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11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
2:30pm
Special Commission on Bail Reform
State House, Room 428
5:30pm
Annual Celebration for Rep. Paul Tucker
Root, 35 Congress Street, Suite 2350, Salem,
Birthday: Rep. Jeffrey Roy
Birthday: Rep. Dennis Gallagher
Quote of the Day
“If he was selling Apple computers or Mercedes Benz he’d be doing just as well, he’s such a great salesman,” said Paul Coogan, “He has a great gift for the gab.”
Speaking about Fall RIver Mayor Jasiel Correia, after his latest federal indictment.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Warren Has Lagged With Voters Of Color. But She Has Strong Support In Boston's Black Community
WBUR
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Beto's Rebooted Campaign Struggles To Make An Impression In Boston
WGBH
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Biden, Warren lead Democratic presidential primary race in Mass., poll finds
Boston Globe
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Suffolk/Globe poll finds Kennedy leading Markey in possible Senate primary matchup
Boston Globe
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Ayanna Pressley, from ‘squad’ to Hub honcho
Boston Herald
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Democrats’ agenda would dismantle economy
Boston Herald
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Bernie Sanders taking ‘nothing for granted’ in 2020 presidential bid
Boston Herald
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A Kennedy-Markey primary could draw millions away from other Democratic candidates
Boston Globe
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At N.H. convention, Democrats focus on electability
Boston Globe
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Congressman Lynch says crowded Democratic primaries threaten party unity
The Enterprise
Business
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Restaurateur among first buyers at Boston’s St. Regis Residences
Boston Business Journal
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Baker touts grants, teases legislation at Bio event
State House News Service
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Ito steps down from top job at MIT Media Lab, other high-profile roles
Boston Business Journal
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A new era for Alewife business park: life sciences
Boston Globe
Cannabis & Psychedelics
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Local officials walk fine line in seeking marijuana pot of gold
Worcester Telegram
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State regulators shut down marijuana licensee
State House News Service
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Weed Is Flying Off The Shelves In Mass. But Compared To Other States, We're Lagging
WGBH
Crimes
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Fall River mayor accused of shaking down pot firms
Commonwealth Magazine
Education
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Lowell Police weigh in on teacher’s arrest
Lowell Sun
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UMass to replace 2 aging student apartment complexes
Western Mass News
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Baker: Wait for education reform bill may stretch into 2020
The Herald News
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Director Of MIT Media Lab Resigns Over Financial Ties To Jeffrey Epstein
WBUR
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Record grant funds, technology updates and Veterinary Clinic opening mark new school year
Athol Daily News
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MIT Media Lab chief resigns after new revelations about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Boston Globe
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Walsh Reacts to Chapter 70 Funding Increase
East Boston Times-Free Press
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MIT Media Lab offers painful lesson on donations
Boston Globe
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How an Élite University Research Center Concealed Its Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
The New Yorker
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Working on a formula for funding Mass. schools
Boston Globe
Environment
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O.B., Tisbury get shore protection grant
Martha's Vineyard Times
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AG Maura Healey calls for unity to protect right whales
Cape Cod Times
Health Care
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Strong action needed to rein in prescription drug costs
Commonwealth Magazine
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The reality of Medicare for All is not what you think
Commonwealth Magazine
Housing
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: A look at major legislation in 2019 so far
Wicked Local Hanover
Local Government
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Methuen DPW worker promoted after suing mayor
The Eagle Tribune
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Walsh, Wu clash over upcoming ZBA meeting amid Boston City Hall bribery scandal
Boston Business Journal
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In wake of Correia's arrest, efforts underway to limit power of Fall River mayor
The Herald News
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New Bedford ransomware attack could happen in Boston
Boston Herald
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Zoning board member resigns amid bribery scandal
Boston Globe
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Stoughton embraces sister city from Portugal in warm welcome
Wicked Local Stoughton
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Businesses, city face challenges, change in downtown Northampton
Gazette Net
Politics
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Quincy Mayoral candidates differ on key issues
Patriot Ledger
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Large School Committee field heads into preliminary election in Worcester
Worcester Telegram
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’Gentle woman with a spine of steel;’ legacy of activist Frances Crowe celebrated
The Republican
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Allegations against Mashpee Wampanoag tribal leaders come to head
Cape Cod Times
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Mass. Dems Prepare To Visit Springfield, Sans Mayor Sarno
New England Public Radio
Public Health
Public Safety
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Chicopee, Mass., Police Defend Armored Vehicle Purchase
New England Public Radio
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UPDATE: Mayor cancels disaster appreciation dinner
The Eagle Tribune
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Political Notebook: Framingham plans 'Gift Cards for Guns' event
The Metro West Daily News
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Protest at City Hall condemns police response to Straight Pride Parade
Boston Herald
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Mass. measure should tackle guns’ semiautomatic mechanism
Boston Globe
State Government
Taxation
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SJC gets online sales tax case
The Salem News
Transportation
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Advocates say delay in hands-free bill is costing lives
The Metro West Daily News
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With Uber ruling, taxi companies ‘are running out of legal theories’ against ride-hail companies
Boston Globe
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Developer’s plan for Riverside Station site is scaled back, but the opposition isn’t likely to end
Boston Globe