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

10:00am MBTA Board of Directors Meeting, State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

Mass. faces grim reality of fewer international students » Commonwealth Magazine

Trump administration halts U.S. Army Corps. project funding to the Bay State » Boston Herald

Federal layoffs threaten special education for 190,000 Mass. students with disabilities » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s gas pipeline stance reverse fires up critics: ‘Gaslighting us’ » Boston Herald

Two proposed 2026 ballot questions could upend state revenue plans » WBUR

Shannon O’Brien won her job back. Now comes the hard part. » Boston Globe

Leading police union in New England says 'significant' funds have been misappropriated » Worcester Telegram

Transparency concerns raised as Mass. ends shelter spending reports » MassLive

Education council releases draft of new state graduation standard after overturn of MCAS » Boston Herald

Vermont Sen. Samuel Douglass will resign after participating in racist group chat » WBUR

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook » The Associated Press (AP)

The ‘Anti-Woke’ Tax That All Americans Are Paying » The Atlantic

Jeffries amps up Dem pushback in redistricting wars » Punchbowl News

The Culture Wars Have Come for Wikipedia » New York Times

Roughly half of U.S. states are effectively in a recession and ‘hanging on by their fingertips,’ Moody’s chief economist says » Fortune

A Squalid Building, a Tip to the Feds, and Then ‘Straight-Up Chaos’ » New York Times

To Fight ICE, Portland’s Leaders Turn to What They Know Best: Zoning » New York Times

How Maine Became a Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party » The Bulwark

The Lived Truth Behind Trump’s Deportation Numbers » The Bulwark

ME: How Maine Became a Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party » The Bulwark

Neal: It’s up to Trump, and the pressure of rising health insurance costs, to end the shutdown » MassLive

Alam: Post-Trump GOP could gain further ground » Boston Herald

George Santos says he’s humbled but dismisses ‘pearl clutching’ critics » Boston Globe

Schoen: Who do Americans blame for the shutdown? » Boston Herald

Editorial: Government debt is a global problem » Boston Herald

Ten years in, Boston Public Market is still finding its way — and still struggling to break even » Boston Globe

Is Boston punishing commercial property owners for appeals? » Boston Globe

Boston businesses are being battered by shoplifting to feed Mass and Cass drug market » Boston Herald

Global tourism surges with double-digit growth while US visits flatline » Boston Globe

Federal small-business program remains in the lurch amid showdown between senators Markey and Ernst » Boston Globe

Worcester County Wonders: Shining a light on 175 years of women's history in Worcester » Worcester Telegram

Gaskin: What women wish their pastors knew about abuse » Boston Herald

‘We need to take back the flag’: Why patriotic symbols were all over the ‘No Kings’ protests » Boston Globe

Education council releases draft of new state graduation standard after overturn of MCAS » Boston Herald

Council draft eyes possible new student assessment options » Boston 25 News

Harvard University reports $113 million operating loss, its largest in 14 years » MassLive

Opinion: Massachusetts needs new uniform assessments for high school graduation » Boston Globe

Council draft eyes possible new student assessment options » Lowell Sun

Shutdown hasn’t hit New England schools yet — but next year’s federal aid could face delays » Boston Globe

Proposal to redefine graduation standards raises fears of high-stakes testing’s return » The BErkshire Eag

Small liberal arts colleges are struggling, but one in Worcester is bucking the trend » Worcester Telegram

Boston's 'No Kings' signs, costumes send a message to Washington, D.C. » WGBH

Under political pressure, colleges try to recruit more rural students » WGBH

WPI projects granted $662K through new Mass. AI Hub » Worcester Business Journal

Local agriculture and aquaculture organizations receive state funding boost » Cape Cod Daily

Along the northern border, a county sheriff pushes back on Vermont’s ‘sanctuary’ policies » Boston Globe

After Seashore Cuts, Wellfleet Is Paying to Test Kettle Ponds » The Provincetown Independent

‘It’s a clown show’: Tens of thousands of Massachusetts federal workers face uncertainty amid government shutdown » Boston Globe

What Army Corps of Engineers funding did Boston have paused? It's unclear so far » NBC Boston

EPA employee fired after signing letter of dissent opposing deregulation » WGBH

Mass. gambling regulators look to rein in VIP programs by sports betting apps » WBUR

The Medicare Advantage ecosystem is changing, and patients are caught in the middle » Boston Globe

Editorial: Buyer, seller lose leverage with home inspection waiver law » Boston Herald

State Awards Grant to Groundwork Lawrence to Secure Locally Grown, Fresh Foods » WHAV

How Mass. sheriffs navigate delicate balance of ICE demands and state law » The New Bedford Light

Massachusetts sanctuary policies ‘exposed’ during latest month-long ICE operation: Feds » Boston Herald

Lawyers for Civil Rights calls for probe into Everett police over teen’s ICE arrest » Boston.com

Is your colleague making more money than you? Soon, you’ll be able to ask. » Boston Globe

Mass. protesters push back against Trump's moves while state lawmakers weigh emergency bills » NEPM

Quincy ordered to pay $16 million to retirement pension fund. It could raise taxes » Patriot Ledger

Town seeks to toughen rules for electric bikes » Plymouth Independent

Quincy ordered to pay $16 million to retirement pension fund. It could raise taxes » Patriot Ledger

Mainstream media's campus protest coverage was dead wrong » Contrarian Boston

‘No kings. Not here. Not ever’: At Boston ‘No Kings’ rally, Mass. pols warn Trump » MassLive

I Returned to the Site of the Original “No Kings” Protest » Mother Jones

Lucas: Moulton underestimates Markey » Boston Herald

Worcester mayoral candidates debate police, housing, council division » MassLive

Holyoke council drama sets stage for high-stakes election » MassLive

Moulton’s moment? Race against Markey is a generational test for Dems » MassLive

Boston ‘No Kings’ protest ends peacefully, calls on people to ‘move in radical love’ » MassLive

Adwoa Sakyi-Lamptey eyes new perspective for Worcester School Committee » Worcester Telegram

At-large School Committee candidate Sue Mailman is not afraid to stand alone » Worcester Telegram

Lucas: Vile comments have no place in politics » Boston Herald

Longtime member Dianna Biancheria seeks eighth term on School Committee » Worcester Telegram

Former superintendent Maureen Binienda seeks 2nd term on School Committee » Worcester Telegram

Thousands pack Institute Park for Worcester's 'No Kings' protest » Worcester Telegram

Organizers say 100,000 people gather at Boston "No Kings" rally, no arrests reported » CBS News

Incorrect email address led to New Bedford City Council candidate’s tardy campaign filing » South Coast Today

Attleboro mayoral write-in candidate incorrectly claims police charge against him is a rumor » The Sun Chronicle

New England governors on both ends of popularity curve » State House News Service

New poll reveals most (and least) popular governors in U.S. Here's where Maura Healey ranks » NBC Boston

Party crasher: Frontline tracks ‘The Rise of RFK Jr’ » Boston Herald

Pozniak: Are we really ready for next pandemic? » Boston Herald

Judge dismisses charges against Boston man who put stickers on Teslas in Brookline » Brookline News

Mass. to ‘double down’ on prevention of street takeovers with $14M in local safety grants » MassLive

Editorial: This Bandit works at easing stress in state prisons » Boston Herald

‘People want justice.’ Raising awareness about Boston’s unsolved homicides, one case at a time. » Boston Globe

Editorial: War of words over World Cup games needs a reality check » Boston Globe

‘Send me everybody’: Fall River FD report narrows down possible causes of Gabriel House fire » ABC 6

Transparency concerns raised as Mass. ends shelter spending reports. Why that matters to you » MassLive

Galvin intervenes in Lawrence elections » WGBH

Howie Carr: Monica Tibbits-Nutt didn’t leave much of a legacy for MassDOT » Boston Herald

Federal freeze leaves Canal Bridge funding uncertain » Cape Cod Online

What's a pedestrian hybrid beacon? The traffic light Mass. drivers keep messing up » WBUR

Healey says outgoing transportation secretary was instrumental on projects including Cape Cod Canal bridges » Cape Cod Online

Trump administration says it will pause funding, which could threaten Cape Cod bridge replacement » WBUR

Feds freeze funding for Cape Cod’s aging bridges due to government shutdown » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s gas pipeline stance reverse fires up critics: ‘Gaslighting us’ » Boston Herald

Amid shutdown, Rep. Pressley asks Eversource, Nat. Grid to keep lights on for federal employees » MassLive

AGs sue Trump EPA over solar energy program » The Eagle Tribune

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

10:00am MBTA Board of Directors Meeting, State Transportation Building, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

9:00am 90th Citizens' Legislative Seminar, Senate Reading Room, State House, Boston

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

10:00am Climate Adaptation Superfund Rally hosted by Better Future Project & the Make Polluters Pay Coalition, State House Steps, Boston

10:00am MassDEP 50th Anniversary Event, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Joint Committee on Transportation, Committee Hearing

11:00am Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing, Plainville Town Hall, 190 South Street, Plainville

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

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

1:00pm Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts & Cultural Development, Committee Hearing

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

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Committee Hearing

1:30pm Data Advisory Commission on Early Education and Care Meeting, Via Zoom

2:00pm 2025 Mass. Councils on Aging Fall Conference, Sea Crest Beach Resort, 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth

3:00pm Speak Out! Fully Fund Our Public Schools Rally hosted by Mass. Education Justice Alliance, State House Steps, Boston

6:00pm Department of Energy Resources Public Meeting, Via Zoom

Birthdays: Rep. John Rogers

9:00am Mass. Nonprofit Network 2025 Annual Conference, DCU Center, Worcester

9:00am The Healthcare Well-Being Summit: Investment, Implementation, and Transformation hosted by MHA, MHA Conference Center, 500 District Avenue, Burlington

10:30am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am 2025 Seafood Day at the State House, Hall of Flags, State House, Boston

11:00am Mass. Technical Rescue Coordinating Council, Via Microsoft Teams

11:30am Protecting Massachusetts Communities Campaign Launch, State House Steps, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness & Management, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Governor's Council Assembly, Old Chapel at UMass, 144 Hicks Way, Amherst

1:00pm Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Meeting, Via Zoom

1:00pm MWRA Board of Directors' Meeting, MWRA Administration Facility, Conference Rooms 2C & 2D, 2 Griffin Way, Chelsea and via Webex

5:00pm Protect Our Care Town Hall: North Shore, IUE-CWA Local 201, 112 Exchange Street, Suite 3, Lynn

6:00pm Yes for a Safe Massachusetts Reception

9:00am 2025 Mass. Councils on Aging Fall Conference, Sea Crest Beach Resort, 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth

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

10:00am Fire Service Commission Meeting, Via Microsoft Teams

10:00am Crumbling Concrete Stakeholder Working Group, Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities, 100 Cambridge Street, Conference Room 2A, Boston and via Zoom

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am International Interior Design Association Day on the Hill, Great Hall, State House, Boston

12:00pm Health Policy Commission Board Meeting, 12:00 PM

1:00pm Health Connector Authority Public Hearing, Via Zoom

5:30pm Protect Our Care Town Hall: Springfield, 1199SEIU Springfield Office, 20 Maple Street, Springfield

6:30pm JCRC Unscripted with CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, Newton; location provided upon RSVP

9:00am 2025 Mass. Councils on Aging Fall Conference, Sea Crest Beach Resort, 350 Quaker Road, North Falmouth

10:00am White Cane Awareness Day hosted by the Mass. Commission for the Blind, Great Hall, State House, Boston

12:00pm "Ask the Mayor" with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

Senate joins House in overriding budget vetoes, restoring charter school payments » Mass. Municipal Association

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $559,000 to Plant Trees and Green Urban Spaces in Gateway Cities » Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation

Governor Healey Announces Next Steps to Enhance Resident Safety in Assisted Living Residences » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

AG’s Office Secures $1 Million Multistate Settlement With Online Clothing Retailer For Deceptive Advertising And Billing Practices » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $8.5 Million in Career-Connected Learning Grants Across 120 School Districts and Communities » Mass. Executive Office of Education

Town Meeting Approves $14.2M Waterline Extension » Town of Dudley

Neal Statement on Acquittal of Soldier F in Bloody Sunday Trial » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Governor Healey Announces More Than $17 Million in Tax Incentives to Create 800 Life Sciences Jobs » Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development

Clark makes room for student mental health » Clark University

DA Tucker Lauds Survivors and Advocates at Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event » Essex County District Attorney