Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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JD Vance, Fresh Off Doughnut-Shop Debacle, Is Booed at Event With Firefighters
Vanity Fair
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Governor endorses state Senate incumbent; Springfield mayor endorses challenger
MassLive
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Mass. state primaries turnout expected to ‘far exceed’ previous comparable elections
Boston Herald
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First the Karen Read trial, now the Sandra Birchmore case adds scrutiny to DA, medical examiner
Boston Globe
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Demotion of BPD commander who joined oversight board continues to roil city politics
Boston Globe
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Beacon Hill lawmakers face little competition. But there are some races to watch
WBUR
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Thousands of Boston-area hotel workers could go on strike this weekend. Here’s why.
Boston Globe
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The deadly EEE virus has Massachusetts on high alert
WGBH
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Q&A: SHNS Talks With Mass. Competitive Partnership CEO Jay Ash
State House News Service
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Ex-Massachusetts special ed director accused of embezzling $37 million loses his pension appeal
Boston Herald
National
How Police Departments Handle High Cost of Body Cams
Government Technology
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Donors Quietly Push Harris to Drop Tax on Ultrawealthy
New York Times
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Joy Can Do More Than Beat Trump
New York Times
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Trump calls for universal coverage of IVF treatment with no specifics on how his plan would work
Boston Globe
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Women in Florida reach across the aisle to support abortion access initiative
Politico
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Texas GOP turbocharges immigration fight as races tighten
The Hill
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Wes Moore and the Bronze Star He Claimed but Never Received
New York Times
Quote of the Day
“Hey @CherylHines, way to stay silent while your lunatic husband throws his support behind the adjudicated rapist who brags about stripping women of their fundamental rights. Gutsy. Great example for the kids. Profile in courage,”
After Kennedy exited the race, Kennedy's wife Cheryl Hines showed her support for her husband on social media and praising Kennedy’s decision “to run on the principle of unity”—without ever mentioning Trump.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Boston mulling open container 'social districts' to boost nightlife
WGBH
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Mass. biotech leaders hopeful legislators will again commit big to their industry
The Metro West Daily News
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MCCA Months Behind On Executive Director Search
State House News Service
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Senator Oliveira presents $75,000 check to Forest Park Zoo
News 22 WWLP.com
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Newton Stop & Shop location closes, first of eight stores in Mass. set to shutter
Boston Globe
Education
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College athlete advocacy group opposes NCAA lawsuit settlement, says it limits potential earnings
News 22 WWLP.com
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Northeastern’s acceptance rate for Boston campus drops to 5.2%
Boston.com
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How Northeastern went from affordable to exclusive
Boston Globe
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Caught ‘flat-footed’ last year, colleges move to limit protests
MassLive
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A new beginning: Thousands of UMass students descend onto campus during move-in week
Gazette Net
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Gordon College reorganizes, adding four new schools
Boston Business Journal
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At 2 Elite Colleges, Shifts in Racial Enrollment After Affirmative Action Ban
New York Times
Environment
Health Care
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Steward Health Care finalizes deals to sell four hospitals in Massachusetts to new owners
Boston Herald
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More Than 51,000 Drawn To Health Insurance Pilot
State House News Service
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Lifespan finalizes $175M deal to buy pair of Massachusetts hospitals
Rhode Island Current
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Steward Health Care announces sale of four Massachusetts hospitals
WCVB
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Steward Signs Deals For Four Of Six Hospital Sales
State House News Service
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Steward Health Care finalizes sale of four Mass. hospitals
Boston Business Journal
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Saint Anne's, Morton hospitals will have new owner: Lifespan announces $175M deal
The Herald News
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Steward has "definitive agreements" to sell some hospitals in Massachusetts
CBS News
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Signed deals emerge for 3 of Steward's Mass. hospitals
WBUR
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Editorial: A step toward ending nursing home horror stories
Boston Globe
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Two Steward hospitals and their communities await their sad fate
Boston Globe
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Carney and Nashoba Valley hospitals are closing Saturday. Officials still have questions about what that means for patients.
WGBH
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Boston EMS Bracing For Carney Closure
WBZ News Radio
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Hours before it's due to close, Carney Hospital is a busy place this afternoon
Dorchester Reporter
Housing
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House Advances Island Housing Transfer Fee Bill
State House News Service
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Medway Finds its Voice in MBTA Resistance
Franklin Observer
Judiciary
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Senate-Approved Sex Abuse Bill Gets Traction In House
State House News Service
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Judge recuses himself in ‘Turtleboy’ witness intimidation case
Boston Herald
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SJC upholds ruling granting new trial to man who spent 46 years in prison on murder conviction
Boston Globe
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Opinion: Our judges should reflect the breadth of the legal profession
Commonwealth Beacon
Labor
Legislative
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Wolf family endorses Marjorie Decker for reelection
Cambridge Day
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How do you run against an incumbent legislator when the voters don’t know who you are?
The Somerville Times
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Political Notebook: Lawmakers won’t campaign against audit ballot question
Commonwealth Beacon
Local Government
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Springfield ‘inactive voter’ list questioned due to ward disparities
MassLive
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After bad behavior, Somerville is closing its central library for hours each weekday right as school lets out
Boston Globe
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Shush! Rowdy Massachusetts students targeted over after-school behavior
Boston Herald
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Amherst Black Reparations Committee just a council vote away from reality
Gazette Net
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Pittsfield officials to residents: Toters are coming to your street, get ready
Berkshire Eagle
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Board tosses complaint questioning residency of Ware Selectboard member
MassLive
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Amherst regional budget fears prompt early four-towns meeting
Gazette Net
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Land dispute brews over access to blueberry patch in Leverett
Gazette Net
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In dramatic reversal Taunton agrees not to develop controversial parcel. How residents won
Taunton Gazette
Politics
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Everett Voters Head to the Polls for Sept. 3 State Rep. Democratic Primary
everettindependent
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Galvin predicts 15% turnout for primary elections
nepm.org
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Net and Reid close in on finish
Lynn Daily News Item
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Opinion: ‘Dining across the divide’ is a model for having difficult conversations
Boston Globe
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Briefings: Healey Backs Incumbents in Springfield Legislative Races
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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Galvin projects healthy primary turnout Tuesday
The Eagle Tribune
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Boo birds hit JD Vance at firefighters union meeting in Boston
Boston Herald
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Mass. primary elections are happening Sept. 3. Here’s what you need to know.
Boston Globe
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Few know what an SJC clerk does — but it's the hottest political race in town
WBUR
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Marty Walsh helped vet Harris' running mate. Here's what he said about the Democratic ticket
WBUR
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Four Colleagues Endorse Councilor Devaney's Opponent
State House News Service
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With positions similar for House candidates, challenger points to issues of transparency
Cambridge Day
Public Health
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Opioid Crisis Toll Reflected In Field Of Flags
State House News Service
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Massachusetts reports another EEE human case, horse tests positive too: ‘Prevent mosquito bites’
Boston Herald
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Mass. health officials confirm second human case of EEE since 2020
Boston.com
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'Time to act': Overdose deaths decline in Worcester, but the work isn't done
Worcester Telegram
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What to know as mosquito-borne illnesses circulate in Mass.
WBUR
Public Safety
State Government
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Get a text about your voter registration status? Massachusetts officials say it’s a scam
Boston Herald
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Galvin Predicts 15 Percent Turnout For Primary Elections
State House News Service
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Mass. Secretary of the Commonwealth Galvin optimistic about turnout in Tuesday’s state primary
WAMC
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State Primary Election On Tuesday, September 3rd
nantucketcurrent
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Galvin warns Mass. voters of scam text alerts. What to know
Worcester Telegram
Taxation
Transportation
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All EV drivers can save money, but Massachusetts drivers save the least
Boston Globe
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Petitioners seek to blunt idea of a Columbia Rd. bus lane
Dorchester Reporter