10:00am Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Virtual Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm 2025 Victims Rights Awards, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Higher Education, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration, State House, 428 and Virtual

1:00pm Combatting Antisemitism, State House, A-2 and Virtual

Birthdays: State Senator Michael Brady

In ‘millionaires tax’ bill, House speaker carved out $25m for a parking garage in his hometown. Critics call it a ‘power play.’ » Boston Globe

Without FEMA resilience money, Mass. communities scramble to save flood prevention projects » Commonwealth Magazine

Pence defends Constitution after getting JFK Profile in Courage Award in Boston » WBUR

The 2025 Boston election cycle is drawing far more candidates than two years ago. Why? » Boston Herald

The next MBTA commuter rail contract is likely to look similar to the current one » Commonwealth Magazine

GOP’s Mike Kennealy petitions Mass. regulators not to enforce campaign loan limit law » Boston Herald

As fears persist over students' visas, Mass. colleges try to offer legal and academic support » WBUR

‘An embargo on American goods’: Mass. manufacturers fret as tariffs thwart exports to China » Boston Globe

From vinegar to vanilla: Trump tariffs leave Massachusetts small businesses in the lurch » WBUR

Josh Kraft is focused on persuading Black voters in Boston’s mayoral race. Is it working? » Boston Globe

Trump Says ‘I Don’t Know’ When Asked About Due Process and Upholding Constitution » New York Times

Congress isn’t sure crypto reforms are good for financial system » punchbowl

Trump Doubles Down on Threat to End Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status » The Harvard Crimson

MAGA media muscles up » Axios

Scientist who was part of covid treatment controversy returns to HHS » Washington Post

Ripple or Wave? What Early Indicators Say About 2026 » The Liberal Pa

RFK Jr. Calls Out King Abdullah: ‘They’ve Cut Us Off’ » Politico

Ocasio-Cortez keeps Democrats in suspense over next move » The Hill

Our Megalomaniacal President » The Bulwark

Trump’s Bumbling, Bullying Anti-DEI Crusade » The Bulwark

Lucas: Democrats need their own Donald Trump » Boston Herald

As Canadian tourism plummets, Vermont braces for slow summer season on Lake Champlain » Boston Globe

GBH president acknowledges threat of federal funding cuts, vows to ‘keep doing the work’ » WGBH

‘Practically impossible’: As the White House pushes women to have more babies, the women who want them can’t afford it » Boston Globe

‘I used to sell drugs’: Why the city should give operators of mobile car washes a chance to go legit » Boston Globe

Boston warehouse fire leaves estimated $1 million in damages, deputy fire chief says » WCVB

Embracing uncertainty: As the trade war wreaks havoc, Central Mass. manufacturers are urged to save cash and be proactive » Worcester Business Journal

Hampshire Pride 2025: A day to celebrate, unite in ‘demand for justice’ » Gazette Net

Tania Fernandes Anderson expected to plead guilty during court hearing Monday » NBC Boston

City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson set to plead guilty to corruption charges at hearing Monday » Boston Herald

Law schools in Massachusetts are seeing an application boom » Boston Globe

Wendy Murphy: Middle school sex survey way off base » Boston Herald

Trump targets Harvard as lawmakers call for probe » The Eagle Tribune

Amherst’s $103.3M budget plan nearly meets school requests » Gazette Net

Worcester School Committee names next superintendent of city's school district » WGBH

Trump again threatens to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status » WGBH

Mass. schools that educate mostly students of color experience the highest teacher turnover » Boston Globe

Fall River School Committee reverses course asking for help with $16M transportation bill » The Herald News

Trump forcing Mass. to reassess emissions mandates » Gazette Net

Accelerating climate change demands ‘agile systems’ thinking — and action » Commonwealth Magazine

No man is an island: The collective climate challenge of coastal Massachusetts » Commonwealth Beacon

Editorial: Keep the Central Mass. clean energy momentum moving forward » Worcester Business Journal

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying » The Associated Press (AP)

Collaborating through a crisis: More than 50% of Central Mass. ER beds are taken up by mental health patients waiting for treatment » Worcester Business Journal

‘The numbers should work, and they just don’t’: Is Cambridge’s affordable housing rule backfiring? » Boston Globe

Is the city ready for housing with no parking? Boston board says no » Boston Business Journal

Project Bread raises $1 million in annual Walk for Hunger to tackle rising food insecurity » Boston Herald

‘Silent and hiding’: ICE actions at courthouses creating climate of fear for immigrants, advocates say » Boston Globe

Russian-born Harvard scientist seeks to clarify details that led to ICE detention » WGBH

Massachusetts rarity: Greater Boston town rejects immigrant protection petition » Boston Herald

Homeland Security agents are now doing ‘wellness checks’ on immigrant children » WGBH

Demonstrators pledge support for immigrant neighbors in New Bedford workers’ march » Boston Globe

Edwin Kneedler, a 'Citizen Lawyer,' Gets a Standing Ovation at the Supreme Court » New York Times

Betty Ussach-Schwartz : Dysfunction spreads in justice system » Gazette Net

Opinion: When judges follow their conscience, not their party, it gives her hope » Boston Globe

Corporate America Is Leaving More Jobs Unfilled » The Wall Street Journal

Trump promised his tariffs would create jobs. They’re already destroying them. » Vox Media

Wayfair software engineer fired during COVID getting his day in court for age discrimination lawsuit » Boston Globe

The class of 2025 faces a difficult job search amid federal hiring shutdowns, funding cuts » Boston Globe

Massachusetts state Rep. Marcus Vaughn goes 'On The Record' about the House budget, federal funding » WCVB

One-on-one with Mass. Senate President Karen Spilka » NBC Boston

Report questions White House chief of Susie Wiles's lobbying ties » Washington Post

FY26 BUDGET SEASON: Preview of Week 4 Hearings, Part 1 » Boston Policy Institute

Scituate Achieves MBTA Community Law Compliance, Advances Old Gates School Housing Project » South Shore News

Boston Mayor Wu’s office trip to DC hearing cost taxpayers $10k, records show » Boston Herald

Razor-thin Somerset selectmen race spurs opponents to protest 'dirty politics' » The Herald News

ME: Paul LePage files to run for Maine’s swing 2nd District » Bangor Daily News

FL: Questions remain even as state’s Hope Florida Foundation probe ends » The Hill

NJ: New Jersey Democrats brace for nail-biter with governor’s primary » The Hill

Targeted by Trump, Paul, Weiss got help from Robert Kraft. Then the firm’s chairman donated to Josh Kraft’s campaign. » Boston Globe

Mike Pence awarded JFK Profile in Courage award for certifying 2020 presidential election on Jan. 6 » Boston Globe

Editorial: Accused Tesla torcher’s release a win for progressive agenda » Boston Herald

Pols & Politics: Rachael Rollins memo says no worries! » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Forward Party moves ahead, holds first convention » Boston Herald

Trump Administration Slashes Research Into L.G.B.T.Q. Health » New York Times

Opinion: Support recovery coaches. They’re vital to fighting addiction. » Boston Globe

For Worcester police unresolved-case unit, failure is not a option » Worcester Telegram

How Massachusetts became the center of resistance to anti-abortion forces » Boston Globe

Creative sector positions itself in middle of funding battles » CNHI

U.S. Chamber of Commerce asks Trump for tariff exclusions to ‘stave off a recession’ » CNBC

Manchester-Boston Regional has won accolades, but does it live up to the hype? » Boston Globe

Funding for the T could derail Mass. budget debate. Here’s how » MassLive

'Everybody needs help’: Berkshire residents defend fuel assistance program amid possible cuts from Trump administration » The Berkshire Eagle

Birthdays: State Senator Michael Brady

10:00am Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Virtual Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm 2025 Victims Rights Awards, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Higher Education, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration, State House, 428 and Virtual

1:00pm Combatting Antisemitism, State House, A-2 and Virtual

11:00am Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, Committee Hearing

11:00am Mass. Association of School Committees Day on the Hill, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

12:00pm From Visas to Ventures: Unlocking Immigrant Economic & Entrepreneurial Potential hosted by the Pioneer Institute, Via Zoom

1:00pm Joint Committee on Education, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Election Laws, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Committee Hearing

Birthdays: Rep. Jonathan Zlotnik

9:45am Government Affairs Forum: Senate President Karen Spilka hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Westin Boston Seaport, 425 Summer Street, Boston

10:00am Mass Union Public Housing Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:30am Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Committee Hearing

12:00pm State Library Author Talk - Steven Beaucher - Boston in Transit: Mapping the History of Public Transportation in the Hub, State Library, Room 341, State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Service, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC) Meeting, Via Zoom

6:00pm "The Lost Decade:" A Conversation with Steven F. Wilson hosted by Pioneer Institute, Verderese Financial, 492 Washington Street, Auburn

8:00am AIM Annual Meeting, Westin Boston Seaport, 425 Summer Street, Boston

9:00am Health Connector Authority Board Meeting, Via YouTube

9:00am 13th Annual Caring Force Rally, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Community Schools Advocacy Day, Gardner Auditorium, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Transportation, Informational Hearing

12:00pm "Ask the Governor" with Governor Maura Healey on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

Gov. Healey Refuses to Answer on Net Zero Costs—Watch the Video » Mass. Fiscal Alliance

API Ohio Applauds Bipartisan Adoption of House Bill 15 to Address Surging Power Demand and Strengthen the Grid » American Petroleum Institute

Dr. Sarah Kleinschmidt honored by Massachusetts Medical Society with Early Career Physician Leadership Award » Massachusetts Medical Society

MBTA and Keolis Pilot Renewable Diesel Fuel for Commuter Rail » MBTA

New England Aquarium Whale Watch in Partnership With Boston Harbor City Cruises Announces 2025 Season » New England Aquarium

TechNet Submits Recommendations to House AI and Energy Working Group » TechNet

Pioneer Institute Releases Toolkit to Transform Boston’s Madison Park Technical Vocational High School » Pioneer Institute

Arbella Insurance Foundation Launches Annual “Let’s Drive Out Hunger” Program to Raise Funds for Hunger Relief Programs Across New England » Arbella Insurance

Nantucket pilot program seeks to mitigate coastal erosion » Mass. Municipal Association

Governor Healey Commits $25 Million to Support Worcester Auditorium Redevelopment » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

FLASHBACK: Maura Healey Approved Cabinet Pay Hikes Before Her Hiring Freeze » MAssGOP

Middlesex District Attorney’s Office Announces Campaign to Raise Awareness about Child Safety Initiatives » Middlesex District Attorney's Office