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“The agreement we’ve reached is about lifting people up, not locking them up,”

Senator William Brownsberger

Speaking about the criminal justice reform bill which was released from conference committee on Friday.

News By Category
Business

Peeved about power? Eversource defends its efforts » Wicked Local Brewster

Gun makers thriving in Massachusetts 'since American Revolution' » Worcester Telegram

The Massachusetts gun manufacturing industry thrives despite recent shootings » The Sun Chronicle

How innovative is Massachusetts? Let’s look at the numbers » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Won’t Let Local Breweries Make Beer with CBD » Boston Magazine

Owner says $41 million rehab of Paramount Theater-Massasoit property in downtown Springfield set to begin » The Republican

Civil Rights

Bill would bar police from claiming sexual contact with anyone in custody is consensual » Boston Globe

Education

Financial literacy, civics may be mandated in school » Sentinel & Enterprise

Worcester plans to expand in-school breakfast program » Worcester Telegram

Bill aims to strengthen civics education in Massachusetts » WHDH

Legislature Guarantees Access to Public Schools » Mass Moments

Environment

Herring Commission co-hosts conference on Aquatic Invasive Plants » South Coast Today

Path to extinction for North Atlantic right whales » Cape Cod Times

Federal

For these veterans, dealing with VA has been a relentless fight » Boston Globe

Gaming

Anti-gambling group highlights powerful who choose not to wager » State House News Service

Health Care

Rep. Kennedy listens, pushes for mental health care reform during Fall River stop » The Herald News

Human Services

Lawmakers tap into elder issues » Wicked Local Brewster

Judiciary

Negotiators file compromise criminal justice reform bill » Patriot Ledger

State lawmakers reach deal on massive criminal justice bill » Boston Herald

More details released about criminal justice bill for law reform in Massachusetts » Worcester Telegram

Gov. Charlie Baker supports removing Judge Thomas Estes » Mass Live

Compromise criminal justice bill unveiled » Commonwealth Magazine

Legislative

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on short-term rentals, civics education » The Republican

Gearing Up For A Transfer Of Power In The Senate: Beacon Hill In 5 » New England Public Radio

Local Government

Gloucester readying for quatercentenary » Gloucester Times

Upper Cape Teens Speak At Falmouth March For Our Lives Event » The Bourne News

Students Carry The Message At March For Our Lives On Falmouth Green » The Bourne News

Voting politicians off the island: ranked-choice voting may be coming to Western Mass » Valley Advocate

Fitchburg will use grant money to improve downtown » Sentinel & Enterprise

Milford police sgt says selectmen violated rights » Milford Daily News

Opinion

Our Opinion: Two legislative priorities for state lawmakers » The Berkshire Eagle

Carr: Judge latest hack caught with his pants down » Boston Herald

Making the US Senate work again » Boston Globe

Young people are irate, and they’re absolutely right » Boston Globe

A foreign policy in Asia that works at home » Boston Globe

Banning assault weapons is effective — and not all that complicated » Boston Globe

Forget the gondola, there’s nowhere to put it » Commonwealth Magazine

Beacon Hill should pass criminal justice reform law » Boston Globe

Why free speech must be defended » Commonwealth Magazine

‘A child shall lead them’ » Commonwealth Magazine

Getting our House in order on transparency » Boston Globe

Two takes on the Yawkey Way controversy » Commonwealth Magazine

LETTER: Funding shortfall jeopardizes local education » Newburyport News

Politics

State Senate race not yet taking much shape » The Eagle Tribune

Hundreds register to vote at Boston’s March for Our Lives » Boston Globe

8th Democrat enters race for state Rep. Stephen Kulik's 1st Franklin seat » The Republican

Political big guns get behind Hawkins, Hall in Attleboro state rep race » The Sun Chronicle

Plotting their path to challenge Baker, Democratic gubernatorial candidates make pit stop in Pittsfield » The Berkshire Eagle

Down-ballot races heating up in Mass. » Commonwealth Magazine

WBUR Poll: High Support For Ballot Measures Affecting Taxes, Minimum Wage And Paid Family Leave » WBUR

23-year-old Democrat John Arena to challenge Rep. Susannah Whipps in 2nd Franklin District » The Republican

Massachusetts Democratic Candidates For Governor Talk Policy In Pittsfield » WAMC

Public Health

Federal money for opioid crisis called insufficient » Boston Globe

Ex-NBA star Chris Herren opening center to combat addiction » Boston Herald

Public Safety

Tow truck drivers want stiffer penalties for Move Over Law » Milford Daily News

Bill would let retired police serve as full-time school resource officers » Sentinel & Enterprise

NRA has long history of suppressing data on gun violence » Boston Globe

Thousands Head to Boston Common for the March for Our Lives » Boston Magazine

Nine state troopers suspended, nine more retire amid overtime probe » Boston Globe

Mass. State Police payroll hidden from public for years, report says » My Fox Boston

Concealment of State Police pay records was ‘clearly deliberate,’ Baker says » Boston Globe

State Government

A Democrat tried to get records on a potential challenger to Elizabeth Warren. He got a bill for $245,000. » Boston Globe

Taxation

Short-term Rentals: House votes to tax, regulate industry » The Berkshire Eagle

Transportation

MassDOT might mark route of famous French general through Berkshires » The Berkshire Eagle

Student-made videos to air on MBTA displays across the system » Boston Globe

It’s not your imagination. Your Boston commute is getting worse. » Boston Globe

Push to save PVTA from cuts ramps up » Gazette Net

Utilities

State kicks off campaign to replace wood stoves » The Sun Chronicle

Grid security falls to industry to self-regulate » Gloucester Times

Net neutrality in Massachusetts: State Senate committee recommends state-level rules » The Republican

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 3/26

9:00am Jane Doe Legislative Advocacy Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

2:00pm Joint Committee on Revenue, Public Hearing

5:30pm Methuen Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Sen. Barbara L'Italien for Congress

5:30pm Methuen Meet & Greet Fundraiser for Sen. Barbara L'Italien for Congress

6:00pm Beth Lindstrom for U.S. Senate Reception

6:00pm Boston Professionals Reception for State Rep. Candidate Tram Nguyen

6:00pm Rep. Nick Collins for State Senate Countdown to Election Day Event

6:00pm Beth Lindstrom for U.S. Senate Reception

6:00pm Boston Professionals Reception for State Rep. Candidate Tram Nguyen

6:00pm Rep. Nick Collins for State Senate Countdown to Election Day Event

Tuesday - 3/27

9:00am Agriculture Day at the State House, Second Floor, State House, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Public Hearing

5:30pm Beth Lindstrom for U.S. Senate Reception

5:30pm Beth Lindstrom for U.S. Senate Reception

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Gerly Adrien Everett Listening Tour

6:00pm Fundraiser for Suffolk District Attorney Candidate Greg Henning

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Gerly Adrien Everett Listening Tour

6:00pm Fundraiser for Suffolk District Attorney Candidate Greg Henning

7:00pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Samantha Hammar

7:00pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Samantha Hammar

Wednesday - 3/28

9:00am American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

9:30am Department of Developmental Services Statewide Advisory Council State House Celebration, Great Hall, State House, Boston

12:00pm Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Public Hearing

1:30pm Special Senate Committee on Net Neutrality and Consumer Protection, Public Hearing

5:30pm Women's Reception for Attorney General Maura Healey

5:30pm Milton Selectman Candidate Tony Farrington Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Women's Reception for Attorney General Maura Healey

5:30pm Milton Selectman Candidate Tony Farrington Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for Senate Cohasset Reception

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Samantha Hammar

6:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for Senate Cohasset Reception

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Samantha Hammar

Joint Rule 10 deadline - Last day for reports by Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Thursday - 3/29

9:00am Deaf-Blind Awareness Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

4:00pm State Rep. Candidate Joe Lahiff Campaign Kickoff

4:00pm State Rep. Candidate Joe Lahiff Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Fundraiser for Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer

5:30pm Fundraiser for Rep. Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer

6:00pm St. Joseph's Day Reception with Sen. Joe Boncore

6:00pm St. Joseph's Day Reception with Sen. Joe Boncore

Friday - 3/30

10:00am Executive Office of Health and Human Services Public Hearing, First Floor Conference Room, 100 Hancock Street, Quincy

5:30pm Beth Lindstrom for U.S. Senate Reception

5:30pm Beth Lindstrom for U.S. Senate Reception


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