8:00am Reception for Governor's Council Candidate Paul DePalo with Congressman Jim McGovern

8:00am Reception for Governor's Council Candidate Paul DePalo with Congressman Jim McGovern

9:00am Nonprofit Awareness Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Department of Public Health Hearing, Public Health Council Room, 2nd Floor, 250 Washington Street, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Dennis Meet & Greet with Sen. Julian Cyr

5:00pm Dennis Meet & Greet with Sen. Julian Cyr

5:30pm Rep. Stephan Hay Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Rep. Stephan Hay Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

Community hospitals struggle to compete with better-paid rivals » Boston Globe

Massachusetts was a policy trailblazer. Not anymore. » Boston Globe

DeLeo vows to protect unions if SCOTUS rules against AFSCME » State House News Service

Pioneer: UMass has a spending problem » Commonwealth Magazine

Michael Cohen's secret dream » Axios

As Donoghue, other women move on, Senate feels loss » Lowell Sun

McGovern miffed limits set on his remarks by SBA » The Recorder

Zakim gets Democratic endorsement over Galvin for Secretary of State » Boston Business Journal

Bill could help with replacement of Cape Cod Canal bridges » Cape Cod Times

Boston businesses taking steps to ensure a ‘Starbucks incident’ won’t happen here » Boston Globe

After renovations, grand old Colonial Theatre prepares to open doors » Boston Globe

Senate Task Force unveils final report on strengthening local retail » Gazette Net

Boston will be the hub of the biotech universe starting Monday » Boston Globe

Group: Erase ‘Faneuil’ from hall’s name because he was a slave trader » Boston Herald

Massachusetts gives Holyoke $131,600 grant for early college program for high schoolers » The Republican

Pioneer Valley schools look to state for guidance » The Recorder

Charter School Seniors Ready to Make Their Mark » Vineyard Gazette

Rep. Neal Decries Efforts To Discredit Special Counsel Mueller » WAMC

DraftKings takes 'significant' step toward sports betting with Atlantic City deal » Boston Business Journal

'Medicaid-for-All' Rapidly Gains Interest in the States » Governing

Dental therapists may help solve the dental care gap » The Metro West Daily News

Children’s Advocacy Center lauded at annual breakfast » The Recorder

Sanctuary state proposal gets new life on Beacon Hill » Newburyport News

Officials hope higher salaries will stem assistant DA turnover » South Coast Today

Advocates demand accountability for state-appointed psychologists » My Fox Boston

Judging the judge » Commonwealth Magazine

She accused her psychologist of sexual misconduct. The board found her credible, but he still has a license to practice. » Boston Globe

Massachusetts House approves bill allowing community benefit districts » Taunton Daily Gazette

Massachusetts House approves bill allowing creation of community benefit districts » The Herald News

THE COLUMN: Belvidere may get unwanted neighbor » Lowell Sun

Wendell Town Meeting to vote on nuclear weapons, state flag » The Recorder

City Hall raises an orange flag and praises a red one » Gloucester Times

Springfield mayor lashes out at courts over kidnap suspect’s prior release » Boston Herald

No more delay: Pass distracted-driving bill » Boston Globe

Facing the STEM challenge in education » Boston Globe

Families of Sandy Hook victims could force Alex Jones to admit his outrageous lie » Boston Globe

Keep the lid on state's 'double-dipping' cap » Lowell Sun

Whose side is Beacon Hill on? Protect the innocent, not criminals » Boston Herald

Democrats’ silence on Safe Communities Act is a sign of why Baker, GOP forces will prevail » Cambridge Day

Democratic convention a risk for Bill Galvin » Boston Herald

Like it or not, campaign regs changed for the better » Commonwealth Magazine

Region’s power grid is changing dramatically » Commonwealth Magazine

For hire: CEO of housing and transit » Commonwealth Magazine

In New York–Massachusetts Rivalry, Massachusetts Is Winning » Reason.com

Our Opinion: State Democratic convention reflects new blood » Berkshire Eagle

Gonzalez would not have filled Pentagon request for border help » Lowell Sun

Zakim upsets Galvin; Gonzalez cruises » Commonwealth Magazine

MA Democrats Rally Behind 'Little Guy' For Gov. Candidate » Beacon Hill Patch

Who’s next? Win puts incumbents on notice » Boston Herald

Democrats endorse Gonzalez-Palfrey ticket, back Zakim over Galvin at Worcester convention » The Metro West Daily News

Campaign Notebook: News from the campaign trail » Gazette Net

Former Haverhill Mayor Rurak Endorses Matias for Congress: ‘A True Public Servant’ » WHAV

Josh Zakim Upsets Bill Galvin for Secretary of State Nod at Massachusetts Democratic Convention » New Boston Post

Jay Gonzalez, former Deval Patrick budget chief, wins nomination at 2018 Mass. Democratic convention » MassLive

Massachusetts Democrats vote to endorse statewide candidates » The Associated Press (AP)

Gun-rights demonstrators clash with counterprotesters at State House rally » Boston Globe

Josh Zakim, in first statewide run, tops Galvin » Boston Herald

GOP's Green wants to bridge the gap with White House » Lowell Sun

Healey blasts Baker for avoiding 'tough fights' » Boston Herald

Mass. Democrats want more forceful opposition to Trump » Boston Globe

Elizabeth Warren to Massachusetts Democrats: 'I'm just getting started' » The Republican

Massachusetts Legislative Races Feature Free Rides, Open Seats » New England Public Radio

How to Calculate What Opioid Overdoses Cost Government » Governing

‘Let’s pray for a peaceful summer,’ says Boston police commissioner » Boston Globe

Boston police ceremony promises members ‘would never, ever be forgotten’ » Boston Globe

Massachusetts State Senate To Vote On 'Red Flag' Bill This Week » New England Public Radio

‘The Police Aren’t Just Getting You In Trouble. They Actually Care.’ » Politico

Springfield gun buyback yields 120+ weapons » The Republican

Tallying budget amendments backed by Hinds » Berkshire Eagle

Senate increases mentoring matching grants line item » Wicked Local Saugus

Want to Move to Vermont? The State Will Pay You $10,000 to Relocate » Boston Magazine

House approves community benefit districts with taxation powers » Sentinel & Enterprise

The Codcast: Salvucci traces decline of T to Weld administration » Commonwealth Magazine

Bus-Only Lane Experiment In Roslindale Ends » WGBH

Rail link study 'just about done' » Gloucester Times

Massachusetts hoping to be nation's offshore wind power hub » Boston Herald

Retiring more nuclear plants could hurt Mass. climate goals » Boston Globe

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WBUR WBUR News: Recapping The State Democratic Convention WBUR WBUR News: State Democratic Party Endorses Jay Gonzalez For Governor WGBH News Boston Public Radio: Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Democratic "Blue Wave" Won't Be Stopped By Trump's Economic Claims Commonwealth Magazine The Codcast: Salvucci traces decline of T to Weld administration

8:00am Reception for Governor's Council Candidate Paul DePalo with Congressman Jim McGovern

8:00am Reception for Governor's Council Candidate Paul DePalo with Congressman Jim McGovern

9:00am Nonprofit Awareness Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Department of Public Health Hearing, Public Health Council Room, 2nd Floor, 250 Washington Street, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Dennis Meet & Greet with Sen. Julian Cyr

5:00pm Dennis Meet & Greet with Sen. Julian Cyr

5:30pm Rep. Stephan Hay Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Rep. Stephan Hay Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

Birthdays: Rep. Kevin Honan, Auditor Diana DiZoglio, State Senator Adam Gomez

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Sen. Eric Lesser Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Chatham Meet & Greet with Sen. Julian Cyr

5:30pm Sen. Eric Lesser Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Chatham Meet & Greet with Sen. Julian Cyr

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Chelsea Kline Campaign Kickoff

6:30pm Rep. Dan Cullinane Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Mayor Marty Walsh

6:30pm Spring Reception for State Rep. Candidates Sandra Biagetti and Paul Ferro

6:30pm Rep. Dan Cullinane Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Mayor Marty Walsh

6:30pm Spring Reception for State Rep. Candidates Sandra Biagetti and Paul Ferro

9:30am Business Carbon Pricing Day, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

12:00pm Institute for Community Inclusion Awards, Great Hall, State House, Boston

3:00pm Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Public Hearing

6:00pm Rep. Liz Malia Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Acton Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Sen. Barbara L'Italien for Congress

6:00pm Rep. Liz Malia Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Acton Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Sen. Barbara L'Italien for Congress

Birthdays: Rep. Aaron Michlewitz

9:00am REALTOR Day on Beacon Hill, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

5:30pm State Rep. Candidate Marie McCourt Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

5:30pm State Rep. Candidate Marie McCourt Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate John Mahoney Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate John Mahoney Campaign Kickoff

6:30pm Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Kevin Higgins

6:30pm Rep. Michael Day Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:30pm Mass. Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition's Give Liberty a Hand 2018 Gala, Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Avenue, Boston

6:30pm Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Kevin Higgins

6:30pm Rep. Michael Day Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Pina Prinzivalli with Rep. Shaunna O'Connell

7:00pm Meet & Greet with U.S. Senate Candidate Beth Lindstrom

7:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Pina Prinzivalli with Rep. Shaunna O'Connell

7:00pm Meet & Greet with U.S. Senate Candidate Beth Lindstrom

9:00am Hampden Sheriff Nick Cocchi's 2018 Golf Tournament

9:00am Hampden Sheriff Nick Cocchi's 2018 Golf Tournament

10:00am Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs & Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Franklin Regional Council of Governments, 12 Olive Street, Suite 2, Greenfield

12:30pm Girl Scout Gold Award Celebration, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

MassHousing Announces New Round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Capital Grants » MassHousing

Fossil Fuel Companies Make Billions in Profit as We Suffer Billions in Losses: 2024 Edition » Union of Concerned Scientists

City of Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announce BlueBikes Support During 2024 MBTA Closures » Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Time to Speed Up the Pace of the Legislature » Progressive Mass