Must-Reads
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Advocates say heralded new housing law in Mass. 'left so much on the table'
WBUR
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Three police officers decertified by POST Commission in Mass., records show
Boston Globe
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Will this provision of housing bond bill help renters?
MassLive
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As bankrupt Steward sells and closes hospitals, Ralph de la Torre visits Versailles to watch the Olympics
Boston Globe
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Auditor: Session collapse points to “broken system”
News 22 WWLP.com
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MCAS ballot question campaign officially launches with polling showing support for effort
Boston Herald
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How Worcester is handling an influx of residents priced-out from elsewhere
Boston Globe
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Meet Republican Senate candidate John Deaton
WGBH
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Bridgewater-Raynham's longtime State Rep. Angelo D'Emilia not running. Who is and why
The Enterprise
How former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reportedly helped VP Harris pick running mate Tim Walz
Cape Cod Times
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Two Opposing Developments That Changed American Politics
New York Times
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Prosecutors Preview Aggressive Strategy in Hunter Biden’s Tax Case
New York Times
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Trump Dangles New Tax Cut Proposals With Real Political Appeal
New York Times
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Republicans Simply Can’t Figure Out How to Knock Down Tim Walz
Vanity Fair
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Democrats Have Needed Someone Like Tim Walz for Decades
New York Times
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The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending
The Atlantic
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Vance Attacks Walz’s Military Record, Accusing Him of Avoiding a Tour in Iraq
New York Times
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In Passing on a Swing State VP, Harris Makes a Pick That Fits Recent History
Sabato's Crystal Ball
Today on Beacon Hill
House Informal Session
Senate Informal Session
Quote of the Day
“Legislators love the Housing Development Incentive Program, which is basically how do we build more high-end housing to gentrify Gateway Cities. They seemed to leave ideas that could have helped working or middle class people living in expensive cities." Cohn said. "If you build a nice affordable development in 10 years that's great, but by then Massachusetts's low-income residents will be living in Rhode Island,”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lucas: RFK Jr.’s presidential bid mauled by bear
Boston Herald
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Trump calls Harris-Walz ticket ‘communist’
Boston Globe
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Opinion: Walz pick gives Trump campaign the reset it needed
Boston Globe
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And just like that, Harris and Walz are off and running
Boston Globe
Business
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More talk, but no action on stalled jobs bill
News 22 WWLP.com
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Life sciences funding derailed, but could get back on track
The Bay State Banner
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Amid new investment and store closures, is Stop & Shop nearing a new chapter, or a ‘death spiral’?
Boston Globe
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The meltdown that wasn’t: 5 lessons from Wall Street’s panic attack
Boston Globe
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DiDomenico Remains ‘Hopeful’ about Soccer Stadium
Charlestown Bridge
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Developer pauses demolition on Coolidge Corner site after community outcry over asbestos
Brookline News
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Barre Family Pharmacy and Rutland Pharmacy to close for good
Worcester Telegram
- 'This is taking away their right': Sutton gun shop owner concerned after Gov. Healey signs new firearms legislation
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Massachusetts, California Weigh New Curbs on Private-Equity Medical Acquisitions
The Wall Street Journal
Cannabis
Civil Rights
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Salem-based Satanic Temple loses federal appeal in religious discrimination case against Boston
Boston Globe
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Is a single word enough to get a children’s book blacklisted? Maybe — if that word is ‘nonbinary.’
Boston Globe
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Boston City Council didn’t violate First Amendment when board snubbed Satanic Temple: Federal appeals court
Boston Herald
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Legislature Enacts Massachusetts Parentage Act to Protect Children of LGBTQ Parents
Bay Windows
Education
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Senator Markey in collab with Warren announce $2 million to Fall River Early Education Center during groundbreaking
fall river reporter
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After a botched rollout, FAFSA is delayed again
Boston Globe
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‘My confidence grew’: Tilling gardens sprouts more than just summer fruit for students living in urban areas
Boston Globe
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US judge dismisses suit claiming MIT ignored antisemitism on campus
Boston Globe
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A decade in the making, Fall River's new $13.5 million early education center breaks ground
The Herald News
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Framingham's Adult ESL program wins $300,000 grant to expand its Milford services
The Metro West Daily News
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Harvard to retain Sackler name on two university-owned buildings
Boston Globe
Environment
Health Care
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Judge approves $30M Medicaid advance to Steward hospitals following planned closure of Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Worcester Business Journal
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Boston City Council calls for emergency declaration over Steward’s Carney Hospital closure
Boston Herald
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Steward closings will be subject of DPH hearings next week
Boston Herald
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Boston Council Sounds Alarm Over Carney Closure
State House News Service
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Carney pharmacists try to assist anxious clients as hospital closing looms
Dorchester Reporter
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Efforts intensify in Boston, Ayer to keep Steward Health hospitals open
NBC Boston
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Boston City Council proposes taking over Carney Hospital by eminent domain
WGBH
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A new rehab center plans to open in the former Sweet Brook nursing home facility, upping county's inpatient beds for substance use treatment
Berkshire Eagle
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Boston City Council approves resolution that seeks to keep Steward's Carney Hospital open
WCVB
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Boston, Ayer leaders want to declare looming hospital closures a public health emergency
MassLive
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Carney Hospital’s pending closure leaves health centers bracing for impact
Bay State Banner
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With Massachusetts set to lose two hospitals, one will return in Brockton: ‘A substantial difference’
Boston Herald
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Hospital Fates "In The Hands Of The Lenders," Healey Says
State House News Service
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Warren, Markey press private equity giant Apollo to speed Steward hospital sales
Boston Globe
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City councilors vote overwhelmingly to stop Carney hospital closure
Fox 25 News
Housing
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In Final Appeal, Groups Blast Healey's Shelter Changes
State House News Service
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Commissioner Samaras: Former mayor joins housing board
Lowell Sun
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Editorial: Why should towns trust Massachusetts’ shelter plans?
Boston Herald
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Any sign of housing market cooling in Massachusetts? Real estate expert weighs-in
WCVB
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‘Activating downtown’: More vacant offices in the pipeline to become housing in Boston
Fox 25 News
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Norfolk homeless shelter draws another protest while dozens of families face eviction
The Sun Chronicle
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Protest Planned On Eve Of Possible Shelter Evictions
State House News Service
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Vineyard Granted More Housing Options in New State Law
Vineyard Gazette
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Massachusetts homes keep getting bigger. That’s not a good thing.
Boston Globe
Human Services
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How many subsidized slots will child care providers in Massachusetts have this fall? They don't know yet thanks to a delay from the state
Berkshire Eagle
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‘No child should be hungry in New Bedford’
The New Bedford Light
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Commonwealth Heroine Malory O’Brien gives back volunteering with children, vulnerable populations
Worcester Telegram
Immigration
Judiciary
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5 of Gov. Healey's Superior Court justices confirmed
WBUR
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Council Confirms Five For Superior Court Posts
State House News Service
Legislative
Local Government
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How a $925,000 grant to Gardner is affecting high student athletics
The Gardner News
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Greenfield city councilors drop Code of Civility proposal
The Recorder
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Methuen water rate increase sees pushback
The Eagle Tribune
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Karen Read murder case fallout: Safety behind Canton Select Board’s move to Zoom
Boston Herald
Politics
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GOP Senate candidates pick a lane
Politico
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For most, embrace of Harris’ run for president extends beyond need to prevent a Trump term
Cambridge Day
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Elizabeth Warren's GOP challengers brace for an uphill battle
Axios
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Sen. Ed Markey: Calling the Trump-Vance presidential ticket 'weird' is 'accurate'
The Herald News
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Former Boston city councilor Kendra Lara avoids jail time in 2023 crash, ordered to apologize to homeowner
Boston Herald
Public Safety
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Safety Improvements Underway On Northshore's Rte. 114
wbznewsradio
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Massachusetts prison guard who was knocked unconscious is reportedly denied leave by Department of Correction: ‘Completely outrageous’
Boston Herald
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A safe place to play?: After boats collide, Shutesbury to examine regulations on Lake Wyola
Gazette Net
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Crews try to take down rest of broken blade from wind turbine incident on Nantucket
Fox 25 News
Taxation
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Mayor Ready To Dial Each Senator In Property Tax Push
State House News Service
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Wu’s property tax bill is likely dead
Boston.com