8:30am Mass. 9/11 Annual Commemoration, Main Steps, House Chamber & Great Hall, State House, Boston

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

10:00am Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting, Via Microsoft Teams

11:00am Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Informational Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:30am House Session, Informal Session

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

1:00pm Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity, Committee Hearing

1:00pm State Lottery Commission Public Hearing, Via conference call

5:00pm Mass. Fallen Firefighters Memorial Annual Ceremony, Ashburton Park, State House, Boson

Debate over Democratic Party’s future plays out in New England primaries » Roll Call

Healey holds her head above water in new poll » Commonwealth Magazine

SJC says the limits it set for legislative immunity in 1808 still apply today in prosecution of former lawmaker » Boston Globe

Inside the unemployment mess that will hit Mass. business owners' wallets in 2027 » Axios

Josh Kraft has run the most unlikable campaign for mayor in Boston history. Why is he still in the race? » Boston Globe

Audit: K-12 school department failed to investigate 22 child abuse reports » Boston.com

Mass. GOP to pay $36,000 to settle allegations it took thousands in illegal donations in 2022 » Boston Globe

After 17 years, DNA tied a man to her rape. Under Massachusetts law, it was too late » WBUR

Louijeune again tops council at-large field; Baker in 5th, behind Santana » WBUR

Democrats try new approach with platform "written from the ground up" » State House News Service

The nation’s deteriorating politics » punchbowl

Conservative Christians Mourn Kirk as a Martyr » New York Times

Democrats, discombobulated, say they lack agenda beyond ‘Trump is bad’ » The Hill

Blue States Consider Backing Fossil Fuels to Save Wind Farms » Bloomberg

Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Are Here. They’re Moving Slower Than the Old Ones. » The Wall Street Journal

The Beginning of the End of NATO » The Atlantic

Biden world explodes at Kamala Harris' new book » Axios

Political violence has always been a dark part of America. Can we move past it again? » The Bulwark

Here’s Why the Supreme Court Keeps Writing Trump Blank Checks » The Bulwark

In Worcester, Healey touts $400M plan to help offset federal research cuts » MassLive

A beloved grocery chain, a family rift, and a board vote: Inside the firing of Market Basket’s CEO » Boston Globe

With Demoulas out as CEO, Market Basket shoppers fear what changes will follow » Boston Globe

From mobile games to a Cambridge VC firm: Three questions with Founder Collective’s Dave Bisceglia » Boston Globe

A mixed menu for the summer restaurant scene » Plymouth Independent

Market Basket CEO calls firing 'a farcical cover up for a coup' » Boston Business Journal

Understanding Hasbro's headquarters move to Boston » NBC Boston

Firing of Market Basket CEO worries loyal customers » WGBH

State Supreme Court rejects indicted former Sen. Dean Tran's immunity claim » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Could same day voter registration become legal in MA? Secretary of Commonwealth pushes for it » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Meet the 16 candidates vying for seats on Brockton School Committee. What they told us » The Enterprise

Federal agencies tell Harvard they are restoring some funding — at least for now » Boston Globe

For many immigrant families, Head Start is a lifeline. A judge just paused Trump directive moving to cut them off. » Boston Globe

Why aren’t high school kids in Massachusetts being taught about 9/11? » Boston Globe

Boston School Committee mulls proposed exam school policy changes » Boston Globe

Some research donors are giving quietly amid Trump’s attacks. A UMass Amherst donor is making his reasons public. » Boston Globe

Belchertown moving ahead with school closure » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Our Opinion: Northern Berkshire school districts are wise to explore an ambitious team-up » The Berkshire Eagle

Action Alert: MA Gender Ideology/Sex Ed Mandate Back on the Table » Massachusetts Informed Parents

Kennedy to step down as Berkshire Community College President after academic year » WAMC

Harvard professor sees academic scandal as a wake-up call » WGBH

Despite recent rainfall, most of Massachusetts in ‘significant’ drought, officials say » Boston Globe

A ‘dangerous distraction’: How experimental climate change proposals could impact Mass. » MassLive

Lynn Receives DOER Green Communities Award » Lynn Journal

Spotted lanternfly population expanding across Massachusetts » Spectrum News

Air pollution hotspots targeted in push for more montoring » State House News Service

Study shows 200K Massachusetts residents could lose insurance under new Medicaid rules » WGBH

Collaboration is crucial to save health care in Mass. » Boston Globe

Recent SJC Decision on Residential Security Deposits: What Massachusetts Landlords Need to Know » National Law Review

Worcester city council rejects sprinkler requirement for some apartment buildings » WGBH

Plan for 308-unit development near shopping center a hot topic in Leominster » Worcester Telegram

Worcester City Council votes down sprinkler requirement in residential buildings » Worcester Telegram

New safety regulations are looming for short-term rentals. Some Lenox hosts have concerns » The Berkshire Eagle

Editorial: Shades of Devens in governor’s bid to boost housing » Lowell Sun

Editorial: When DCF turns away qualified foster parents, it’s kids who suffer » Boston Globe

Boston’s police accountability office tracking ‘questionable’ ICE tactics: Mayor Michelle Wu » Boston Herald

Senator Markey calls for ICE to halt use of facial recognition, other biometric technology » Boston Globe

Feds tout ‘worst of the worst’ arrests amid ICE surge in greater Boston » MassLive

'Patriot 2.0' operation: ICE offers first details about recent Boston-area arrests » WCVB

Will homeowners insurance foot the bill for damage after tornadoes in Central Mass.? » Worcester Telegram

New nominees add to Healey's imprint on Probate and Family Court » State House News Service

Mass. public defender agency hires 22 new attorneys in rapid expansion » Commonwealth Magazine

SJC rejects Tran's bid to dismiss indictments » The Eagle Tribune

Healey nominates Worcester Legal Aid lawyer for seat on Probate and Family Court » The Gardner News

Four to vie for Worcester mayor's seat in Nov. 4 election » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Former Central Mass. official fired over Trump flag rift sues town, police chief » MassLive

What's the history of Boston's mayoral preliminary runners-up closing the gap in November? » WBUR

Protesters denounce Holyoke ‘sanctuary city’ resolution » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Pittsfield City Council sends the proposed public camping ban to the Board of Health for review » The Berk

Amesbury mayor proposes Proposition 2½ override » Newburyport News

Hadley voters say ‘no’ to override » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Springfield records lowest voter turnout in at least 70 years with 3.4% of people casting ballots in preliminary » MassLive

Town proposes recreation and community center at old Newbury College site » Brookline News

Here's what Wu, Kraft had to say about their wins in Boston's preliminary election » NBC Boston

Battenfeld: Josh Kraft needs exit strategy after Michelle Wu levels him » Boston Herald

After a bruising defeat in the preliminary election, what’s next for Josh Kraft? » Boston Globe

In crowded District 7 field, Ahmed and Culpepper lead pack » Dorchester Reporter

Four incumbents clear first round of voting in at-large City Council race » Boston Globe

Mayor Michelle Wu’s biggest challenger? Herself. » Boston Globe

Lucas: Chicago could use Obama’s organizing skills » Boston Herald

Wu takes first place in Boston’s mayoral preliminary election; Kraft advances » MassLive

Mayor Michelle Wu's decisive victory reveals challenge ahead for Josh Kraft in Boston mayoral race » WCVB

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu takes victory lap after trouncing Josh Kraft in preliminary » Boston Herald

'Horrific:' Healey, Warren, Massachusetts leaders react to Charlie Kirk assassination » Patriot Ledger

Bostonians: Here’s how much each vote cost Mayor Wu and Josh Kraft » MassLive

Mass. GOP to pay $36,000 to settle allegations it took thousands in illegal donations in 2022 » Boston Globe

‘Nothing short of horrific’: Mass. politicians react to fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk » Boston.com

Brockton City Council Ward 6 candidate Lisa E. Crowley: Her position on 3 key topics » The Enterprise

Mass. leaders condemn political violence in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting death » WCVB

Poll: Massachusetts Governor Healey job approval at 55% » FalL River Reporter

Reaction in Mass., New England to killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk » NBC Boston

Frank Baker trails incumbents in Boston’s at-large City Council race » WGBH

New England public health initiative policy debut marks official break with federal government » Boston Globe

RFK Jr.'s vaccine crackdown sparks a rebellion among blue-state governors » Politico

Human cases low despite 408 positive West Nile samples » State House News Service

Opinion: Without crowd-control curbs, BPD has a license to harm » Boston Globe

Editorial: 24 years later, 9/11 lessons grow dim » Boston Herald

State Police unveil policy of ‘compassionate services’ for those in mental health crisis » Boston Globe

Vaccine policy idling in Legislature as governor digs in » Lowell Sun

State officials to honor 9/11 victims on 24th anniversary » Boston Globe

Microtransit commission may tackle affordable rides in remote areas » State House News Service

Opinion: The darker agenda behind Trump’s obsession with wind turbines » Boston Globe

Gov. Healey declares water emergency in Boxford » CBS News

Boxford receives Healey-signed emergency declaration to restore water in Andrews Farm neighborhood » WCVB

X4 Pharmaceuticals Announces Restructuring Of Business Operations Designed To Drive Long-Term Value Creation » X4 Pharmaceuticals

Senator Markey Reflects Upon Two Years of Azerbaijani Military Action Against Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Watch: Pressley in Hearing: GOP Attacks on EPA Risking Lives in Boston and Beyond » Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

MassBio CEO named to DRIVE Acceleration Team by Governor Healey to advance research and discovery in Massachusetts » MassBio

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Accessible Fall Recreation Opportunities » Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation

Governor Healey Nominates Three Attorneys to District Court » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

AG Campbell Announces Second Annual Youth Council » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration Issues Evidence-Based COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Ensure Access for Residents » Mass. Department of Public Health

Women in Emergency Management Forms Executive Steering Committee » Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Interfaith Clergy at the MA State House to Advocated for Clean Slate Laws » Public Health Institute of Western Mass.