9:00am Annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall

11:00am Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz Press Conference - An Act Modernizing the Foundation Budget for the 21st Century, Room 428

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Revenue, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

4:00pm Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Public Hearing

The Gig Economy's False Promise » New York Times

Massachusetts sheriffs call for 5 percent increase to marijuana tax to be used to treat addiction » The Republican

Mass. GOP Senators Push For Internet Privacy Protections » WBUR

As Berkshire delegation moves for single-payer, local voices weigh in » Berkshire Eagle

Former Cape & Islands state senator urges overhaul of gun laws » The Barnstable Patriot

Analysis: CPA Battle Perhaps a Chapter of Holyoke Change » Western Mass Politics and Insight

In wake of Motley resignation from UMass post, some decry focus on him as unfair, misdirected » Dorchester Reporter

Robichaud: Don't blink, a 2017-18 state budget proposal is here » Boston Herald

Democrats' platform of opportunity » Commonwealth Magazine

Elections To Replace Some Trump Cabinet Picks Looking Tighter Than Anticipated » WBUR

Trump security adviser urges Russia to rethink Syria support » Eagle Tribune

Don Chiofaro's bullish run in Belmont » Boston Globe

Mayor proposes deal on Winthrop Square tower, shadows » Boston Globe

Tough times for Gut Guy? Drug industry braces for an attack on its TV ads » STAT News

Mass. ride-hailing checks have other states weighing more thorough driver reviews » Boston Globe

Sheffield farmer takes on Boston over right to grow pot » Berkshire Eagle

Pols & Politics: Candidates nominate themselves for posts on Bay State pot panel » Boston Herald

'We'll definitely be able to beat Massachusetts to the punch.' R.I. eyes recreational marijuana » Boston Globe

At UMass Boston, courses abruptly canceled » Boston Globe

New Boston Latin leader rooted in city, school district » Boston Globe

In the Berkshires, a school crisis – and opportunity » Commonwealth Magazine

Mass. Outperforms The U.S. In Math, But Has Work To Do To Compete Globally » WBUR

The Push To Update Massachusetts' Decades-Old School Funding Formula » WBUR

Trump's Proposed Budget Is A Gut Punch To Educational Opportunity » WBUR

Having Just One Black Teacher Can Keep Black Kids In School » WBUR

Lawmakers will consider major increase to state education funding formula » MassLive

Chang-Diaz Proposes Bill to Update 'Frayed' Education Funding Formula » Jamaica Plain News

Unhealthy air days common despite progress on emissions, report says » Berkshire Eagle

Upper Cape base intelligence unit eyes in the sky for U.S. military » Cape Cod Times

Critics worry faster FDA drug reviews could compromise safety » Boston Globe

AG urged to stop medical-pricing-law scofflaws » Boston Herald

Republicans Now Control Obamacare. Will Your Coverage Change? » WBUR

Lowell providers say reforms will help MassHealth patients, control costs » Lowell Sun

Berkshire delegation on board with single-payer health legislation in Mass. » Berkshire Eagle

Dear Mass. Employers: House Budget Plan Shows A Health Assessment Is Coming » WBUR

Massachusetts House would give Gov. Charlie Baker flexibility on health care employer fee » The Republican

Climate of fear: Deportation push is driving some immigrants into hiding » Eagle Tribune

Words matter in immigration debate » Commonwealth Magazine

Residents pressure Sanchez on criminal justice reform » Mission Hill Gazette

Westport animal advocates question MSPCA's role in stopping tenant farm abuse » State House News Service

A son-in-law does not an administration make » Boston Globe

Eurasia is on the rise. Will the US be left on the sidelines? » Boston Globe

Mass. horse racing fund needs new mission » Boston Globe

Ferriabough Bolling: UMass leader was an easy scapegoat » Boston Herald

Highlighted Letter: Rep above the law? » Boston Herald

Editorial: Dental care should be extended to underserved » Gazette Net

A voice for the right, right here in Mass. » The Sun Chronicle

Peter Picknelly, Springfield business owners, to host fundraiser for LG Karyn Polito » The Republican

Leaders rip Tito Jackson's media coverage » Boston Herald

Change demanded from crowd at Drain Swamp rally in New Bedford » South Coast Today

Gonzalez hires former Coakley aide to manage campaign » Boston Globe

STD surge worries health officials » Eagle Tribune

STD surge in Massachusetts worries health officials » The Andover Townsman

Hearing on Seatbelt Awareness Month bill set for Tuesday » The Herald News

In $40.3 billion budget proposal, idea of health care fee embraced » Boston Herald

Massachusetts House proposes $40.32 billion budget for fiscal 2018 » The Republican

House budget puts hold on governor's plan for Medicaid » WCVB

AG Healey talks Westport tenant farm, Trump and fighting opioids » The Herald News

Chabot: Maura Healey boosting her name » Boston Herald

Seniors get final say at ballot box » Lowell Sun

Changing the mindset on commuter rail » Commonwealth Magazine

Section of Commonwealth Avenue will close this summer for bridge work » Boston Globe

Pilgrim begins final refueling of reactor » Cape Cod Times

State Tax Reform Options Examined as Need for Revenue Increases » Stoneham Patch

State House rally draws crowd in support of single-payer health care » Boston Globe

Whipping up support for rec center becomes a cause celebre for teen activists » Boston Globe

Residents rally for single-payer healthcare system » The Daily Free Press

City and country folk: We're mostly the same in Massachusetts » Boston Globe

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9:00am Annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall

11:00am Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz Press Conference - An Act Modernizing the Foundation Budget for the 21st Century, Room 428

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Revenue, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

4:00pm Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Public Hearing

9:00am Early Education Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase

9:00am Mass. Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs Legislative Breakfast, Great Hall

9:30am Mass. Teachers Association Legislative Briefing, Room 428

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

11:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

12:00pm MA Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Legislative Luncheon, Great Hall

1:00pm Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

Birthdays: Rep. Joan Meschino

9:00am MAPA Lobby Day, Grand Staircase

9:00am Community Health Center Day at the State House, Great Hall

12:00pm Cambodian New Year Celebration, Nurses Hall

3:00pm Joint Committee on Transportation, Public Hearing

9:00am Mass. NAHRO Legislative Information Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall

10:00am Joint Committee on Higher Education, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Education, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony, Great Hall

Birthdays: Rep. Michelle DuBois

9:00am Project ABLE Annual Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase

MBTA Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Inaugural Participation in the Autism Transit Project » MBTA

MMA’s 2nd ‘Climate Action’ webinar focuses on planning » Mass. Municipal Association

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grants $1.5M in Workforce Development Initiatives to Boost Career Training across Commonwealth Grants Funded by Community Mitigation Fund » Mass. Gaming Commission

Union Carpenters Hold Rally at Polar Park » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

MassHousing Announces New Round of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Capital Grants » MassHousing

Fossil Fuel Companies Make Billions in Profit as We Suffer Billions in Losses: 2024 Edition » Union of Concerned Scientists

City of Boston and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Announce BlueBikes Support During 2024 MBTA Closures » Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Time to Speed Up the Pace of the Legislature » Progressive Mass