Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Healey Weighs In On Campus Safety, Protests
State House News Service
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Healey Knocks Transpo Chief's "Poor Choice Of Words"
State House News Service
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From politics to the lab: The push for psychedelics in Mass.
WBUR
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Republicans pushing for shelter rule changes in House budget debate
WGBH
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Editorial: It's on Mayor Wu to fix outdoor dining in the North End
Boston Business Journal
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Before court ruling, Brookline’s generational ban on tobacco sales was an oddity. That’s quickly changed.
Boston Globe
National
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5 things to know about today’s abortion case before SCOTUS
Politico
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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements
The Hill
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FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals
NBC News
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Is Columbia’s president next to go amid pro-Palestinian protests?
The Hill
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Ocasio-Cortez emerges as key Biden surrogate for progressives, young people
The Hill
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Biden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll Shows
Bloomberg
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College protests keep spreading after Columbia crackdown
Politico
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Conservatives aim their fire at Texas Republican after ‘scumbags’ comment
The Hill
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Trump can't shake lingering primary protest votes in Pennsylvania
Axios
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How Tammy Baldwin profits from the DC lobbyist ‘revolving door’ she often slams
Washington Examiner
Today on Beacon Hill
8:00am
The Mass. Opioid Epidemic: The Changing Front Lines hosted by State House News Service
MCLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston
10:00am
Step Up for Kids
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
12:00pm
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House
12:00pm
Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight: Committee Hearing
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 223
2:00pm
Denim Day sponsored by the Mass. Caucus of Women Legislators
Grand Staircase, State House, Boston
Last day to report on proposals for amendments to the Constitution
Quote of the Day
“That was a very poor choice of words. That's not how we do things, that's not how we operate, and we've moved on from that," Healey said. "At the end of the day, as governor, for better or worse, I'm going to make the policy in consultation with my team and make the recommendations to the Legislature. We'll do that in a collaborative way.”
Healey thinks her top transportation deputy used a "very poor choice of words" during her recent candid remarks about wielding her policymaking power and exploring controversial tax, fee and toll options, but suggested she's ready to put the matter in the
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Lawsuit over Boston stadium renovation moves forward
Boston Business Journal
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U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs
WBUR
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Neighbors vow to keep fighting Boston, pro soccer team’s plans for White Stadium redevelopment
Boston Herald
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Change of plan: Worcester's Piccadilly Plaza won't be torn down after all
Worcester Telegram
Education
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Contentious dispute ends as Hampshire Regional schools, union settle on contract
Gazette Net
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Lieutenant governor chairs STEM Advisory Council meeting in Westborough
Spectrum News
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Emerson College students continue to protest Israel-Hamas war in public alley
WCVB
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Amherst regional district towns seek middle ground on school increase
Gazette Net
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MIT and Emerson students maintain second-day tent encampments protesting Israel-Hamas war
Boston Globe
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For Braintree student who hadn’t been to school all year, her first day back was grueling. Her second was worse.
Boston Globe
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Mystery alumnus showers millions on South End’s Cathedral High
Boston Globe
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Nichols College names William Pieczynski ninth president after serving as interim chief
Worcester Telegram
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Students may have new graduation requirement: Completing financial aid application
The Eagle Tribune
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Boston kids face opportunity gaps based on where they live
Axios
Environment
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Redfern: Vessels must hit the brakes, not right whales
Boston Herald
Health Care
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The legacy of health care planning in Massachusetts
Commonwealth Beacon
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Sickle Cell Advocates Pursuing Multiple Avenues For Action
State House News Service
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Biogen’s Leqembi beats analyst sales estimates in first quarter
Boston Business Journal
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Patients, staff rally to prevent 'devastating' loss of Morton Hospital amid Steward crisis
The Herald News
Housing
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Worried Healey has “sources” to cover shelter costs
News 22 WWLP.com
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Marshfield also says ‘no’ to state zoning law aimed at boosting housing supply
Boston Globe
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‘It’s out of control’: Salem seeks solution to homeless encampment
Boston Globe
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Springfield downtown apartment building officially open after 30 years of decay
MassLive
Immigration
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UMass comings and goings reflect impact of immigrants
Commonwealth Beacon
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
Local Government
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AG: Marshfield Has Time To Rethink Zoning Rejection
State House News Service
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Oak Bluffs Board of Health Bans Turf Fields
Vineyard Gazette
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Shutesbury TM on Saturday will rule on battery storage, lighting bylaws, citizen petitions and hold elections
Gazette Net
Politics
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Editorial: Bob Kraft a good fit for Elizabeth Warren’s seat
Boston Herald
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Howie Carr: Let’s toll all smug liberals
Boston Herald
Public Safety
State Government
Transportation
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Gov. Healey dismisses idea of putting tolls along NH border after MassDOT secretary’s comments
Fox 25 News
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‘A very poor choice of words’: Governor Healey slams transportation secretary’s comments on border tolls
Boston Globe
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Gov. Healey says ‘no’ plan to fire transportation secretary after border toll scandal
Boston Herald
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East-west rail through Springfield called No. 1 priority as WMass delegation keeps up pressure
MassLive
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Tibbits-Nutt’s remarks rile transportation task force
Commonwealth Beacon
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Editorial: NH tolls, raising fees not the answer – at least for now
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Northfield appeals to Warren, Markey for Schell Bridge aid
The Recorder