Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Massachusetts State Police spent $217,000 on luxury hotel stays, international flights, and more
Boston Herald
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‘Is that the look you want to give?’ Suffolk Sheriff Steven Tompkins relies heavily on employees for campaign donations
Boston Globe
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A $2.4 Billion Bridge Is Coming to Cape Cod. Their Homes Will Be Seized to Build It.
The Wall Street Journal
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New legal protections against ‘junk fees’ go into effect next month in Mass. Here’s what to know.
Boston Globe
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Global Partners suit against MassDOT isn’t their only ongoing legal fight
Boston Herald
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Federal judge schedules Boston arraignment for Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins
Boston Herald
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The Fair Share Amendment is delivering
Commonwealth Magazine
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DOJ gives Boston and other sanctuary cities an ultimatum
Axios Boston
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Mass. could break with feds over vaccinations. Here’s how and why it matters
MassLive
National
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Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy
NPR
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President Says He’ll ‘Lead a Movement’ to Eliminate Mail-In Ballots
The New York Times
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Douglas Wilson’s America
The Dispatch
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These city leaders want to expand HBCUs beyond the South. Here’s why they say it’s critical as DEI is under attack
CNN
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Photos of ‘Free D.C.’ protest against Trump’s federal takeover of Washington police
The Associated Press (AP)
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What would happen if America started faking its economic data? Here’s what happened when other countries did it
CNN
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Trump’s Domestic Deployments Are Dangerous. For the Military.
New York Times
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Judge denies Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in custody
The Associated Press
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Paxton seeks Beto O’Rourke’s arrest over financial support of Texas Democrats
The Hill
Today on Beacon Hill
9:30am
Board of State Examiners of Electricians Public Hearing
Via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
Quote of the Day
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From a nationwide ad campaign, urging police officers to apply to join the federal agency.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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In Mississippi, one of the neediest states, Trump’s federal funding cuts hit with extra heft
Boston Globe
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Lucas: Next summit should be with Mamdani
Boston Herald
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Schoen: Newsom ups the stakes in fight with Trump
Boston Herald
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Lucas: Millionaires targeting billionaires
Boston Herald
Business
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State Sen. Sal DiDomenico weighs in on proposed soccer stadium in Everett
NBC Boston
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Dedham developer plans $500 million lab, housing project off Route 128
Boston Globe
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Beer, hot dogs, and AI: How self-checkout is reshaping the workforce at sports venues
Boston Globe
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Dorchester Food Co-op says it's running out of cash, could soon close
Universal Hub
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WMass food truck park offers a side of police, trespass complaints
MassLive
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Martha's Vineyard homeowners' distillery placed under court-ordered control
Boston Business Journal
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Price of vegetables shoots up nearly 40% in Massachusetts. What's behind the surge?
CBS News
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"Can't get quick decisions or responses from state agencies" - Chamber Of Commerce President says it's time for state workers to get back into the office
Spectrum News
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Tradition and community thrive at 107th Heath Fair
Gazette Net
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Cummington Fair to kick off 157th year on Thursday
Gazette Net
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Last ally of Arthur T. Demoulas removed from Market Basket board
Boston Globe
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Canadian border crossings into Maine down again in July
WGBH
Cannabis
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Keller @ Large: Making a hash of pot
MASSterList
Civil Rights
Education
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‘A climate of fear’: How the Trump administration’s attacks on Harvard could upend hiring practices across the country
Boston Globe
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Opinion: The toxic brew that awaits professors this fall
Boston Globe
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Despite federal cuts to higher ed, Mass. free community college presses on, transforming students’ lives
Boston Globe
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Limited bilingual programs leave Boston’s English learners behind
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts colleges brace for potential decline in international student enrollment
Boston 25 News
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Lynn students make leaps towards their future careers
Lynn Daily News Item
Environment
Federal
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
Labor
Local Government
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East Bridgewater Appoints Two New School Committee Members
South Shore News
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Marshfield Select Board Explores Government Efficiency Study to Streamline Town Operations
South Shore News
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Your guide to the 2025 Boston mayoral election
NBC Boston
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Steamed Boston city councilor decries ‘politics’ for canceling hearing after Level 3 sex offender hire
Boston Herald
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Proposal: Brockton CFO would gain power to approve school department contracts
The Enterprise
Politics
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LA: New Orleans mayor indicted over allegations of trying to hide relationship with bodyguard
The Associated Press
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NY: Why this swing seat House member is doubling down on Trump’s megalaw
Politico
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CA: Newsom’s decision to fight fire with fire could have profound political consequences
Los Angeles Times
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40+ Potential Ballot Questions Could Shape Massachusetts 2026 Election
WBSM
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N.H. Republicans threaten to impeach high-ranking Democrat over emails helping partisan law firm
Boston Globe
Public Health
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‘It’s definitely Rat City for a reason.’ A ‘rat safari’ in Allston sheds flashlight on rodent problem.
Boston Globe
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Opinion: My husband was bitten by a rat. Here’s why it made me grateful.
Boston Globe
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Evans: Real public health emergency is loss of trust
Boston Herald
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Officials worried as trash piles up at Massachusetts high school weeks before classes set to start
CBS News
Public Safety
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Howie Carr: Stuck in the news spin cycle
Boston Herald
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Boston has seen 24 homicides this year, same total as in all of 2024, when murder rate fell to historic low
Boston Globe
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Pols & Politics: Court ruling suggests anyone can file a complaint to remove Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins
Boston Herald
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Appeals court upholds punishment for Cambridge cop who called George Floyd 'a career criminal, a thief and druggie' in a Facebook post
Universal Hub
State Government
Taxation
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Massachusetts Contractor Imprisoned for Evading Nearly $450K in Taxes
Roofing Contractor
Transportation
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Anonymous conspiracy theory chart included in Global-MassDOT-Applegreen ethics complaint
JohnFGately.com
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MassDOT Starts Planning New Car-Free Crossing of the Charles River Next to Museum of Science
StreetsBlog
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Westfield mayor not surprised at estimated cost to reconfigure Exit 41 interchange
MassLive
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Complaints, safety concerns and conflicting laws push Berkshire police to adapt to e-bike boom
The Berkshire Eagle
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Sagamore Bridge project: Eminent domain taking pushes to uproot Cape Cod couple from brand new home
Boston Herald
Utilities
Press Releases
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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New Study by EVERFI® and the MassMutual Foundation Underscores the Critical Importance of Multiple Financial Educational Interventions
MassMutual
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MassCEC Awards $3.6 Million to Advance Clean Energy and Climatech Innovation
Mass. Clean Energy Center
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Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Reports Housing Data for July 2025
Massachusetts Association of REALTORS
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MassGOP Reacts to Lawsuit Filed Against Healey Administration by Longtime Highway Contractor
MassGOP
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Nonprofit Agrees to Pay $1 Million to Resolve Allegations of PPP Loan Fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Moulton, Houlahan, Ryan, Panetta, DeLuzio, Vindman Urge Israe to Expand Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
Office of Congressman Seth Moulton
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The Arc of Massachusetts Meets with Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Staff from Congressman Stephen Lynch’s Office
The Arc of Massachusetts
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Statement regarding Northwestern DA’s Anti-Crime Task Force
Northwestern District Attorney's Office
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Unemployment Unchanged in July; 2,700 More Massachusetts Residents Gained Employment
Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development