Must-Reads
Today on Beacon Hill
Department of Public Utilities and Department of Telecommunications & Cable Public Hearing
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities: Public Hearing
Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources: Public Hearing
Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight: Public Hearing
Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government: Public Hearing
LGBT Aging Commission
Joint Committee on Veterans & Federal Affairs: Public Hearing
Joint Committee on Public Health: Public Hearing
Joint Committee on Judiciary: Public Hearing
Joint Committee on Revenue: Public Hearing
Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Salem City Councilor Elaine Milo
Quote of the Day
“We’re not even at 30 percent women,” Rausch said of the Legislature. “It is predominantly white, it is predominantly male, it is predominantly straight.”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Governor’s former legal counsel lands new job
Boston Globe
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Bill eyes crackdown on large, local ivory market
State House News Service
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Doyle’s in Jamaica Plain plans to close, sell liquor license to Davio’s
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts among states behind new examination of Google
Gloucester Times
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Undocumented elephant ivory trade 'thriving' in Massachusetts: Humane Society
ABC News
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Shopify to acquire Waltham robotics startup for $450M
Boston Business Journal
Cannabis
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Another marijuana proposal awaits embattled Fall River mayor's approval
The Herald News
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Bribery case against Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia puts renewed scrutiny on Massachusetts marijuana laws
The Republican
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State Lawmakers Unfamiliar with Requested Changes to Pot Law
WBSM
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State suspends licenses of Attleboro pot firm
The Sun Chronicle
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With Fall River Mayor Indicted Again, Baker Seeks Regulators' Input On Cannabis Law
WBUR
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Reps call on state to delay Fall River marijuana licenses after mayor's indictment
The Herald News
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Changes to pot law something to ‘consider,’ Gov. Baker says
Boston Herald
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Gov. Baker: I'll take cue from commission on pot law changes
The Associated Press (AP)
Civil Rights
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Gender X bill supporters press for vote in House
State House News Service
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Boston City Council to eye ban on masks after Straight Pride Parade arrests
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts ‘gender X’ bill up for debate
Boston Herald
Domestic Relations
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Bill would enable siblings to adopt siblings
State House News Service
Education
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Top MIT officials knew of Epstein’s ties to Media Lab, e-mails show
Boston Globe
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Charges dropped against Lowell teacher
Lowell Sun
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Five Colleges fare well in latest national rankings
Gazette Net
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MIT taps Goodwin to investigate who knew what about Epstein
Boston Business Journal
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State awards BVT $375K skills capital grant
The Millbury Sutton Chronicle
Environment
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State awards Saugus $33K grant to battle climate change
Lynn Daily News Item
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Dredging to start next month in Hingham
Patriot Ledger
Health Care
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Bill targets "fail first" approach to health care
State House News Service
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Voters Could Decide on Medicaid Nursing Home Rate Increases in Massachusetts
Skilled Nursing News
Housing
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DeLeo plans to check in with mayors on housing bill
State House News Service
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Our Opinion: Affordable housing must be a priority
Berkshire Eagle
Human Services
Immigration
Judiciary
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DA Rollins handed a win in Straight Pride Parade feud with Boston judge
Boston Globe
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Mass. Judge Charged With Domestic Assault
WBUR
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Harrington launches new juvenile justice initiative
the Berkshire edge
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Mass. High Court Sides With Suffolk DA Rollins In Battle With Judge Over Protester Charge
WBUR
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SJC orders clerks in ‘secret court’ cases to record all hearings
Boston Globe
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Superior court judge arrested in Hudson; arraigned on domestic assault charges
The Metro West Daily News
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Spare the charges, spoil the Straight Pride Parade protesters
Boston Herald
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Goldilocks for the defense? That’s too much to ask of women lawyers
Boston Globe
Local Government
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Fall River mayor's alleged co-conspirator has not resigned from appointed post
The Herald News
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Bribery case puts City Hall relationships under microscope
Boston Globe
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Boston Mayor Walsh says he's committed to ‘overhauling’ city zoning panel
Boston Business Journal
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Boston City Council president calls for IG post in wake of ZBA bribery scandal
Boston Herald
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A $50k bribe is small change in Boston’s real estate boom
The Bay State Banner
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Zoning board member takes panel’s mission seriously
Boston Globe
Politics
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Climate change forums set for Northampton City Council candidates
Gazette Net
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Spilka, DeLeo stand by Markey in Senate race
State House News Service
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Baker: ‘I Don’t Want to Get Involved’ in Presidential Politics
WBSM
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Analysis: A Springfield Mayoralty Happening over & over Again—Now
Western Mass Politics and Insight
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Polling, like everything else, is moving online
Commonwealth Magazine
Public Health
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Drug consumption sites face state hurdles too
State House News Service
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Purdue Opioid Settlement Talks Stall Over Sacklers’ Cash
Bloomberg Politics
Public Safety
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State Police found years-old records in fraud scandal after telling prosecutors they didn’t exist
Boston Globe
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Poll: A majority favors ‘red flag’ gun laws, background checks
Boston Globe
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Cops blast DA Rachael Rollins after SJC tosses Straight Pride case
Boston Herald
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Opinion: Time to step up support for police
Boston Herald
State Government
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Our view: Change the law for transparency on Beacon Hill
Gloucester Times
Transportation
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Congestion may be bad, but commute times changing little
Commonwealth Magazine
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Chris Dempsey: Gov. Baker Riding The T Is A Good First Step Towards Fixing Transportation
WGBH
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Sen. Brendan Crighton favors driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
Lynn Daily News Item
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Wollaston Red Line Station officially re-opened
Boston Herald
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Charlie Baker finally took the T, and here’s what happened
Boston Globe
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Letter: Safe-driver laws reduce hit-and-run accidents
The Eagle Tribune
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Disability advocates, officials celebrate new Wollaston Station
Patriot Ledger