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

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Health, Committee Hearing

10:00am Board of Registration of Massage Therapy Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams and in-person - Division of Occupational Licensure, One Federal Street, Suite 600 - Room 6021, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

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

2:00pm Department of Public Utilities Hearing, Via Zoom

Nine killed, 30 injured in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living facility » Washington Post

An attorney work stoppage in Massachusetts has crippled courts » Boston Globe

Republic Services, Teamsters trade jabs as trash strike continues in Mass. » NBC Boston

Immigration restrictions on Head Start ‘deeply threaten’ program’s work, state leader says » Boston Globe

Cannabis social equity training program back on after a year-long pause » Commonwealth Magazine

These towns are still out of compliance with housing law as deadline looms » MassLive

‘He should be here with us’: Protesters demand police accountability in death of Haverhill man » Boston Globe

Republicans running for governor of Massachusetts tap business connections for cash » Boston Herald

EMS is not classified as an essential service in Massachusetts. State Rep. Leigh Davis wants to change that » The Berkshire Eagle

A congressman on how Democrats can regain the initiative on the economy » The Ecoomist

Bannon warns GOP could lose 40 House seats over Epstein files » The Hill

It’s No Bluff: The Tariff Rate Is Soaring Under Trump » New York Times

New Medicaid work rules put states in a bind » Axios

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign proposes free childcare. Is it finally a winning policy? » The Guardian

US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump » The Associated Press (AP)

‘Beautiful’ or ‘Ugly,’ Trump’s big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms » The Associated Press (AP)

Welcome to the era of Trump-branded globalism. » The Bulwark

Eight Dirty Tricks Hiding In Trump’s Tax Bill » The Lever

The shakedown presidency: Trump is using the power of his office to get his way » Boston Globe

Trump’s Foreign Policy: Felons First » The Bulwark

‘From something that was terrible’ to amazing: Foundations step up as federal government cancels grants » Boston Globe

Elon Musk is bringing broadband to Congo — right after ravaging its health care » Boston Globe

Open Newbury kicks off summer series to last through September » Boston Herald

As Springfield considers a food hall, it looks to the success of a Worcester marketplace » MassLive

‘It’s kind of immeasurably bad news’: Bostonians face economic uncertainty as Trump proposes 30 percent tariffs on Mexico, EU » Boston Globe

Antoni: Trump’s economy soars instead of crashing » Boston Herald

Nantucket reaches $10.5 million settlement with GE Vernova over shattered wind turbine blade » WGBH

Editorial: Incarcerated felons must pay debt to society before voting » Boston Herald

Crunch time for the schools » MASSterList

Who were the highest paid MA employees in 2024? Top earner made over $1.8 million » Worcester Telegram

Plymouth School Committee Explores Outsourcing Food Service Administration » South Shore News

How a pause in federal education grants will impact Chelsea public schools » WBUR

Worcester Mayor says Trump fund freeze could cost 20 school jobs » MassLive

Amherst Area Chamber, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Partner Again on Scholarships » Business West

BPS not planning to lay off staff impacted by federal funding freeze, superintendent says » Boston Herald

Governor Healey voices support for school cell phone ban bill » Cape Cod Online

Boston is on pace for one of the most humid summers on record. Here’s why it alarms our meteorologist. » Boston Globe

GOP leader faces showdown with Republicans on Trump-backed funding cuts » The Hill

Block corporate sway, but let doctors seek management services » Boston Globe

A Massachusetts nonprofit got a $9.3 million shelter contract. A big chunk went to a board member’s business. » Boston Globe

Worcester County Wonders: Three-deckers remain a thriving icon for city » Worcester Telegram

Sunderland office building latest to be considered for South County Senior Center home » Gazette Net

Surge in U.S. Concern About Immigration Has Abated » Gallup

Lucas: Misplaced priorities: As lawyers strike, Beacon Hill pours cash into migrant issues » Boston Herald

An attorney work stoppage in Massachusetts has crippled courts » Boston Globe

Inclusionary zoning is a tax on new construction » Slow Boring

Trash Strike: Secretary of State Urges End of Strike, Republic’s Statement on Negotiations » Watertown News

‘The frontier is moving’: AI is already making it harder for some to find a job » Boston Globe

Mayor Mitchell announces austerity measures, punches back at Council » The New Bedford Light

WMass communities brace for weather, climate effects with hazard plans » MassLive

New Springfield courthouse not coming soon enough for employees » MassLive

Somerville elections: More Ballantyne support; Strezo and Clingan on labor; Wheeler launches » Cambridge Day

North Attleboro's Mark Gould named new Norton town manager » The Sun Chronicle

Council President Salem Derby to take the helm as Easthampton mayor » Gazette Net

Speakers deride current system of government, see need for mayor in Amherst » Gazette Net

Worcester's annual Latin American Festival canceled this year » WGBH

Boston Convention Center renamed to honor former Mayor Tom Menino: "A significant moment for the city" » CBS News

Pols & Politics: Ex-Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s photo taken down … a week after her exit » Boston Herald

Rep. Jake Auchincloss 'On the Record' about Medicaid, Ukraine, Tiktok, Trump » WCVB

Republicans running for governor of Massachusetts tap business connections for cash » Boston Herald

Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft unveils reentry plan, aims to connect ex-cons to City Hall jobs » Boston Herald

Mass. health secretary Kate Walsh steps down. New leader will focus on primary care and ‘most vulnerable.’ » Boston Globe

Mass. HHS chief Walsh stepping down, Mahaniah named successor » WGBH

The latest alleged law enforcement misconduct in Mass, July 6-12 » The Mass Dump

Editorial: A newcomer State Police head looks to salvage his agency’s reputation » Boston Globe

Family demands answers on Haverhill man’s death following ‘struggle’ with police » Boston Herald

Boston Police Commissioner taking heat for remarks on Karen Read case » Boston Herald

Boston’s broken sidewalks are a challenge for people with mobility aids » Boston Globe

9 dead, more than 30 injured in fire at Fall River senior living facility, officials say » Boston Globe

Protesters outraged as they call for justice for man who died at hands of police » The Eagle Tribune

9 dead, 30 injured in Fall River assisted living facility fire » WBUR

ATF won't return banned trigger devices to gun owners » The Eagle Tribune

Art with a message: Main South installation aims to promote pedestrian safety » Worcester Telegram

Nine deaths in fire at Fall River assisted living facility » WGBH

Essex DA requests public’s videos to aid investigation into police custody death » MassLive

Massachusetts Turnpike service plazas: What to know about the $750M renovation » MassLive

Bike lanes are a hot topic in the race for Boston’s top office » WBUR

Town Reaches $10.5 Million Settlement With GE Vernova Over Vineyard Wind Blade Failure » nantucketcurrent

Boston City Councilors, Secretary of State urge company to resolve trash strike » Boston Herald

Massachusetts trash strike: Greater Boston leaders say Republic Services is failing » Boston Herald

Nantucket group slams island for reaching $10.5M ‘sweetheart deal’ in wind farm crisis » Boston Herald

Talgo: Louisiana’s energy strategy shows the way » Boston Herald

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

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Health, Committee Hearing

10:00am Board of Registration of Massage Therapy Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams and in-person - Division of Occupational Licensure, One Federal Street, Suite 600 - Room 6021, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

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

2:00pm Department of Public Utilities Hearing, Via Zoom

Birthdays: Rep. Thomas Walsh

10:00am Joint Committee on Revenue, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Committee Hearing

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

10:00am Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business, Committee Hearing

10:00am Division of Banks & Loan Agencies Public Hearing, One Federal Street, Room 6017, Boston

10:30am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Committee Hearing

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

1:00pm House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability, Informational Hearing

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

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Committee Hearing

Lobbyist disclosure reporting deadline

2025 mid-year campaign finance reports due

Birthdays: Rep. Kip Diggs, Rep. Rob Consalvo

10:00am Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House, Boston

11:00am Economic Development Expo, Great Hall, State House, Boston

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

9:30am Recreational Tramway Board Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams and in-person, Union Station, Worcester

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

Reps. Lynch and Waters Announce Anti-Crypto Corruption Week » Office of Congressman Stephen Lynch

Moulton Celebrates GE Aerospace-Local 201 Agreement to Keep Good Jobs in Lynn » Office of Congressman Seth Moulton

City Council Backs Legislation to End Debt-Based Driver's License Suspensions » City of Boston

ICYMI: In Joint CBS Interview, Warren, Sheehy Highlight Bipartisan Fight For Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment » Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren

NFIB Asked the Governor to Veto a New Mandate in the FY26 Budget; and Healey Obliged » National Federation of Independent Business, Mass.

Governor Healey Appoints Dr. Kiame Mahaniah as Health and Human Services Secretary » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

AG Campbell Blocks Returns And Sales of Machine Gun Conversion Devices In Massachusetts » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Drought Conditions Improve in Cape & Islands Regions » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Drought Management Task Force

Governor Healey Issues Statement on Tragic Fall River Fire » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll