Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Boston-area biz leaders urge Congress to save research funds
Axios
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‘It takes more than money’: Running for governor would be an uphill climb for Alan Leventhal
Boston Globe
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‘[Her] life was destroyed by those in power’: Former City Hall employee sues Boston Mayor Michelle Wu over firing
Boston Globe
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Gun safety advocates push for industry accountability in Massachusetts
Commonwealth Magazine
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Mass. Fish and Wildlife Board Chair resigns, cites insufficient funding, internal disputes
Boston Globe
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Fed up with ‘deceptive’ advertising, Mass. threatens heavy fines on outside energy supplier
Boston Globe
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Judge denies Goldberg bid to keep O’Brien off the job at Cannabis Commission
Boston Herald
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Boston has new liquor licenses. Why aren’t more restaurants applying for them?
WBUR
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Mass. lawmakers move to change 2026 primary date to Sept. 1. Critics say it won’t help turnout.
Boston Globe
National
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Trump says he’ll designate antifa as a terrorist group but offers few details
The Associated Press (AP)
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Proud Boy Enrique Tarrio: MAGA Has Figured Out How to ‘Play Dirty’
The Atlantic
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First, They Came for Jimmy Kimmel
The Bulwark
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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure
New York Times
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Harris says Buttigieg was her ‘first choice’ for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky
Boston Globe
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Cannabis Advisory Board Research Subcommittee Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Urban Youth Collaborative Project
Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
5:30pm
Protect Our Care Town Hall: Cape & Islands
1199 Hyannis Office, 89 Lewis Bay Road, Hyannis
Quote of the Day
“We've led the world in research funding of all types in innovation and patents for a very long time, and this is not the time to retreat from that.”
Boston-area business leaders urge Congress to save research funds.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Mass. approves tax break for Hasbro’s move to Boston
Boston Business Journal
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Tolgy Wood: Chesterfield Camp property slated for foreclosure
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Boston-area biz leaders urge Congress to save research funds
Axios
Cannabis
Civil Rights
Education
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Polito, Murray among those named to search committee for new UMass Chan chancellor
Worcester Telegram
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Education Dept. partners with conservative groups for civics programming
Washington Post
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6 food dyes may be banned from MA school lunches. See the list
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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State Senator pushes ‘Right to Read Act’ to address Massachusetts reading crisis
Boston 25 News
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Two more Northern Berkshire school districts join regionalization study group amid ‘super district’ concerns
The Berkshire Eagle
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Falmouth parents shut out of School Committee meeting after accused teen released on bail
Cape Cod Times
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Search begins for new UMass medical school chancellor
State House News Service
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As educators face backlash over Charlie Kirk social media posts, teachers union decries 'attacks'
Worcester Telegram
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Union faces backlash for asking districts not to punish teachers for comments about Charlie Kirk
MassLive
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State Awards Haverhill Schools Second Round of Age 3 Through Grade 3 Literacy Grants
WHAV
Environment
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Worcester residents asked to consider a 'Week Without Driving'
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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Water restrictions announced amid worsening drought conditions in Mass.
Boston Globe
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Markey: Landmark EPA greenhouse gas rollback would create ‘Environmental Destruction Agency’
MassLive
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Mass. Fish and Wildlife Board Chair resigns, cites insufficient funding, internal disputes
Boston Globe
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State grant is helping Dennis and other Cape towns prepare for extreme weather
Cape Cod Online
Gaming
Health Care
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Judge tosses out Ralph de la Torre’s attempt to sue 20 senators
Boston Globe
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Autism. Chronic pain. Rising colon cancer rates. New Harvard center explores urgent health problems.
Boston Globe
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Health care aid package sails through House
WWLP 22
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Task force urges data collection to inform primary care solutions
State House News Service
Housing
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What to know about the proposal to allow taller buildings in downtown Boston
WBUR
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Auchincloss pushes new cities as housing crisis answer
Contrarian Boston
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New Bedford apartment project with 1 parking spot stalled after board requires more spaces
South Coast Today
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Retirement community in Worcester to raze building, build 200 senior housing units
Worcester Telegram
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Randolph has the highest eviction rate in the state. What’s driving it?
Boston Globe
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Boston area housing start data show we're falling further behind
Boston Business Journal
Human Services
Immigration
Judiciary
Legislative
Lobbying & Campaign Finance
Local Government
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Boston city councilor’s push to ban motorbike deliveries falls flat with colleagues
Boston Herald
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Ex-Boston City Hall employee sues city, mayor over claims she was fired to protect top Wu official: ‘Destroyed’
Boston Herald
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‘[Her] life was destroyed by those in power’: Former City Hall employee sues Boston Mayor Michelle Wu over firing
Boston Globe
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Court rules public has right to know who has Somerville parking passes
WBUR
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A decade of legal fighting later, Somerville must disclose names of parking permit holders, Appeals Court rules
Boston Globe
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Holyoke voters narrow field for Ward 1 council, Ward 5 School Committee
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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In a stunning move, Canty ousted as Select Board chair
Plymouth Independent
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Councilor proposes banning scooters, e-bikes from food delivery; other councilors tell him to slow his roll
Universal Hub
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Former Lawrence city councilor jailed for voter fraud
CNHI
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Legislature passes new Charter for the City of Somerville
The Somerville Times
Politics
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Three opinion writers react to the 2026 governor’s race
Boston Globe
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With reelection plans, Goldberg aims to "stay in this fight"
State House News Service
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NH: Kelly Ayotte rules out redistricting for New Hampshire
Politico
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Battenfeld: Meet the new Josh Kraft-like candidate who may run for governor
Boston Herald
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Somerville voted decisively to oust its mayor. Now the question is: Who will succeed her?
Boston Globe
Public Health
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Local health leaders push for continued vaccination access amid federal pullback
Bay State Banner
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Mass. Department of Public Health issues state-specific COVID vaccine recommendations
WBUR
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Mass. health officials recommend COVID-19 vaccine for all adults ahead of federal guidance
Boston Herald
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Mass. says everyone should get COVID vaccine, despite federal guidance
MassLive
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COVID vaccine recommended for all adults in Massachusetts, Department of Public Health says
CBS News
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5 takeaways on RFK Jr. and vaccine policy from former CDC director's Senate testimony
Washington Post
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Mass. promises vaccine access for kids as new federal recommendations loom
Boston Globe
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DPH issues state-specific COVID vaccine recommendations
State House News Service
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Boston launches first 24/7 public health vending machine providing free supplies
WGBH
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‘Not going to let Donald Trump or RFK Jr. stand between patients and the care they need and want’: Healey promises vaccine access for all families
WHDH
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Healey blasts Trump, RFK Jr., issues new ‘evidence-based' COVID vaccine guidance for Mass.
NBC Boston
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Mass. goes its own way on COVID shots, before RFK Jr.-appointed panel meets
Patriot Ledger
Public Safety
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Mass. state senator questions why suspected gang member was released weeks before federal standoff
Boston 25 News
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Salem police new encrypted radio system enhances security while limiting transparency
Salem News
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Editorial: Railroad crossing safety a message all should heed
Lowell Sun
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Gun safety advocates push for industry accountability in Massachusetts
State House News Service
State Government
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Healey: "That flag will continue to be here"
State House News Service
Taxation
Transportation
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How did the MBTA pull off 40 years of repairs in 14 months? T leaders offer behind-the-scenes look
MassLive
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Editorial: No need to 86 delivery bikes, tighten regulations
Boston Herald
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Arciero: Bill offers stability for needed local transportation infrastructure
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Chapter 90 funds to enhance rural roads in western Mass.
WWLP 22
Utilities
Press Releases
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New Chapter for Historic Church as Affordable Housing
MassDevelopment
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Senate Approves Bills to Combat Opioid Crisis, Protect Residents, and Manage Car Rental Costs
Mass. Senate
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Legislature Approves Support for Fiscally-Strained Health Care Institutions
Mass. Senate
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Guatemalan National Charged for Resisting Federal Agents
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Markey Joins Murray, Blumenthal, Colleagues in Demanding Information from DHS on Mistreatment of Pregnant Women in ICE Detention
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Two New Early College Partnerships in Springfield
Mass. Department of Higher Education
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MassDOT Launches Water Transportation Study Public Engagement
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Wellesley Property Added to Inventory of State Land to be Used for New Housing
Mass. Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance
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Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Welcomes New Member Melissa Bradley
Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council
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Several Northeastern states and America’s largest city announce the Northeast Public Health Collaborative
Mass. Department of Public Health