Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Mass. becomes first state to launch chip-enabled EBT cards to combat benefit theft
MassLive
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Cerberus, former Steward Health Care private equity owner, settles with creditors
Boston Globe
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Calling Massachusetts a national outlier, state Senate passes 'shield' law protecting journalists
Boston Globe
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Spotlight: Senator Ryan Fattman Reflects on Leadership, Faith, and Public Service
New Boston Post
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U-Haul data: Where every generation is moving after leaving the Boston area
Boston.com
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Mass. lawmakers send immigrant protection bill to Healey's desk
NBC Boston
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MA Senate Votes to Authorize State to Acquire Norwood Hospital by Eminent Domain
Westwood Minute
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Thousands of records connect Convention Center Authority with agency that awarded $2B courthouse bid, A&F Sec Gorzkowicz's dual role
24Beacon
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Bostonians are getting extra time this year to submit ideas on how to spend $2 million
WBUR
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Elon Must Plans at Leas $100 Million in Midterm Spending to Help Republicans
New York Times
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Opinion: Democrats Turn Against Direct Democracy
The Wall Street Journal
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‘It’s beyond embarrassing’: Ken Martin and the DNC have a 2028 problem, donors warn
Politico
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All this Blanche back and forth won’t matter much in the end
Politico
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McCarthyism has returned to the United States
The Guardian
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Megadonor Received Trump Pardon Three Days After Donation to Pennsylvania Congressman
NOTUS
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Embattled Donald Trump takes team to Camp David
The Hill
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The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
The Associated Press (AP)
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Exclusive: Fetterman still weighing his place in the Democratic tent
Semafor
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Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Joint Committee on Judiciary: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2 and Virtual
10:00am
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:30am
Conference Committee on Campaign Finance Reporting: Campaign Finance
State House, Room 405
11:00am
House Full Formal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Conference Committee on Economic Development: Economic Development
State House, Room 243
12:00pm
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
12:30pm
Conference Committee on Pet Equity: Pet Equity
State House, Room 222
12:30pm
4th District Congressional Candidate Jason Poulos on Boston Public Radio
GBH 89.7, gbhnews.com and YouTube
1:30pm
Conference Committee on Teachers Benefits: Teacher Benefits
State House, 1:30 PM
Last day for formal sessions of the 2025-2026 legislative cycle
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Trump and Netanyahu dragged us into a stupid war. This midterm we have to vote our way out of it.
Congressman Seth Moulton
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Quote of the Day
“More Democrats should be making more of the fact that American taxpayers are now refunding tariffs to corporations after we paid for them with higher prices.”
Carter's Threads post argues tariffs raised prices, and now taxpayers are reimbursing some businesses, meaning the public pays twice. It’s a political framing argument; whether it's accurate depends on the specific reimbursement program.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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Trump Was Never Funny
The Bulwark
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GOP Fiscal Responsibility Is Always a Bill Away
The Bulwark
Business
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Massport converting historic No Name Restaurant site into bluetech incubator
Boston Business Journal
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Lawsuit alleges Convention Center chief hid financial interest in firm awarded $2B state contract
Boston Herald
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Springfield's MassMutual Center gets $93M cash injection from Massachusetts
Boston Herald
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Springfield courthouse lawsuit expanded after Liberty Junction principal divests
MassLive
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The AI bubble could burst - and take the economy with it
Boston Globe
Crimes
Education
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State determined Lynnfield adhered to the law after racial incidents
Lynn Daily News Item
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WPI lab's plan to convert PFAS into energy gets $1.5M in funding
Worcester Telegram
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Federal investigation finds Burlington schools violated the law over 'graphic' student survey
Boston.com
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Worcester nonprofit shut down over Trump DEI opposition gets new life
Worcester Telegram
Health Care
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Child sexual abuse, pharmacy closure amendments added to primary care bill
State House News Service
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Plan letting Norwood Hospital be seized by eminent domain passes Legislature
NBC Boston
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With House vote, Beacon Hill inches closer to landmark primary care reforms
Commonwealth Magazine
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
Judiciary
Labor
Legislative
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Mass. lawmakers are wrapping up formal sessions Friday. But they see less 'pressure' to actually get major bills done.
Boston Globe
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July 31 arrives with a lighter mood and hopes of an earlier night
MASSterList
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Newton state representatives defend support of controversial legislature audit bill
The Newton Beacon
Local Government
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
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Family says man’s death from suspected meningitis exposes failures in Mass. prison healthcare
MassLive
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Boston Mayor Wu says downtown remains safe amid violent crime spree
Boston Herald
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Pozniak: Flock camera use puts public safety first
Boston Herald
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After homicide ruling, Boston councilor wants officers involved in South Bay jail death placed on leave
Boston.com
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Stoughton police chief and town manager placed on paid leave amid allegations of interference and harassment
Boston Globe
Transportation
Press Releases
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Immigrants’ Rights Coalition Applauds Agreement to Advance PROTECT Act
ACLU of Mass.
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Massachusetts Working Waterfronts and Coastal Economy
Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development
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Responding to ICE
Office of Sen. William Brownsberger
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Invests in Paid Co-op Programs to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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Governor Healey Demands Trump Administration Reverse Termination of Millions in Disaster Recovery Funds for Massachusetts Communities
Mass. Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
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Governor Healey Announces Historic $93 Million Investment in Springfield's MassMutual Center
Mass. Executive Office for Administration and Finance
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Massachusetts RMV Reminds Residents to Enter the 2026 Low Number Plate Lottery
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Governor Healey Calls for Trump Administration to Invest in Safe Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
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AG's Office Announces Funding For Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Across The Commonwealth
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Progressive Democrats of America, Massachusetts Chapter, Endorses Exemplary Candidates for Congress in September 1st Primary
Progressive Democrats of America