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 » MassLive

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 »

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 »

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 »

Our Opinion: State Democratic convention reflects new blood » The 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 »

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' » MassLive

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 » MassLive

Tallying budget amendments backed by Hinds » The 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

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 Gómez

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

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces New Partnership with Gavin Foundation to Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment Services » Office of Mayor Michelle Wu

A View from the State House: State Representative Ken Gordon » Eye on Early Education

Senator Lewis & Mass. Legislature Finalize Rules Providing Greater Transparency and Public Access to the Legislature » Office of Senator Jason Lewis

MBTA AND KEOLIS ANNOUNCE COMMUTER RAIL SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS » Keolis Commuter Services

MassDEP Penalizes Agawam Sand and Stone Facility for Stormwater Violations » Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $123.7 million in new loans and grants at its July meeting » Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg, The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Massachusetts Joins Multistate Enforcement Action Against Wise US, Inc. for Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Violations » Division of Banks Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to Serve as DCR Commissioner » Department of Conservation & Recreation

Governor Healey Supports Cellphone Ban in Schools » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

AG Campbell Announces $2.5 Million Settlement With Student Loan Lender For Unlawful Practices Through AI Use, Other Consumer Protection Violations » Office of the Attorney General