Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Ballot committees raking in cash for referendums
The Eagle Tribune
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“Yes on 2” launches first ad campaign with big-dollar commitment
MASSterList
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Meet the 3 Republicans hoping to unseat Sen. Elizabeth Warren in November
Worcester Telegram
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PVTA drivers may strike as contract talks stall
Gazette Net
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Dozens of migrants, including kids, sleep outside Quincy's Wollaston Station
Patriot Ledger
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court sides with Boston Teachers Union over hiring instructional aide substitutes
Boston Globe
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What to know about Massachusetts' new maternal health law
Axios
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Massachusetts’ biotech sector sees slower job growth in past year, report finds
Boston Globe
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Evan MacKay is trying to pull off a nearly impossible feat in Mass. politics: Unseating a Democratic House incumbent
Boston Globe
National
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The 2024 Gubernatorial Races: Premier NC Race Moves to Leans Democratic Amidst Lack of Competition Elsewhere
The Center for Politics
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The Man Who Will Do Anything for Trump
The Atlantic
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Rove: Harris trailing Biden, Clinton at this point in campaigns
The Hill
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Republican Picks New Fight With Donald Trump Days After Making Up
Newsweek
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Kroger and Albertsons’ Dirty Tricks To Preserve Greedflation
The Lever
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Chicago Police Made Nearly 200,000 Secret Traffic Stops Last Year
Bolts
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Opinion: The Election Is in 10 Weeks. These 3 Things About the Polls Keep Me Up at Night.
New York Times
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Why Some Young, Undecided Voters Changed Their Minds About Kamala Harris After Her Speech
New York Times
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Democrats Are Already Buzzing About a Merrick Garland Successor
Politico
Today on Beacon Hill
10:30am
Rally to Save Carney Hospital & Nashoba Valley Medical Center
State House Steps, Boston
5:00pm
Summer Evening Pool Party in Support of Sen. Julian Cyr
Home of Kathy & Jon Ohman, 12 Thomas Court, Dennis,
5:00pm
Close of Comment Period for Office of the Veteran Advocate Proposed Regulatory Changes
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Quote of the Day
“You have to really stave down margins and go places even when you don't think you can win it outright,” Fulks told Playbook yesterday. “You know you're going to lose that county, but just showing up there can sometimes be the difference between 5 to 10 percentage points, or sometimes just putting an office there.”
Harris and Walz will be on a bus tour through southeast Georgia culminating in a rally tomorrow in Savannah. It’s a playbook that Fulks is now trying to run for Harris after being frustrated for years that his party has been “ceding” voters to Republicans
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Moore: Say goodbye to JFK Democrats
Boston Herald
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Opinion: Inclusive leadership is good for business and for America
Boston Globe
Business
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$325,000 granted for Island tourism spots
Martha's Vineyard Times
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Editorial: Mark Zuckerberg’s sickening mea culpa
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts adds smallest number of biotech jobs since 2017, says report
Boston Business Journal
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Captive audience: Farmers air concerns during McGovern’s 14th annual farm tour
Gazette Net
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Slower Job Growth, Record Lab Vacancy In Life Sciences
State House News Service
Civil Rights
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It’s no longer a crime to carry a switchblade in Massachusetts. Here’s why.
Boston.com
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Massachusetts’ highest court rules that switchblades are protected under Second Amendment
Boston Herald
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Mass. high court rules possessing a switchblade knife is no longer a crime under the Second Amendment
Boston Globe
Education
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Worcester Public Schools psychologist helps students navigate emotions as new school year nears
Spectrum News
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Springfield starts school year with new superintendent
MassLive
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More Mass. students eating free meals at school, stats say
NBC Boston
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New cellphone policy takes hold in Worcester Public Schools
Worcester Telegram
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Mass. schools are cracking down on cellphones in class. It’s putting teachers and students at odds.
Boston Globe
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Destination Downtown: UMass establishing closer connection with presence in town center
Gazette Net
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Stoughton will have buses for all students, superintendent calls outside commentary ‘absurd’
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts migrant groups request AG investigate Saugus’ student admissions policy
Boston Herald
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Campaign to end MCAS graduation requirement promises ‘eight figure’ advertising blitz
Boston Herald
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These are the best high schools in Greater Boston, according to Boston magazine
Boston.com
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U.S. News & World Report unveils list of top public high schools. How did MetroWest fare?
The Metro West Daily News
Environment
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Letter: Patrick White will help Massachusetts be a climate leader
Berkshire Eagle
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The case of the poisoned trees in Maine accelerates a movement to beef up local environmental laws across the state
Boston Globe
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How 'virtual power plants' help reduce peak power demand in New England
WBUR
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Climate change is overheating Maine's pristine lakes
WBUR
Health Care
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Ombudsman Sees "Toxic Combination" For Central Mass. Patients
State House News Service
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Temp nursing agencies busted by state for overcharging long-term care facilities
Patriot Ledger
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Advocacy continues for local hospitals amid looming closures
Spectrum News
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More State Aid Coming To Keep Steward Hospitals Running
State House News Service
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Massachusetts hospitals that got the most NIH funding in 2023
Boston Business Journal
Housing
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Master Plan for Everett’s Docklands Includes 3,200 Housing Units
Banker & Tradesman
Human Services
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Abuse Registry Effectiveness, Expansion Debated
State House News Service
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WIC Supporters Mark 50 Years Of Helping Families Grow
State House News Service
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Opinion: Religion is America’s mighty engine of charitable goodness
Boston Globe
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
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Editorial: Kamala Harris glosses over Biden’s Afghanistan errors
Boston Globe
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Slower job growth, record lab vacancy in Life Sciences
News 22 WWLP.com
Politics
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In Cambridge rep race, a liberal showdown
Commonwealth Beacon
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Howie Carr: COVID Karens all vote Democrat
Boston Herald
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Active primaries uncommon across legislative ballots
News 22 WWLP.com
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Hampden Senate Candidates Hit Valley Airwaves with Final Pitches & Endorsements
Western Mass. Politics & Insight
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Opinion: How politics devoured our summer
Boston Globe
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Senate, Council, Clerk Races Highlight Primary Ballots
State House News Service
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Election Officials Preparing for Sept. 3 State Primary
thebedfordcitizen
Public Health
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Opinion: Mass. just set the standard for removing PFAS from firefighter gear. Other states need to follow suit.
Boston Globe
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EEE death in New Hampshire as region faces outbreak: ‘Everybody should take steps to prevent mosquito bites’
Boston Herald
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Mosquito-borne EEE claims its first victim in New England this year. We may soon see more.
Boston Globe
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Stop & Shop to stop selling tobacco products across Massachusetts, region
Berkshire Eagle
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The November Project began in Boston and has chapters world-wide. Participants say the experience is life altering.
Boston Globe
Public Safety
Utilities
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Rehoboth awarded $87,500 state grant for water quality improvements
The Sun Chronicle