9:00am Mass. League of Community Health Centers Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Education, Committee Hearing

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

6:00pm Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan

‘Never underestimate the difference one person can make’: Kitty Dukakis remembered at memorial service » Boston Globe

Senate President Karen Spilka goes 'On The Record' about Trump, immigration, state budget » WCVB

‘Constantly anxious,’ ‘Fear and concern’: Here’s what it’s like to be on the front lines of Trump’s immigration crackdown » Boston Globe

The health insurance agency for Mass. state employees will run out of money on Monday » Boston Globe

From tech industry to tour guides, Trump’s attack on Harvard threatens many corners of the Mass. economy » Boston Globe

Greater Boston sees ‘surge’ in immigration enforcement » WBUR

Former state senator defends position at nursing home in receivership » Commonwealth Magazine

Healey is responsible for migrant shelter problems, Kennealy says in new ad » Boston Herald

Brian Shortsleeve, a former T general manager, launches Republican campaign for governor » Boston Globe

Peter Durant, Spencer Republican, decides against running for governor in 2026 » Boston Herald

Springfield official pushes governor for Western Mass. economic development secretary » MassLive

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks » The Associated Press (AP)

Laura Loomer Is on an Anti-MAHA Social Media Rampage, Showing More Cracks in Trump’s Influencer Sphere » Vanity Fair

Is Jeff Bezos Selling Out the Washington Post? » The New Yorker

Before they name a 2028 nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first » The Associated Press (AP)

Senate Democrats worried about Fetterman discussing ways to help » The Hill

Auction to Dine With Trump Creates Foreign Influence Opportunity » New York Times

Putin Is More Powerful Than Ever » Puck

Smooth Operator: Has any Republican navigated the Trump era as skillfully as Marco Rubio? » The Dispatch

Uncommon bonds: Lowering drug prices » Semafor

Trump’s Disgraceful ‘Palace in the Sky’ » The Free Press

Republicans unveil steep cuts to Medicaid in portion of Trump tax bill » The Hill

The Hard Calls Dems Must Make to Regain Power » The Bulwark

David Hogg’s primary plan: Will fresh faces save the Democratic Party? » Boston Globe

Most disagree with Trump on the economy, but agree on his ‘golden rule’ » MassLive

Editorial: Fetterman, Whitmer feel wrath of Dems for common-sense moves » Boston Herald

Three ways Trump’s second term has been a study in irony » Boston Globe

CA: How Big Tech is trying to shut down California’s AI rules » Politico

GBH is laying off 10 employees from global news and documentary channel WORLD due to federal funding cuts » Boston Globe

Editorial: Americans are buying milk with borrowed money » Boston Herald

‘Devastating’ closure of Daily Table leaves affordable fresh food ‘desert’ in Greater Boston neighborhoods » Boston Globe

Boston-area cafés grapple with remote work » Axios

‘Devastating’: Cuts to public broadcasting will be felt here » Gazette Net

Massachusetts lobsterman blocked from selling at his Cape Cod home: ‘Screwing my heritage’ » Boston Herald

As global attitudes toward the US sour, Boston braces for drop in tourism » WGBH

Local nonprofit grocery store chain Daily Table to close all locations » WGBH

Cannabis commission, elected leaders out of sync on budget ask » Commonwealth Magazine

We must demand equal rights for all: Trans youth deserve to participate in school sports » the Berkshire edge

Boston LGBTQ+ groups cautiously hopeful on new pope, but abuse survivors concerned » WGBH

Trump vs. Massachusetts: Brazilian child rapist in home day care ICE flashpoint » Boston Herald

How one Ivy League university has avoided Trump’s retribution so far » Boston Globe

Editorial: Defend in-state college tuition for Massachusetts immigrants » Boston Globe

Bill Ackman accused Harvard’s Penny Pritzker of ‘mismanagement.’ He picked the wrong woman to mess with. » Boston Globe

McCaughey: Time for Ivy League to pay for bias » Boston Herald

Madrigal: Medicare Advantage up for DOGE treatment » Boston Herald

CVS Pressed On MassHealth Prescription Prices » Cape Cod Online

A hospital that fights antisemitism? This Israeli doctor wants to make it happen » MassLive

Haverhill seeks to tackle housing issues » The Eagle Tribune

Potential GOP candidate for governor Brian Shortsleeve wants to repeal MBTA housing law » Boston Herald

A garden sanctuary tends to the needs of overwhelmed caregivers » WGBH

‘America is the greatest democracy in the world,’ Rümeysa Öztürk says as she returns to Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Spilka: ICE arresting a "violent criminal illegal alien" is like the 1930's » MASSiveUTurn

Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk returned to Boston, thanks community for its support » MassLive

Feds ID woman ICE detained in chaotic Worcester: ‘Violent criminal illegal alien’ » Boston Herald

Tufts international student to resume studies after ICE detention » Axios

Rümeysa Öztürk lands at Logan: 'I have faith in the American system of justice' » WGBH

ICE identifies woman arrested in Worcester, blames previous open border policy » MassLive

Worcester leaders, community activists denounce Thursday's ICE arrest and police response » WGBH

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care » The Associated Press

Lucas: U.S. Attorney Leah Foley only cop on the beat » Boston Herald

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Details of transportation, education funding » Lowell Sun

Massachusetts State Rep. Fiola responds after backlash over $25,000 earmark for Fall River welcome sign » fallriverreporter

'Donald Trump is making them political pawns.' Berkshire residents call for greater support for transgender rights at a Pittsfield town hall » berkshire eagle

With Copley Square partially reopened, some people are not crazy about the new look » Boston Globe

Copley Square’s redesign has stirred controversy. But a prominent urban designer urges patience » WBUR

Election Results: Mashpee Elects Tracy Kelley, Mike Richardson To Select Board » The Bourne News

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, saying 'Never again war' » WBUR

Trump's economy not lowering the cost of living in Massachusetts, Maura Healey says » GBH News

Pols & Politics: A burning debate over Trump is dividing local Republicans ahead of 2026 » Boston Herald

Peter Durant, Spencer Republican, decides against running for governor in 2026 » Boston Herald

IL: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s second year found him fighting unexpected battles » Chicago Tribune

Senate President invites Trump to the Bay State to see how ‘we do it right’ » Boston Herald

Opinion: Shame on Governor Ayotte » Boston Globe

City Hall attorney joins Boston mayor’s race on pro-business platform » MassLive

Races continue to shape up for Northampton’s fall election » Gazette Net

Shortsleeve jumps into 2026 race for governor » State House News Service

Former MBTA chief administrator Brian Shortsleeve launches Republican run for governor » Boston Herald

Keller @ Large: Is Maura Healey planning a run for president in 2028? » CBS News

Beyond Lyme: Other tick-borne diseases Mass. health officials want you to look out for » WBUR

Raw milk fans hope for easier availability under RFK Jr. » Boston Globe

After weeks in the ICU, they finally got a diagnosis: It was a tick bite. » Boston Globe

Massachusetts parents push for safe roads, youth programs after daughter’s tragic death » Boston Herald

Hate crimes on the rise in Bay State » The Eagle Tribune

Convicted ex-Mass State Police sergeant’s pension is $100,000-plus. Will he lose it? » Boston Herald

29th Mother’s Day Walk for Peace supports families, communities impacted by homicide » Boston Herald

Legislature faces budget squeeze » The New Bedford Light

What should the new Mass. flag look like? Your design could make history » MassLive

Barnstable County Applauds Age-Friendly Executive Order from Gov. » Cape Cod Daily News

There was a surge in speeding on the Green Line. A system to stop it is years overdue. » Boston Globe

Proposed transportation budget sparks equity concerns » The Sun Chronicle

Outages aside, Transportation Sec. says it’s safe to fly out of Newark » Boston Herald

9:00am Mass. League of Community Health Centers Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Education, Committee Hearing

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

6:00pm Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan

9:00am PolicyTALKS: Corporate Fair Share hosted by MassBudget, TSNE Nonprofit Center, West Room, 89 South Street, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Committee Hearing

10:00am Older Adults Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:30am Joint Committee on Agriculture, Committee Hearing

10:30am Joint Committee on Revenue, Committee Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Transportation, Committee Hearing

Primary for special election for former Rep. Carol Doherty's seat

Special election for former Rep. Jerry Parisella's seat

10:00am Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming, Committee Hearing

10:00am National Multiple Sclerosis Society State Action Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

12:00pm House Session, Joint Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Voting Access Campaign Launch, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

6:00pm Mass Dems Chinatown Banquet Dinner

Deadline for reporting of the FY26 House Ways & Means budget

Last day for convening of the Constitutional Convention

7:00pm Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

1:00am Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

8:30am Statewide Mental Health Advisory Council, Via Zoom

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm State Universities Annual Alumni Award Ceremony, Great Hall, State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Housing, Informational Hearing

1:00pm , Committee Hearing

2:00pm Joint Committee on Rules, Committee Hearing

Birthdays: Rep. John Barrett

9:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

1:00pm Seasonal Communities Advisory Council, Provincetown Town Hall 260 Commercial Street, Judge Welch Room Provincetown and via Zoom

6:30pm United in Justice New England Town Hall, IBEW Local 103, 256 Freeport Street, Dorchester

Electric Car Corner: Spring 2025 » Green Energy Consumers Alliance

Margie Labedz Recognized at State House for Military Appreciation Day after Senator Lewis Nomination » Office of Sen. Jason Lewis

Arbella Insurance Group Promotes Steven Lin to Vice President of Claim » Arbella Insurance Group

Martin Kang, PhD, to Receive the ATS/ALA Commemorative 120th Anniversary Joint Research Award » American Lung Association

Pressley Slams 23andMe for Exploitation of Customers' DNA Demands Protection of Sensitive Private Data » Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center to be renamed the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center » Mass. Convention Center Authority

Pass the Social Work Compact Pizza Party » NASW-MA

AG’s Office Secures Indictments Against Randolph Autism Service Provider For Allegedly Submitting More Than $1 Million In False Claims » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration and Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Announce Awardees of Health Equity Accelerator » Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

AG Campbell Cites Owner of Rehabilitation Company Over $1 Million For Failing To Make Timely Payments To Hundreds Of Workers » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, Fair Labor Division

A Letter From the Chair of Ways and Means » City of Boston

Brazilian National Charged with Illegal Reentry » U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts

Legal Organizations Across Ideologies Urge Court to Blockd President Trump's Unconstitutional Attacks on Harvard » ACLU of Massachusetts

MLRI receives Cummings Foundation grant » Mass. Law Reform Institute

Georgetown Public Schools Fighting Polystyrene Waste in the Cafeteria » Clean Water Action

ABC: Nonresidential Construction Spending Dips 0.1% in April » Associated Builders & Contractors of Mass.

Trump Administration Deploys Marines on California Citizens » Common Cause Mass.

We are recruiting for the 5th cohort of the Advocacy Network » Strategies for Children

Attorney General Campbell Sues the Trump Administration to Prevent Efforts to Distribute Thousands of Machine Gun Devices » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Campbell Supports Harvard University's Challenge to the Trump Administration's Retaliatory Federal Funding Freeze » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell