Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Massachusetts lags in housing production despite units added in Healey's term
State House News Service
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DOJ sues City of Boston over ‘sanctuary city’ policies
Boston Globe
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An early look at Massachusetts' potential 2026 ballot questions
WBUR
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Full of crap: Climate change could cause more sewage pollution for rivers, lakes, and beaches
Commonwealth Magazine
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Thousands of Mass. voters could be turned away at the polls in November unless this law changes
MassLive
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Josh Kraft puts another $3.5M of his own cash toward his Boston mayoral campaign
Boston Herald
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As cannabis commission is again mired in turmoil, Mass. officials push for overhaul
WBUR
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Former Mass. Trial Court chief justice to head Suffolk district attorney’s conviction review panel
Boston Globe
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Federal judge skeptical of Massachusetts’ offshore wind lawsuit against Trump
The New Bedford Light
National
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A Different RFK Jr. Just Appeared Before Congress
The Atlantic
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To circumvent RFK Jr. on vaccines, Democrats and blue states start getting creative
MSNBC
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Trump's economic doom loop
Axios
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GOP senators signal to Trump that Kennedy is on thin ice
The Hill
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It’s Not Yet Too Late to Save Our Democracy
The Bulwark
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Elon Musk Could Become First Trillionaire Under New Tesla Pay Plan
New York Times
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Johnson on a shutdown, Obamacare subsidies and 2026
punchbowl
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Trump-backed plan to redraw Missouri congressional districts draws opposition at first hearing
The Associated Press (AP)
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Trump to Sign Order Renaming the Defense Department as the Department of War
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
3:10pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
Birthday: Rep. Kathleen LaNatra
Birthday: Rep. Michael Kushmerek
Quote of the Day
“I don't think measles was a souvenir that you were looking to return with after a trip to Disney World.”
Governor Maura Healey, in light of Florida's uplifting of vaccine requirements.
News by Category
Business
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Is Massachusetts already in a recession?
Boston Globe
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Here's where are the wealthiest zip codes in Massachusetts are found
Boston Business Journal
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MBTA GM Phillip Eng, Senate President Karen Spilka at MetroWest Chamber breakfast
The Metro West Daily News
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CEO of Boston Public Market to step down after 9 years
Boston Business Journal
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King Street properties hit the market in Northampton
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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DeMaria Leads Community Meeting on Proposed New Soccer Stadium
Everett Independent
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Guest columnist Marc Warner: L3Harris protests are off-base and irresponsible
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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In mediation between Arthur T. Demoulas and Market Basket board, no resolution yet
Boston Globe
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Here’s what to know about ‘junk fees’ at restaurants
Boston Globe
Cannabis
Education
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Huge gift to UMass Amherst a ‘gamechanger’ amid federal funding uncertainty
MassLive
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Two Mass. colleges collaborate on accelerated nutrition master’s program
MassLive
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White House Holds Many Levers in Fight With Harvard
The Wall Street Journal
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President of Northwestern, a School Attached by the G.O.P., Will Resign
New York Times
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Maguire: What parents of teens should know this school year
Boston Herald
Environment
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Lawmakers meet to discuss health of Merrimack River
Newburyport News
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Full of crap: Climate change could cause more sewage pollution for rivers, lakes, and beaches
Commonwealth Beacon
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Fish get a lift up: Amherst’s BK-Riverfish builds ladders to help fish reclaim spawning grounds
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Gaming
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Mass. sportsbooks take $11.8M in unauthorized bets on Filipino basketball league
State House News Service
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9.5.25
Boston Focus
Health Care
Human Services
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Community Action taps new leader to oversee regional agency
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Christian Parents Sue Massachusetts Officials For Revoking Foster Licenses Over Gender Identity Policy
New Boston Post
Immigration
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Justice Department sues Boston, alleging the city obstructs immigration enforcement
WBUR
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Justice Department sues Boston, alleging the city obstructs immigration enforcement
WBUR
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Despite being tabled, Holyoke proposal about its sanctuary city status faces protest
MassLive
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ICE detains New Bedford landlord in city’s South End
The New Bedford Light
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Missing daughter of Eureka Street woman detained by ICE found, in custody
Worcester Telegram
Judiciary
Labor
Local Government
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Josh Kraft poured nearly $3.5 million into his own campaign for Boston mayor last month
WBUR
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Democracy resolution sparks clash in Easthampton
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Allston-Brighton Councilor Breadon Calls for Leniency in Sentencing Disgraced Former Council Member
The Harvard Crimson
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‘Ambient chaos’: Race for Somerville ‘bike path mayor’ now has dozens of animal candidates, thousands of voters
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Fernandes Anderson’s sentence has to fit the crime of her betrayal of the public trust
Boston Globe
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Lynn preliminary election sees historically low turnout
Lynn Daily News Item
Politics
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Record number of delegates, dissent expected at Dems’ Springfield convention
MassLive
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Boston 2025 Poll: Mayor Michelle Wu Holds 50-Point Lead Over Josh Kraft in Boston Preliminary Election
Emerson College Polling
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Field in Amherst still shaping up for November town election
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Silvia off the campaign trail, but not off ballot for Fall River mayor: What if he wins?
The Herald News
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Josh Kraft Pours Millions More Into His Boston Mayoral Bid
Bloomberg
Public Health
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Healey: Insurers will cover vaccines recommended by state, not feds
WPRI.com
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Massachusetts announces vaccine access plans, governor slams Trump administration and RFK Jr.
CBS News
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Ignoring feds, Healey says Mass. will ensure access to vaccines. What you need to know
MassLive
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Healey puts Massachusetts on its own vaccine path
State House News Service
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Residents grill Boston city councilors over handling of crime, drug use at Mass. and Cass
Boston Globe
Public Safety
Taxation
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Merger and acquisition activity helps lift August tax haul
State House News Service
Transportation
Utilities
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States try full-court press in offshore wind defense
State House News Service
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Revolution Wind developer sues Trump administration over stop-work order
WBUR
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Ørsted, RIAG sue Trump over offshore wind halt
Boston Business Journal
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'Hopefully spells the end...' New England Wind project faces federal reversal
Cape Cod Times