWLP 22
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Mashpee Tapped For State Housing Choice Initiative
The Bourne News
Human Services
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Healthy Incentives Program reinstated
Martha's Vineyard Times
Judiciary
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Plymouth courthouse to be renamed for Senate President Therese Murray
Wicked Local Plymouth
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Jury begins deliberations in case of ex-school employee accused of shooting student over drugs
Boston Globe
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Serial sex offenders would face heavier penalties under bill from Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker
MassLive
Local Government
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Rockland selectman: Town administrator behaved inappropriately
Patriot Ledger
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Departing Hampshire Council of Governments councilor recommends agency disband
MassLive
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Marty Walsh names new press secretary
Boston Globe
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Wendell Town Meeting to decide $2.6 million budget
Athol Daily News
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City Council President: Loan may not cover Lynn’s budget deficit
Lynn Daily News Item
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Neighbors could form districts, levy assessments under House bill
Newburyport News
Public Safety
State Finance
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State Senator Keenan Highlights Braintree Impact In State Budget
Brookline Patch
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Sen. Friedman Secures Funding For Arlington In Senate Budget
Brookline Patch
State Government
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Pension and a paycheck? State may loosen ‘double dipping’ rules
Boston Globe
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Lawmakers hesitant to apply early voting to primaries
Sentinel & Enterprise
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News Briefs: Mass. Senate approves funding for opioid prevention services; Mass. Senate provides funding for Berkshire FLYER; Mass. Senate to review small bridge repair regulations
the Berkshire edge
Taxation
Transportation
Utilities
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Baker: Offshore wind energy to feature 'terrific pricing'
South Coast Today