Must-Reads
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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
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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
Cannabis Advisory Board Research Subcommittee Meeting
Urban Youth Collaborative Project
Senate Full Formal Session
House Informal Session
Protect Our Care Town Hall: Cape & Islands
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.”
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