Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Feds: Dem Cape Cod Lawmaker Used Stolen Funds for Mortgage, Menswear, Psychic Services
New Boston Post
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A ballot question to eliminate party primaries in Massachusetts is dividing state Democrats
Boston Globe
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With UMass chancellor, Michlewitz and Moran head to the Vatican to talk climate
Boston Globe
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Eversource CEO: 'We are resisting data centers'
Utility Dive
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Is the GOP nomination for governor already sewn up? History says not so fast.
Boston Globe
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Trump’s Redistricting Push Could Cost Republicans More Than It Gains
Politico
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But Seriously, How Nervous Should We Be About Hantavirus?
The Bulwark
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Neal plans broad tax agenda if House control changes
Politico
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Conn. set to launch first state AI safety testing program
Pluribus News
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Hegseth accuses Sen. Mark Kelly of revealing classified information on ‘Face the Nation’
The Hill
Sponsored
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Joint Committee on Aging and Independence: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 and Virtual
10:00am
Municipal Finance Oversight Board Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board Meeting
Via Zoom
4:00pm
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center
Virtual Hearing
Birthday: Treasurer Deborah Goldberg
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
As my brother’s trial begins, I am praying for the survivors and all those affected.
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
Podcasts
Substack
TikTok
YouTube
Massachusetts GOP candidate for governor Brian Shortsleeve goes 'On The Record'
WCVB Channel 5 Boston
Quote of the Day
“Instead of debating and passing legislation on their own the General Court chose to take no action on eleven citizen led ballot questions by the May fifth deadline this year. That move sent the measures right back to the people who proposed them forcing supporters to collect roughly twelve thousand four hundred twenty-nine more certified signatures for each one...”
Tam's Substack post on the failure of initiative petitions in the Legislature.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Trump's For Himself, Not For You
The Bulwark
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Democrats vow to fight $1 billion Senate security proposal for White House ballroom
Boston Globe
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Lucas: Plenty of room on Biden's dance card
Boston Herald
Business
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Dunkin' parent files confidentially for IPO
Boston Business Journal
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Equestrian retailer Dover Saddlery is at risk of closing
Boston Globe
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Brothers restore historic Boston 'ghost sign' on West End building: 'This is gonna go away if we don't do anything'
Boston Globe
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Sauer: Stronger freight network = lower prices
Boston Herald
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Dunkin’ Owner Inspire Brands Files Confidentially for US IPO
Bloomberg
Education
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Tenure is not what it used to be, as these Tufts professors found out
Boston Globe
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Harvard's faculty will vote on limiting the number of A grades for students
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Heckler's veto still a problem on college campuses
Boston Herald
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AG says Ipswich should serve as model for cellphone bans in Mass. schools
NBC Boston
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Dello Russo: What's behind Boston's enrollment decline
Boston Herald
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Harvard Faculty to Begin Weeklong Vote on Proposal to Cap A Grades
The Harvard Crimson
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Final graduating class marks the end of Anna Maria College
Worcester Telegram
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Taconic Awarded $4M Capital Grant
iBerkshires
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Springfield School Committee approves new Gerena School location
MassLive
Environment
Federal
Health Care
Housing
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It’s hard work making it in the middle class
Commonwealth Magazine
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The little-known housing solution that kept Boston families in their homes through 2 financial crises
MassLive
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Wu is right: High-value sales should seed ground for affordable housing
Boston Globe
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State-owned Wellesley parking lot at center of new housing, conservation fight
MassLive
Human Services
Immigration
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Immigrant commercial drivers in Mass. hit a dead end trying to renew licenses
WGBH
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MA Senate passes Protect Act as Dems reject amendment to honor ICE detainers for convicted felons
Boston Herald
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate OK its version of PROTECT Act
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Payano Hails Senate Passage of Bill Limiting Cooperation with US Immigration
WHAV
Legislative
Local Government
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The Chappaquiddick elite are in a struggle with the captain of their ferry. They are losing.
Boston Globe
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Sweeney looks forward to 'homecoming' as new town manager
The Local News
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'We will work against you.' In Boston's Black community, frustrations boil over against councilors of color.
Boston Globe
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Lawrence pay database: How much did highest-paid city employees make in 2025?
MassLive
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Brensley: Hub can't balance budget on backs of veterans
Boston Herald
Politics
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A Dem Survival Plan for the Southern Apocalypse
The Bulwark
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Pols & Politics: Massachusetts RNC members: Shortsleeve 'has no statistical or financial pathway' to victory
Boston Herald
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Healey campaign admits to being outraised by Minogue in new plea for donations
Boston Herald
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Meet the candidates vying for contested Southwick board positions
MassLive
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Markey vs. Moulton race heats up
Axios
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Keller: Why competition is good for the GOP
MASSterList
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Why competition is good for the GOP
MASSterList
Public Health
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MA looks to ban social media, but experts, even advocates, are skeptical
Worcester Telegram
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State sends alert after feds take action against 2 Worcester County doctors
Worcester Telegram
Public Safety
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Middlesex DA paid $20K for investigation into handling of fatal state police crash
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts town near Gillette Stadium presses for World Cup security funding
Boston Herald
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'He was my whole world': Fiancée remembers state trooper killed in crash
Boston Globe
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Middlesex DA paid $20K for investigation into handling of fatal state police crash
Boston Herald
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Accused serial rapist Alvin Campbell Jr. — the AG’s brother — stands trial this week. Here’s what to know.
Boston.com
Reproductive Rights
Taxation
Transportation
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Boston Mayor Wu forbids fans from driving to White Stadium for pro soccer matches
Boston Herald
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$1 billion project to replace North Station drawbridge is set to start this month
Boston Globe
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19 MBTA employees made more than $300K in 2025. Here’s a look at the agency’s payroll
MassLive
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Portion of Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field Road will close nightly through August
Boston Globe
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Editorial: US automakers have to build more affordable cars
Boston Herald
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The Chappaquiddick elite are in a struggle with the captain of their ferry. They are losing.
Boston Globe
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Island leading the nation in e-bike safety
The Inquirer and Mirror
Press Releases
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Beginning July 1st, Chiropractic Students Will Be Limited to Borrowing $50k/Year, $200,000 Total
Massachusetts Chiropractic Society
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MTA Members Elected in Contested Races
Mass Teachers Association
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Expanding Access to Nature: All Persons Trail Enhancements at North River and Daniel Webster
Mass Audubon
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Additional Charges Files Against Massachusetts State Representative
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Council Adopts Resolution Supporting Full Funding for Veterans’ Services
City of Boston
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $394,000 to Help Two Non-Profits Slash Electricity Costs by at least 70% with Solar
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
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MCDHH Celebrates Agency’s 40th Anniversary with Gatherings at Massachusetts State House and Holyoke Community College
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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AG Campbell Launches $500,000 Phone-Free School Support Grant
Office of Attorney General Andrea Campbell