11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Committee Hearing

1:00pm LGBT Aging Commission, Virtual Hearing

5:30pm Cocktails & Conversations with Pioneer's Young Leaders Forum, Sip Cafe, Post Office Square, Boston

7:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Ken Sweezey

Critics turn their ire on Healey administration at state hearings on Steward shutdowns » Boston Globe

On Beacon Hill, rules seem made to be twisted, if not broken » Commonwealth Beacon

Why frustrated activists can’t rely on the ballot box for change in Massachusetts » WGBH

Healey administration used taxpayer-funded credit cards to spend millions on state-run shelter system » Boston Herald

Negotiators Agree On Maternal Health Bill » State House News Service

Suit in works over National Grid methane gas leaks » Commonwealth Beacon

Amid upheaval, Cannabis Commission jostles over an audit and an acting director » Boston Globe

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston » Boston Globe

Labor fight brews over Carney Hospital employees’ severance pay » WGBH

Applications to Boston’s exam schools have tumbled by half over four years. Here’s what’s behind the drop. » Boston Globe

Boston Mayor Wu’s net-zero climate plan for new buildings blocked by Zoning Commission » Boston Herald

New Poll Shows Harris Beating Trump in Pennsylvania, Among Women, and in “Personality” and Honesty » Vanity Fair

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to meet with Kamala Harris to discuss Cabinet job » Washington Post

The Scary Trump Superpower Hiding in Plain Sight » The Bulwark

Trump Gambles on Outside Groups to Finance Voter Outreach Efforts » New York Times

The Who's Who of Political Influencers » Wired

When Will They Speak Again? Once Close, Biden and Pelosi Are at Odds. » New York Times

Harris and Trump aren’t focusing on policy. Instead, their campaigns are driven by emotions and vibes. » Boston Globe

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says » Boston Globe

Murphy to appoint George Helmy to replace Menendez in Senate » Roll Call

Kamala Harris to propose ban on ‘price gouging’ for food, groceries » Washington Post

W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak » New York Times

Lowry: Trump can’t let Harris be candidate of change » Boston Herald

Lucas: Scuttling Walz, Kerry swift boat comparisons » Boston Herald

Opinion: Trump — king of the bros » Boston Globe

As Trump begins sowing doubt in 2024 election, critics brace for chaos » Boston Globe

Inflation Cooling, But Remains Higher In Boston Area » State House News Service

MassCEC announces plans to expand New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal » New Bedford Guide

US said to consider a breakup of Google to address search monopoly » Boston Globe

Amazon sees end-of-year delivery on opening of massive Charlton warehouse » Worcester Telegram

City grant aims to Re-FRESH local food industry » Bay State Banner

What happened to the liquor license bill? » Boston.com

West Stockbridge and Wiseacre Farm continue to go 'around and around in circles' over pot smell control issues » Berkshire Eagle

Now more than 40 non-active Massachusetts cannabis business licenses » Talking Joints Memo

Berkshire United Way to Massachusetts: Early-Learning Educators Need Better Wages » iBerkshires

City officials herald ‘desperately needed’ accessibility, infrastructure updates for East Boston School » Boston Herald

US Department of Education delays new FAFSA application. Here’s what to know. » Boston Globe

Emerson College lays off 10 staff amid declining enrollment » MassLive

The battle over MCAS » Axios

College financial aid in Massachusetts: generous but confusing » Boston Globe

Zoning commission rejects Mayor Wu’s preferred plan for climate-friendly buildings » Boston Globe

City of Springfield receives EPA grant to combat climate change » News 22 WWLP.com

Springfield to fight climate change with $20M grant for historically disadvantaged neighborhoods » MassLive

To swim or not to swim: Tests track bacteria in Puffer’s Pond » Gazette Net

Carney Closure Means Loss Of Health Care "Cornerstone" » State House News Service

Carney Hospital shutdown means loss of health care ‘cornerstone,’ Healey official says » MassLive

Carney Hospital closure hearing postponed » Bay State Banner

UMass Memorial tells bankruptcy court Steward can’t cancel $650k they’re owed » Boston Herald

White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly » Boston Globe

At tense hearing over Steward’s closing of Carney Hospital, workers and patients say ‘the state did nothing’ » Boston Globe

Steward Delays Hospital Sales Hearing Again » State House News Service

Cooley Dickinson Hospital hunts for new leader as Watkins leaves » Gazette Net

House, Senate come to terms on maternal health » Commonwealth Beacon

Steward Health Care delays hospital sales hearing again » WBUR

Saugus Housing shuffles deck » Lynn Daily News Item

Mass. state auditor is examining maxed-out emergency shelter system » Boston Globe

How a plate of food helped this Mass. migrant find work —and a future in the U.S. » NBC Boston

‘I have a dream to go to Boston’: For Haitians waiting at the border, Mass. remains a top destination » Boston Globe

Mass. House looks to update 60-year-old voting machines » News 22 WWLP.com

Opinion: In her spat with Wu, Spilka protects the Senate and the business community » Boston Globe

The compelling case for Massachusetts legislative reform » CommonWeath Beacon

Henry Lee, self-effacing savior of the Boston Public Garden, dies at 99 » Boston Globe

City officials shut down boy’s ice cream stand: ‘Seems like there are bigger fish to fry’ » Western Mass News

Hilltown Community Development Corporation getting key funding influx » WAMC

Another pool in Worcester closed due to broken glass in water » Worcester Telegram

South Hadley OK’s sharp jump in recycling fees for first time in decade » Gazette Net

What Sudbury Gets In State's $58.1 Billion 2025 Budget » MSN

Kennedy Avery Bids Farewell to District 8 (and Boston) » Beacon Hill Times

The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater Fall River? » The Herald News

An Act Relative to Disability Pensions for Violent Crimes Signed into Law by Gov. Healey » Revere Journal

Why Boston? Walz's fundraiser a testament to Massachusetts' financial, political clout » WGBH

Tim Walz cashes in at Boston fundraiser. Why this still matters in blue Massachusetts » CBS News

At DNC, Democrats should highlight policy differences with GOP, Reps. Katherine Clark and Lori Trahan say » WGBH

In Boston, Tim Walz tries to unite Democratic donors around a simple theme: ‘joy’ » Boston Globe

Tim Walz comes to Boston on fundraising swing » Axios

Battenfeld: Elizabeth Warren’s letter-writing reelection campaign avoiding voters » Boston Herald

Republican candidate for Massachusetts Senate arrested three times, court records show » Boston Herald

Walz makes Boston campaign fundraising debut » WBUR

Healey Will Sign Firefighter-Backed PFAS Bill » State House News Service

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads » Boston Globe

Tobacco Agreement Yields $600 Mil Windfall For State » State House News Service

From health to hunger: Are we collectively failing mothers of color? » Bay State Banner

COVID safety measures amid summer spike in cases » News 22 WWLP.com

Oak Bluffs considers regionalization for fire chief position » Martha's Vineyard Times

Firefighter protection only first step in PFAS battle » The Inquirer and Mirror

'An extraordinary day for firefighters': Healey signs ban on PFAS in turnout gear » The Herald News

State auditor reviewing Mass. emergency shelter system spending » MassLive

Editorial: Massachusetts taxpayers aren’t Healey’s ATMs » Boston Herald

Healey Hosting New England Governors In Boston Next Month » State House News Service

‘Faster, quieter, more reliable service’: Commuter rail line to get battery electric trains » MassLive

New Mass. Study Weighs Rail Options Along State's Northern Tier » State House News Service

Proposals would boost cost of parking, package delivery, rideshares » Commonwealth Beacon

Boston Harbor whale could cause ferry service delays, MBTA warns » Boston Herald

Low-income T riders to get break on fares » Salem News

National Grid fails to fix methane leaks in Boston, environmental group claims » MassLive

State Expanding Wind Energy Terminal In New Bedford » State House News Service

New Bedford port facility expanding to support offshore wind. What to know. » The Herald News

State to expand offshore wind terminal in New Bedford » The New Bedford Light

Hundreds of pipes are leaking explosive methane in Boston, group says » Boston Herald

SB2913 - An Act authorizing the town of Andover to convey a non-exclusive access easement over a certain parcel of land

HB4141 - An Act authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the City of Waltham to allow said special police officers to serve until the age of 70

SB2916 - An Act authorizing the town of Tewksbury to use a certain parcel of land for general recreational purposes

SB2902 - An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment

Pioneer Institute Study Finds Massachusetts Saw Four-Fold Loss of Income to Net Outmigration » Pioneer Institute

Small Business Saturday to Kick off Free Parking at Select Locations on Saturdays Through Dc. 28 to Promote Local Engagement » City of Worcester

The Mass Leads Act Gains Momentum: Extending Permits and Offering Protections for Developers » Bowditch & Dewey

MTA statement on implementing new high-school graduation requirement » Massachusetts Teachers Association

MMA webinar covers key legal issues related to holiday displays » Mass. Municipal Association

Resident Charged with Arson in Apartment Complex Fire » MA Department of Fire Services

Critical Drought Declared Across Massachusetts » MA Department of Fire Services

Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell and Boston University Launch New Initiative to Advance Clean Energy and Build Geothermal Workforce » MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Granting State Recognition to Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe » Office of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll

MSA Honors Individuals at 2024 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards Ceremony » Mass. Sheriffs’ Association