Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Massachusetts House Passes Bill That Would Loosen Late-Term Abortion Rules
New York Times
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A ballot referendum could upend elections in Massachusetts. So where do its current politicians stand on it?
Boston Globe
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Small businesses still in line for double-digit health premium increases — with some relief
Commonwealth Magazine
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An AI fight hits the Massachusetts Senate
Boston Globe
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Ed Markey’s new ad showcases support from the left – and an age problem
Washington Post
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US on track to have historically low number of homicides in 2026, report says
The Associated Press (AP)
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Why Lettuce Is Always Making People Sick
Wired
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AOC is leading, by a point, in latest 2028 N.H. presidential primary poll
Boston Globe
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How Wall Street’s Bots Are Cashing In on Trump’s Truth Social Posts
The Wall Street Journal
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Trump in Georgia: Ossoff, Democrats 'want to let the Marxists into power'
Roll Call
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Three Gubernatorial Rating Changes: Michigan to Leans Democratic, New Mexico to Safe Democratic, Florida to Likely Republican
The Center for Politics
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Google Hit With $1 Billion Fine for Abusing Its Power in Europe
New York Times
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AZ: Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
Boston Globe
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Today on Beacon Hill
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Board of Allied Health Professions Meeting
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11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
12:00pm
Mass. Health Policy Commission Meeting
Via YouTube
5:30pm
Governor's Council Assembly
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Iran War Expected to Spark Global Energy Crisis. Here's What Americans Can Expect at the Pump.
The Tucker Carlson Show
Substack
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News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
Education
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Dr. Tommy Welch Selected as New Superintendent of Salem Public Schools
East Boston Times-Free Press
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Healey's $100 million, election-year school bailout
Contrarian Boston
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'Glimmer of hope': Changes to Whittier Tech agreement gain momentum as Haverhill softens stance
The Local News
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Not so fast. Budget chief slams brakes on Healey's education funding push
State Affairs
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Former Amazon "teacher of the year" in Lynn, Massachusetts charged with child rape
CBS News
Environment
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In Salem's densest neighborhood, organizers discuss how residents are dealing with extreme heat
WGBH
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Mass. DPH warns residents of possible toxic algae in Charles River after dog's death
WGBH
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Belchertown well project stalled amid drought, permit fight
Gazette Net
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Hoffman: Northeast rolls back green energy policies
Boston Herald
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Plans to roll back regs on ‘forever chemicals’ likely illegal, groups tell EPA
MassLive
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Despite being disproportionately impacted by air pollution, many Gateway Cities don’t have state-run air quality monitors
Commonwealth Magazine
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Coes Reservoir closes due to toxic algae bloom
Worcester Telegram
Federal
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Trump Can't Stop Pretending the Iran War Is Over
The Bulwark
Health Care
Housing
Human Services
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Beloved Peabody coffee shop that offers job training to people with disabilities will close, citing costs, funding
Boston Globe
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Greater Boston Food Bank names Howell as next CEO
State Affairs
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Massachusetts Senate backs income checks for Mass Save aid in some of the state's poorest areas
The Cool Down
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As CEO of Advocates, Regina Marshall enjoys helping people rebuild lives
Worcester Mag
Immigration
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Massachusetts healthcare industry on edge: Thousands of essential workers face Friday deadline
Boston Business Journal
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Campbell leads coalition of AGs urging Congress to extend Haitian TPS
Dorchester Reporter
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
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Looking for direction? Speaker's near-term agenda includes 'other things'
State Affairs
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As Senate weighs tax cap repeal, speaker treads carefully in House
State Affairs
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Happy Hour and a tax fight on tap as Beacon Hill’s summer snooze ends: What you need to know
MassLive
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State Auditor Diana DiZoglio breaks down the Massachusetts audit delay
Boston Globe
Local Government
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Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia shares 'heart condition' after collapse, leading to Council vacancy questions
Boston Herald
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Wellfleet says Mass. lottery profit sharing rules are unfair, outdated
WCAI
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From Parking Lot Attraction to Fishermen's Memorial Model
The Provincetown Independent
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Rezoning study offers first glimpse of redevelopment options for Hampshire College campus
Gazette Net
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Worcester settled George Floyd protest lawsuit for $825K
Worcester Telegram
Politics
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Lawn, Leary trade barbs over housing, transparency and more during Chamber forum
The Newton Beacon
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Dems' Populism Paradox
The Bulwark
Public Health
Public Safety
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Stoughton police chief says she is victim of smear campaign, alleges she is being forced out
Boston 25 News
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Stoughton police chief who ordered Birchmore probe says town manager is trying to oust her without cause
Boston Globe
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Suffolk County jail inmate's death ruled homicide; investigation continues
Boston 25 News
Reproductive Rights
State Government
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State awards Berkshire United Way $400K to pilot employer-backed childcare program
The Berkshire Eagle
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Mariano spells out threshold for fun agenda: 81 votes
State House News Service
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Indicted ex-Healey aide doubles down on SNAP funded Disney trip, 'earned' contract buyout
Boston Herald
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Williamstown: Walk calls for changes to state flag and seal
The Berkshire Eagle
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Statewide walk in support of flag change set to start in Berkshires
WAMC
Taxation
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Surtax supporters say haul shows wealthy are staying in Mass.
Commonwealth Magazine
Transportation
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State Sen. Jacob Oliveira announces $5M for Palmer passenger rail stop, west-east rail
MassLive
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E-bikes cause friction on Clipper City Rail Trail
CNHI
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State Senate approves $5 million for proposed Palmer passenger rail station
22WWLP.com
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MBTA receives additional $530 million in state funding
Trains Pro
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Safe streets in Boston require more than choosing sides
Boston Globe
Utilities
Press Releases
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GBFB Appoints Carl Howell as President and CEO
Greater Boston Food Bank
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Mass Audubon Announces New $25.5M Gift from MathWorks During Celebration of Acquiring 858 Acres in Becket
Mass Audubon
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MA Women’s Commission Welcomes New FY27 Leadership
MA Women’s Commission
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Moody's Ratings Upgrades MassHousing's Issuer Rating to Aa2 Based on the Agency's Strong Financial Performance and Sound Management
MassHousing
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Federal Judge Finds Disenfranchisement is ‘Plausibly Likely and Imminent’ Due to Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting
ACLU of Mass.
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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MassDEP Fines Manufacturer for Environmental Violations in Marlborough
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Massachusetts Hospitals And HMOs Report Contributing Approximately $1.6 Billion In Community Benefits In Fiscal Year
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Governor Healey: Insurance Commissioner’s Actions Save $72 Million for Massachusetts Residents, Businesses
Mass. Division of Insurance
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Governor Healey Nominates Attorney Kaitlyn O’Leary to the Massachusetts Parole Board
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll