Must-Reads
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On Beacon Hill, rules seem made to be twisted, if not broken
Commonwealth Beacon
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Why frustrated activists can’t rely on the ballot box for change in Massachusetts
WGBH
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Healey administration used taxpayer-funded credit cards to spend millions on state-run shelter system
Boston Herald
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Negotiators Agree On Maternal Health Bill
State House News Service
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Suit in works over National Grid methane gas leaks
Commonwealth Beacon
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Amid upheaval, Cannabis Commission jostles over an audit and an acting director
Boston Globe
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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston
Boston Globe
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Labor fight brews over Carney Hospital employees’ severance pay
WGBH
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Applications to Boston’s exam schools have tumbled by half over four years. Here’s what’s behind the drop.
Boston Globe
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Boston Mayor Wu’s net-zero climate plan for new buildings blocked by Zoning Commission
Boston Herald
New Poll Shows Harris Beating Trump in Pennsylvania, Among Women, and in “Personality” and Honesty
Vanity Fair
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to meet with Kamala Harris to discuss Cabinet job
Washington Post
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The Scary Trump Superpower Hiding in Plain Sight
The Bulwark
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Trump Gambles on Outside Groups to Finance Voter Outreach Efforts
New York Times
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The Who's Who of Political Influencers
Wired
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When Will They Speak Again? Once Close, Biden and Pelosi Are at Odds.
New York Times
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Harris and Trump aren’t focusing on policy. Instead, their campaigns are driven by emotions and vibes.
Boston Globe
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Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says
Boston Globe
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Murphy to appoint George Helmy to replace Menendez in Senate
Roll Call
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Kamala Harris to propose ban on ‘price gouging’ for food, groceries
Washington Post
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W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
House Informal Session
Senate Informal Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure: Committee Hearing
LGBT Aging Commission
Cocktails & Conversations with Pioneer's Young Leaders Forum
Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Ken Sweezey
Quote of the Day
““Well, look,” Mr. Biden told Robert Costa of CBS News in an interview on Sunday. “The polls we had showed that it was a neck-and-neck race, would have been down to the wire. But what happened was a number of my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate thought that I was going to hurt them in the races. And I was concerned if I stayed in the race, that would be the topic.” “I thought it’d be a real distraction,” he said.”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Lowry: Trump can’t let Harris be candidate of change
Boston Herald
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Lucas: Scuttling Walz, Kerry swift boat comparisons
Boston Herald
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Opinion: Trump — king of the bros
Boston Globe
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As Trump begins sowing doubt in 2024 election, critics brace for chaos
Boston Globe
Business
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Inflation Cooling, But Remains Higher In Boston Area
State House News Service
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MassCEC announces plans to expand New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal
New Bedford Guide
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US said to consider a breakup of Google to address search monopoly
Boston Globe
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Amazon sees end-of-year delivery on opening of massive Charlton warehouse
Worcester Telegram
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City grant aims to Re-FRESH local food industry
Bay State Banner
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What happened to the liquor license bill?
Boston.com
Cannabis
Education
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Berkshire United Way to Massachusetts: Early-Learning Educators Need Better Wages
iBerkshires
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City officials herald ‘desperately needed’ accessibility, infrastructure updates for East Boston School
Boston Herald
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US Department of Education delays new FAFSA application. Here’s what to know.
Boston Globe
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Emerson College lays off 10 staff amid declining enrollment
MassLive
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The battle over MCAS
Axios
Environment
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Zoning commission rejects Mayor Wu’s preferred plan for climate-friendly buildings
Boston Globe
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City of Springfield receives EPA grant to combat climate change
News 22 WWLP.com
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Springfield to fight climate change with $20M grant for historically disadvantaged neighborhoods
MassLive
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To swim or not to swim: Tests track bacteria in Puffer’s Pond
Gazette Net
Health Care
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Carney Closure Means Loss Of Health Care "Cornerstone"
State House News Service
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Carney Hospital shutdown means loss of health care ‘cornerstone,’ Healey official says
MassLive
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Carney Hospital closure hearing postponed
Bay State Banner
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UMass Memorial tells bankruptcy court Steward can’t cancel $650k they’re owed
Boston Herald
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White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly
Boston Globe
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At tense hearing over Steward’s closing of Carney Hospital, workers and patients say ‘the state did nothing’
Boston Globe
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Steward Delays Hospital Sales Hearing Again
State House News Service
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Cooley Dickinson Hospital hunts for new leader as Watkins leaves
Gazette Net
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House, Senate come to terms on maternal health
Commonwealth Beacon
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Steward Health Care delays hospital sales hearing again
WBUR
Housing
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Saugus Housing shuffles deck
Lynn Daily News Item
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Mass. state auditor is examining maxed-out emergency shelter system
Boston Globe
Immigration
Legislative
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Mass. House looks to update 60-year-old voting machines
News 22 WWLP.com
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Opinion: In her spat with Wu, Spilka protects the Senate and the business community
Boston Globe
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The compelling case for Massachusetts legislative reform
CommonWeath Beacon
Local Government
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Henry Lee, self-effacing savior of the Boston Public Garden, dies at 99
Boston Globe
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City officials shut down boy’s ice cream stand: ‘Seems like there are bigger fish to fry’
Western Mass News
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Hilltown Community Development Corporation getting key funding influx
WAMC
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Another pool in Worcester closed due to broken glass in water
Worcester Telegram
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South Hadley OK’s sharp jump in recycling fees for first time in decade
Gazette Net
Politics
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The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater Fall River?
The Herald News
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An Act Relative to Disability Pensions for Violent Crimes Signed into Law by Gov. Healey
Revere Journal
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Why Boston? Walz's fundraiser a testament to Massachusetts' financial, political clout
WGBH
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Tim Walz cashes in at Boston fundraiser. Why this still matters in blue Massachusetts
CBS News
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At DNC, Democrats should highlight policy differences with GOP, Reps. Katherine Clark and Lori Trahan say
WGBH
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In Boston, Tim Walz tries to unite Democratic donors around a simple theme: ‘joy’
Boston Globe
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Tim Walz comes to Boston on fundraising swing
Axios
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Battenfeld: Elizabeth Warren’s letter-writing reelection campaign avoiding voters
Boston Herald
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts Senate arrested three times, court records show
Boston Herald
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Walz makes Boston campaign fundraising debut
WBUR
Public Health
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Healey Will Sign Firefighter-Backed PFAS Bill
State House News Service
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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads
Boston Globe
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Tobacco Agreement Yields $600 Mil Windfall For State
State House News Service
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From health to hunger: Are we collectively failing mothers of color?
Bay State Banner
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COVID safety measures amid summer spike in cases
News 22 WWLP.com
Public Safety
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Oak Bluffs considers regionalization for fire chief position
Martha's Vineyard Times
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Firefighter protection only first step in PFAS battle
The Inquirer and Mirror
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'An extraordinary day for firefighters': Healey signs ban on PFAS in turnout gear
The Herald News
State Government
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State auditor reviewing Mass. emergency shelter system spending
MassLive
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Editorial: Massachusetts taxpayers aren’t Healey’s ATMs
Boston Herald
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Healey Hosting New England Governors In Boston Next Month
State House News Service
Transportation
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‘Faster, quieter, more reliable service’: Commuter rail line to get battery electric trains
MassLive
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New Mass. Study Weighs Rail Options Along State's Northern Tier
State House News Service
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Proposals would boost cost of parking, package delivery, rideshares
Commonwealth Beacon
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Boston Harbor whale could cause ferry service delays, MBTA warns
Boston Herald
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Low-income T riders to get break on fares
Salem News
Utilities
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National Grid fails to fix methane leaks in Boston, environmental group claims
MassLive
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State Expanding Wind Energy Terminal In New Bedford
State House News Service
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New Bedford port facility expanding to support offshore wind. What to know.
The Herald News
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State to expand offshore wind terminal in New Bedford
The New Bedford Light
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Hundreds of pipes are leaking explosive methane in Boston, group says
Boston Herald