Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Auditor: Senate's 'poison bill' could undermine Question 1 public record reforms
State Affairs
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Mass. House adds AI rules, longer runway to primary care bill
Boston Globe
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Barros backs away from Springfield courthouse project as legal pressure mounts
State Affairs
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Convention Center chief divests from $2B state contract awarded to company he co-owns with Ayanna Pressley's husband
Boston Herald
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The Markey-Moulton Senate primary is a month away, and nothing appears capable of breaking the logjam
Boston Globe
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Battenfeld: Michelle Wu in no-win position in feud with state senators
Boston Herald
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Beacon Hill's deadline change brings campaign considerations into energy bill timing
MASSterList
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After Obamacare Cuts, Hospitals Are Treating More Uninsured Patients
New York Times
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Stoughton town manager, police chief placed on leave
WCVB
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110 Elections to Watch This August
Bolts Magazine
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Generation Z wants significant change in government
The Hill
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Trump vows to ‘beat the f‑‑‑ing s‑‑‑’ out of Iran following attack on US forces in Jordan
The Hill
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Senate unanimously agrees to oppose pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell
The Hill
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College Republicans are fighting and the far right is benefiting: 'It looks very childish'
The Guardian
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Redacted Fauci Diary Entries Depict Him Personally Helping Katie Miller
NOTUS
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn $83.3 Million Award in Carroll Defamation Case
New York Times
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Inside Ikea's big bet on humans in the age of AI
Fortune
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Urban League report says Trump administration is harming Black Americans' chances at American Dream
Boston Globe
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The Revelatory Cringe of Anthony Fauci
MassLive
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The Billionaire Blowing the Whistle on Donald Trump's Crypto Shop
New York Magazine
Sponsored
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
LGBTQ+ Youth Day on the Hill
Great Hall, State House, Boston
10:00am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Hearing
Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester and via Teams
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
Senate Full Formal Session
Senate Chamber
2:00pm
Conference Committee on the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act: Massachusetts Data Privacy Act
State House, A-2 & Virtual
4:00pm
Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
Proud to join my colleagues in passing the House's comprehensive legislation on Alzheimer's and Dementia Care today.
State Representative Simon Cataldo
Podcasts
Substack
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“A debate, what an interesting concept, so voters can make an informed choice, completely radical.”
Gately's X post on the planned debate held for Ed Markey and Seth Moulton.
News by Category
Artificial Intelligence
Beltway Politics
Business
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The CITGO sign isn't just being moved — it’s being demolished and rebuilt
Boston Globe
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Nantucket store pushes back on influencers, and sparks are flying
Boston Globe
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State effort to seize Norwood Hospital by eminent domain advances in Legislature
Boston Globe
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Editorial: College sports are a mess. Can Congress help?
Boston Herald
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Downtown Amherst in flux: closures, openings and a call to shop local
Gazette Net
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Under pressure, Mass. convention center chief says he'll exit controversial $2 billion Springfield courthouse deal
Boston Globe
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Editorial: It's not worth trying to save crypto ATMs
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Businesses Offering Special Discounts To Transgender Customers
New Boston Post
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Norwood Hospital eminent domain push gets Mass. Senate approval
NBC Boston
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Scoop: Human composting biz plans Mass. expansion
Axios
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'Not the outcome we planned:' Boston Scientific revenue outlook drops
Boston Business Journal
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Boston architecture firm chosen to transform former Confederate monument into place of gathering
Bay State Banner
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Wholesaler's new publicly funded facility will hold 'triple the volume' of farm produce for sale
New England Public Media
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Mass. ranks 15th overall for business, but second-worst for costs
Worcester Business Journal
Civil Rights
Education
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Feds slam Massachusetts school district over 'graphic' survey: 'Parents... have the final say'
Boston Herald
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Northampton’s new superintendent Annie Azarloza talks priorities for first year
Gazette Net
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For the most impact for your kids, opt in to the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Dorchester Reporter
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Worcester plans educational campaign of controversial building code
Worcester Telegram
Environment
Federal
Gaming
Health Care
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Half of all nursing homes in Massachusetts are understaffed
The New Bedford Light
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Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums
New York Times
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Percelay: Nantucket Cottage Hospital plans tick institute to address alpha-gal
The Inquirer and Mirror
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House approves package to help those living with dementia
Commonwealth Magazine
Housing
Human Services
Immigration
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Massachusetts lawmakers strike deal on bill they say will bolster protections for immigrants amid ICE crackdown
Boston Globe
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Immigrant protection accord includes state, local enforcement rules for Mass.
WBUR
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5 things to know about Beacon Hill's deal to limit ICE in Massachusetts
WBUR
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Immigrant protection accord includes state, local enforcement rules
State House News Service
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ACLU of Mass. sues feds over records on military personnel used as immigration judges
WGBH
Insurance
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Healey becomes a surprising single-payer stan
Boston Globe
Labor
Legislative
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Hopcroft withdraws from race to replace Jehlen
Cambridge Day
Local Government
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Former Springfield Finance Official Returns...As Holyoke City Hall Trans-Plante
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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City Council grants Worcester dad's wish to extend sidewalk near school
Worcester Telegram
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The Dean of Massachusetts mayors
Commonwealth Magazine
Politics
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MassGOP, RNC committee members blast Shortsleeve for TV attack ad against Minogue
Boston Herald
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Lucas: Mamdani's stunt case of arrested development
Boston Herald
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Mass. candidates have raised millions. See who has the most money
The Herald News
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Pete Buttigieg is coming to Provincetown this weekend. Here's why.
Cape Cod Times
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Trump asks Supreme Court help on mail-in ballots. How would it affect Mass.?
Worcester Telegram
Public Health
Public Safety
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Boston Mayor Wu holds secret meeting on downtown crime spike while remaining silent publicly
Boston Herald
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Opinion: In Lindsay Clancy case, how do you judge the unthinkable?
Boston Globe
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Why Flock surveillance cameras are drawing fierce backlash across Massachusetts
Boston Globe
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Stoughton police chief, town manager placed on leave after closed executive session
Boston 25 News
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Convicted murderer accused of killing cellmate in Gardner prison
Worcester Telegram
State Finance
State Government
Transportation
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Senators demand proof that U.S. DOT can ensure school and city bus safety
WBUR
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Wu unveiled a street safety plan after a cyclist was killed. Transit advocates say it doesn't go far enough.
Boston.com
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Revere City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting Legislation To Modernize Student Transportation
Revere Advocate
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Senate passes E-Bike Safety Policy
Everett, Malden, Revere, Saugus Advocate
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Legislature Creates New License Plate for Families of Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Revere, Saugus Advocate
Utilities
Press Releases
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Ameresco's Louis Maltezos Honored As Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2026 Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence
Ameresco, Inc.
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Sullivan & Worcester Selected for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly “Empowering Women” Award
Sullivan & Worcester
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Bowditch Partner Inducted into Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly Hall of Fame
Bowditch & Dewey LLP
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U.S. Department of Education Finds Burlington Public Schools Violated Federal Parental Rights Laws by Ignoring Parent Requests to Opt Children Out of Inappropriate Survey
U.S. Department of Education
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Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office
Cape Cod Fugitive Returned to Court, Held Without Bail Following Revocation Hearing
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ACLU of Massachusetts Sues U.S. Department of Defense for Public Records on Military Officers Assigned to Serve as Temporary Immigration Judges
ACLU of Massachusetts
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Pharmacist Charged With Drug Diversion From National Pharmacy Chain
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Senate Opens New Path for Norwood Hospital
Massachusetts Senate
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AG Campbell Secures $500,000 Settlement With Property Management Company For Charging Illegal Fees, Including Junk Fees Operating As "Lease Renewal Fees" and "Move-In Fees"
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Governor Healey Announces Statewide Launch of EBT Chip Cards to Prevent SNAP Theft, Protect Tax Dollars
Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance