Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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State officials reject environmental impact review of Hanscom Airport expansion
Boston Globe
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Norfolk migrant shelter opens despite lingering concerns
WGBH
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Top Democrats mum on role state will play in Steward hospital sales
The Eagle Tribune
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Legislators look to revive program offering expanded SNAP benefits to immigrants living in Mass.
New England Public Media
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Inflation is costing Mass. students hundreds of millions. Now, Gateway Cities and advocates are calling on the state to increase school aid.
Boston Globe
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Western Massachusetts mayors discuss housing challenges amid growing shortfall
WAMC
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Mixed review for Elder Affairs name change
News 22 WWLP.com
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Unions Rally Behind House Push For PLA Law
State House News Service
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Local news is in crisis. Massachusetts state government should take action, advocates say.
Boston Globe
National
Border arrests fall more than 40 percent after Biden’s halt to asylum processing, Homeland Security says
Boston Globe
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Private Prisons Want You To Go Directly To Jail
The Lever
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Which V.P. Pick Would Help Trump Win? Four Columnists Rate the Field.
New York Times
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Progressives on AIPAC’s Defeat of Bowman: “Now We Know How Much It Costs to Buy an Election”
The Intercept
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The US supreme court just basically legalized bribery
The Guardian
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Smearing, Flexing, and Playing the Victim: Inside Trumpworld’s Pre-debate Messaging Blitz
Vanity Fair
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The ‘Somewhats’ Election: Soft Biden Disapprovers Key for Both Candidates
The Center for Politics
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Joint Committee on Public Service: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
11:00am
VOCA Bridge Day of Action
Mass. State House
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
12:30pm
Certified Peer Specialist Workforce Celebration Day
Great Hall, State House, Boston
Birthday: State Senator Michael Barrett
Quote of the Day
“Bret: I’d be happy to be proved wrong, but I think Haley is too threatening to his ego, too independent, and her barbs from the primary season are too fresh. As for someone like Elise Stefanik, the New York congresswoman, she’s a nonstarter for reasons explained to me by a person who has known Trump for decades: “She needs to lose 30 lbs.” Horrible? I know. But this is Trump we’re talking about. Ross: Trump could have picked a woman, but the fiery disasters of Kristi Noem’s dog-killing story and Katie Britt’s State of the Union response probably knocked out the two contenders who came closest to fitting the part.”
Two New York Times columnists give their predictions on Trump's VP pick.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Howie Carr: Trump vs. Biden and CNN
Boston Herald
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Battenfeld: Facts show debate rigged against Trump
Boston Herald
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Lucas: Get ready for a presidential debate like no other
Boston Herald
Business
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Renaming Seaport convention center after Thomas Menino a ‘terrific idea,’ Jim Rooney says
Boston Herald
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Lifelines For Local News Under Consideration Again
State House News Service
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Moderna offers a sneak peek inside of its new Kendall Square headquarters
Boston Globe
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Navigating Mass. media sector’s choppy waters
Commonwealth Magazine
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Editorial: Inflation fallout hitting restaurants hard
Boston Herald
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Who’s in charge of Nantucket’s food and wine festival? That’s the subject of a federal lawsuit.
Boston Globe
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This Cambridge startup can churn out AI-generated music in 30 seconds. The recording industry would like a word.
Boston Globe
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Elder fraud spiked nationally in 2023, FBI says
Boston Globe
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Climate Tech Sector Getting Its "Duck Boat Day"
State House News Service
Cannabis
Civil Rights
Education
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New principal to start at Shutesbury Elementary School
Gazette Net
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Harvard Task Forces Find Climate of Bias for Both Jewish and Muslim Groups
New York Times
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Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy to close doors citing financial issues
MassLive
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Ex-Boston schools employee charged with child rape, sex trafficking: ‘Extremely disturbing’
Boston Herald
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Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy announces plans to close, migrants will stay
Boston Herald
Environment
Health Care
Housing
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What to know about the Mass. Senate's version of Gov. Healey's housing bill
WBUR
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Housing costs so much to build. What if they did it on an assembly line?
Boston Globe
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Somerville Community Corporation secures state grants to boost affordable housing initiatives
The Somerville Times
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Sen. Ryan Fattman renews his call to amend the state's Right to Shelter Law
Spectrum News
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Worcester City Council moves toward changing controversial rental registry program
Worcester Telegram
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Senate Amendments Reflect Last Hopes For Transfer Tax
State House News Service
Human Services
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Migrant parents traumatized by DCF interactions
Boston Globe
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Westborough nonprofit has provided millions of menstrual products to MetroWest women
The Metro West Daily News
Immigration
Insurance
Judiciary
Labor
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Beeman: Actions on state projects exclude workers
Boston Herald
Local Government
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My District: Is Home to the Lowell National Historical Park
NCSL
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City receives more money for Lowell High rebuild
Lowell Sun
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McGonagle Addresses City Council and Residents
Everett Independent
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Mayor Wu meets constituents at final Coffee Hour at Mother's Rest Park
Dorchester Reporter
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Former Lynn landfill to be converted into a waterfront park
WGBH
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Parks & Rec Commission discusses withdrawn EMC Park lot parking agreement
Hopkinton Independent
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Easthampton council backs One Cottage Street artists in rent flap
Gazette Net
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Amherst Town Council clears regional schools budget hike one-time funds and warning
Gazette Net
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Protesters confront Mayor Wu at neighborhood 'coffee hour' in Dorchester
WGBH
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Councilors give Batista mostly good reviews; contract extension in works
Worcester Telegram
Politics
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Higgins: Update from the House of Representatives
Leominster Champion
Public Health
Public Safety
Reproductive Rights
State Finance
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The clock is ticking to pass a budget in Massachusetts
NBC Boston
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Late-Year Spending Adds To Fiscal 2024 Puzzle
State House News Service
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With no budget deal in sight, Mass. lawmakers buy some time with stopgap spending bill
MassLive
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Negotiator: Late Budget May Have Negative Domino Effects
State House News Service
State Government
Taxation
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Outlook Dim For Healey's Other Local Option Taxes
State House News Service
Transportation
Utilities
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Sunrise Wind cleared to start construction
Martha's Vineyard Times