Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Boston Legacy FC secures $100M in financing for White Stadium construction
Boston Business Journal
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Hundreds were detained in ICE's Burlington office for multiple days, data shows
WBUR
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Meet Eric Paley, the state's new economic development chief
Boston Business Journal
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Beacon Hill lobbying still buoyed by health care interests
Commonwealth Magazine
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Most incumbent Mass. mayors advance to Nov. 4 final election
Boston Globe
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Senate panel schedules oversight hearing on MassDOT service plaza contract
Boston Herald
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In an upset, Somerville mayor concedes after unofficial results show she lost preliminary election
Boston Globe
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Auchincloss rules out Markey challenge to focus on leading new national Democratic group
Boston Globe
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House aligning with Healey for Sept. 1 primary
WWLP 22
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Healey wants to speed up state review to encourage housing. Will it work?
Boston.com
National
At Home and on the Seas, Trump Expands Use of American Force
New York Times
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Reining in Rogue Presidents
The Bulwark
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Behind the Curtain: GOP future foretold
Axios
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The Federal Reserve’s anxious new era
punchbowl
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As Georgia Returns to Electing Its Utility Commission, Worries over Democracy Linger
Bolts Magazine
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RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against Vaccines Hits Its Action Phase
The Bulwark
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Joint Committee on Housing: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2
10:00am
Department of Revenue Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
CORI Sealing Legislative Briefing
Room 222, State House, Boston
10:00am
Economic Assistance Coordinating Council Meeting
EOED Conference Room A, One Ashburton Place, 21st Floor, Boston and via Zoom
10:30am
MCB Internship Closing Ceremony
Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Québec – New England: Perspectives on Regional Partnerships, Tariffs and Growth hosted by AIM
Nutter, McClennan & Fish, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
11:00am
State House Life Safety Fair
Nurses Hall, State House, Boston
12:00pm
MassDOT Board of Directors Meeting
10 Park Plaza, MassDOT Board Room, Boston and via Vimeo
12:30pm
Joint Committee on Financial Services: Committee Hearing
State House, Gardner Auditorium and Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Public Service: Committee Hearing
State House, B-2 and Virtual
1:00pm
iGambling in Massachusetts: Weighing the Risks & Realities hosted by the Campaign for Fairer Gambling
Room 222, State House, Boston
6:00pm
Fundraiser for New Hampshire U.S. Senate Candidate Scott Brown
Kowloon, 948 Broadway, Saugus,
6:00pm
Pioneer Institute's Young Leaders Forum Relaunch & Happy Hour
Location provided upon RSVP
Birthday: State Senator Cynthia Creem
Birthday: Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin
Quote of the Day
“To my families in Everett that I love and care about, continue to bring your kids to school, continue to work and continue to hope that our government will just allow people to go through the process of becoming a U.S. citizen.”
Everett calls off annual Hispanic Heritage Month festival due to ICE fears
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Auchincloss rules out Markey challenge to focus on leading new national Democratic group
Boston Globe
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Government shutdown odds go up after party leaders exchange fire
The Hill
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Potential presidential candidate Beshear plans visit to New Hampshire
WMUR
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Opinion: We’re at an inflection point in our bitter national divide
Boston Globe
Business
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Robinhood files suit to stop Mass. AG from interfering with ‘prediction market’ affiliate
Boston Globe
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Amid industry headwinds, Biogen breaks ground on new headquarters
Boston Globe
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Boston Legacy FC secures $100M financing deal for White Stadium
Dorchester Reporter
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Boston Legacy lands $100 million-plus from Bank of America for White Stadium rebuild
Boston Globe
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Farm bill aims to foster agricultural resilience in Massachusetts
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Education
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Leaders sound alarm on cuts to new Mass. free community college program
MassLive
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Massachusetts Teachers Association Defends Teachers Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Death
New Boston Post
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We are becoming the world’s D student, latest test results suggest
Roll Call
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Granby, state talk regionalizing schools as financial woes mount
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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DOJ sues Providence schools over ‘educators of color’ loan forgiveness
Boston Globe
Environment
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Massachusetts Invests Nearly $30 Million in Climate Resilience, Aiding 54 Localities in Preperation Against Extreme Weather
Hoodline
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Massachusetts Lawmakers Sit On the Sidelines As Trump Shreds the State’s Climate Plans
StreetsBlog
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Massachusetts communities receive funding to prepare for extreme weather
WWLP 22
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With water levels low, Worcester tells homeowners to shut off the lawn sprinkler
Worcester Telegram
Federal
Gaming
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State gaming revenues surge, but split is evolving
State House News Service
Health Care
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Father's story cited in call for video cameras in long-term care
State House News Service
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House ready to deliver $234 million in health care aid
State House News Service
Housing
Immigration
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ICE crackdowns intensify across Boston as cities face Trump’s latest operation
ABC News
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Connecticut official bans masked ICE agents, warrantless arrests in state courts
WBUR
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Hundreds were detained in ICE's Burlington office for multiple days, data shows
WBUR
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ICE sweeps part of ‘Patriot 2.0’ focus on sanctuary cities like Boston
Boston Herald
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‘People are losing hope’ inside ICE detention centers
Boston Globe
Judiciary
Labor
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
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Norfolk County sheriff to pay over $36K after alleged misuse of campaign funds
NBC Boston
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Beacon Hill lobbying still buoyed by health care interests
Commonwealth Magazine
Local Government
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Amherst delays decision on playground surface for new elementary school
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Board of Health denies controversial waste transfer station in Far North End
The New Bedford Light
Politics
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Wilson leads Somerville’s mayoral preliminary, then Burnley, taking incumbent off the ballot
Cambridge Day
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Lundberg jumps to early lead, will face Verga in Nov. 4 election for mayor
Gloucester Times
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Brockton will have its first elected mayor of color: Who's left standing after preliminary
The Enterprise
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Mass. attorney general weighs in on criticism over lowering flags for Charlie Kirk
WGBH
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Mass. AG Campbell joins court fight against Trump’s National Guard deployment in DC
MassLive
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MN: Democrat wins Minnesota House special election to replace assassinated leader
The Associated Press
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Early results: Holyoke’s November election matchups are set
MassLive
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Sciarra, Duclos advance in Northampton mayoral race
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Northampton at-large candidates evenly split among mayor’s camp, SOS group
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Mass. cancer survivors head to DC to lobby against federal research funding cuts
WGBH
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Update: It'll be Verga vs. Lundberg in November
Gloucester Times
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Opinion: When speaking the truth gets you death threats
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Teachers Association calls for no action in reacting to Charlie Kirk’s death
Boston Herald
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2025 Northampton election results: Field narrows for mayor and city council
MassLive
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Wayland Select Board member running for lieutenant governor
Worcester Business Journal
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Gov. Maura Healey slams Republicans running for governor in fiery convention speech
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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GOP plays capture the flag ahead of 2026 clash with Healey
Axios
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Boston Globe faces angry readers over Charlie Kirk editorial
Axios
Public Health
State Government
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Meet Eric Paley, the state's new economic development chief
Boston Business Journal
Transportation
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Senate panel schedules oversight hearing on MassDOT service plaza contract
Boston Herald
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Top Senate Democrat cool at first glance to making driving records public again
Boston Herald
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Boston city councilor eyes ban on motorbike deliveries: ‘Can no longer be the Wild West’
Boston Herald
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Sagamore Bridge inspected ahead of replacement
NBC Boston
Press Releases
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X4 Pharmaceuticals Announces Restructuring Of Business Operations Designed To Drive Long-Term Value Creation
X4 Pharmaceuticals
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Senator Markey Reflects Upon Two Years of Azerbaijani Military Action Against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Watch: Pressley in Hearing: GOP Attacks on EPA Risking Lives in Boston and Beyond
Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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MassBio CEO named to DRIVE Acceleration Team by Governor Healey to advance research and discovery in Massachusetts
MassBio
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Accessible Fall Recreation Opportunities
Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation
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Governor Healey Nominates Three Attorneys to District Court
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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AG Campbell Announces Second Annual Youth Council
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Issues Evidence-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Ensure Access for Residents
Mass. Department of Public Health
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Women in Emergency Management Forms Executive Steering Committee
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
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Interfaith Clergy at the MA State House to Advocated for Clean Slate Laws
Public Health Institute of Western Mass.