9:00am NAMI Mass. Lobby Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Pizza & Conversation with Rep. Rady Mom

5:30pm Pizza & Conversation with Rep. Rady Mom

6:00pm Rep. Steven Ultrino Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Speaker DeLeo

6:00pm Meet & Greet with U.S. Senate Candidate Beth Lindstrom

6:00pm Rep. Steven Ultrino Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Speaker DeLeo

6:00pm Meet & Greet with U.S. Senate Candidate Beth Lindstrom

7:00pm Suffolk County District Attorney Candidates' Forum, The English High School, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain

7:00pm Democratic Gubernatorial Debate, Monomoy Regional High School, 75 Oak Street, Harwich

How Trump thrives in ‘news deserts’ » Politico

Democrats’ Best Recruitment Tool? President Trump » New York Times

Inside Jared Kushner's personal crusade to reform America's prisons » ABC News

If Adults Won’t Grow Up, Nobody Will » The Wall Street Journal

Roger Stone: Paul Manafort Will Never “Roll Over” On President Trump » CBS Miami

Conservative Pollster Sounds The Alarm: GOP Could Lose Both House And Senate » The Huffington Post

Geoff Diehl says his experience on Beacon Hill, organizing efforts make him best GOP challenger to face Elizabeth Warren in 2018 » The Republican

Could there really be five Mass. politicians running against Trump in 2020? » Boston Globe

Should Boston be worried about Houston’s biotech push? Probably not » Boston Globe

Hearing planned on electric competition » Lowell Sun

Fishing groups back New Bedford as wind liaison » South Coast Today

Truro and Wellfleet farmers take on pot moratorium proposal » Cape Cod Times

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Kennedy talks marijuana with Kimmel » Wicked Local Ashland

THE COLUMN: Police incident draws eye of lawyer » Lowell Sun

Gun owners stage 'peaceful 2nd Amendment gathering' on Greenfield Common » The Republican

Funding Complexities Remain For Mass. Drug Recovery High Schools » WBUR

Students scramble, AG pledges inquiry, after Mount Ida announces closure » Boston Globe

Mount Ida deal hit kids ‘like a ton of bricks’ » Boston Herald

House votes to increase school funding » Newburyport News

MSNBC backs out of Westfield State University town hall after student outcry » The Republican

Teaching Force In Mass. Public Schools Still Overwhelmingly White » WBUR

Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey says Mount Ida/UMass deal can be 'distressing' for students, encourages calls to her hotline » The Republican

Talk of school funding dominates ed. reform event » Bay State Banner

Baker-Polito Administration announces $15 million in additional school funding to support hurricane evacuees from Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin islands » Sampan

Gov. Baker to deliver Worcester State University commencement address » Worcester Mag

Healey looking into UMass-Mount Ida deal » Sentinel & Enterprise

Police warning of bear sightings after Northfield bear tried to break into home » The Republican

Tree debris taxes budgets » Eagle Tribune

Wynn’s presence in Mass. could be in doubt amid investigation » Boston Globe

Mass. governor defends Vertex drug pricing, saying ‘innovation is expensive’ » STAT News

Massive development of senior housing units eyed for Plainville golf course » The Sun Chronicle

For DACA recipients, Trump’s tweetstorms can be panic-inducing » Boston Globe

Russian woman facing deportation given sanctuary in Northampton church » The Republican

State halts legal fee support for Judge Thomas Estes » Berkshire Eagle

Gender wage gap costs Mass women $23B a year: Report » Metro.us

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on criminal justice changes, short-term rentals » The Republican

MA Senate Working Through Its Problems » Stoneham Patch

Safe Communities Act stalls in Legislature » Lowell Sun

It's About 100 Days Until The Mass. Legislative Session Ends: Beacon Hill In 5 » New England Public Radio

Everett City Councilor under fire for racist Facebook post » My Fox Boston

Our Opinion: Pittsfield best heed regional EPA chief on plant upgrades » Berkshire Eagle

All is well in Trumpland » Boston Globe

Stop comparing Trump to Stalin » Boston Globe

Follow Ford’s lead and reject fuel standards rollback » Boston Globe

Editorial: Charlie Baker keeps housing promise » Boston Herald

Bill Gouveia: Winner not so obvious » The Sun Chronicle

No knock on Narcan but it's not the answer » Lowell Sun

Carr: Your contributions can add up to a slot in the hackerama » Boston Herald

Letter to the Editor: Workers in human services sector face many challenges » Herald News

Letter to the Editor: Baker, Polito have earned another four years leading Massachusetts » Herald News

A Responsible And Humane Bill - Editorial » Cape News

Editorial: Massachusetts should automate registration for voters » Gazette Net

In boosting Boston, little emphasis on diversity » Boston Globe

State breaking its promises to regional schools » Commonwealth Magazine

Go bigger with offshore wind procurement » Commonwealth Magazine

Our Opinion: Education budget failing right to its foundation » Berkshire Eagle

Will A Pack Of Criminal Justice 'Reform' Candidates Lead To The Election Of A 'Conservative' Suffolk County DA? » WGBH

Are issues piling up for Gov. Baker ahead of the election?: On The Record » WCVB

Monomoy Students Hosting Democratic Gubernatorial Debate Tonight » Cape Cod Online

Goldstein-Rose announces re-election bid » Gazette Net

Setti Warren earns transit endorsement in bid for governor » Worcester Telegram

Promising "more," Kline giving Rosenberg first primary fight since 1991 » State House News Service

A quest for addiction treatment that works, and the data to prove it » Boston Globe

Shortage in Narcan funds raises alarm » Sentinel & Enterprise

Can opioid addiction be stopped before it starts? » The Recorder

Inspired By Federal Response To AIDS Crisis, Sen. Warren Calls For Greater Action On Opioid Addiction » WBUR

Students in charge with town halls » Boston Herald

Massachusetts lawmakers OK bill calling for rape kit testing » WWLP

Town Hall for Our Lives continues gun reform debate in Roxbury » The Daily Free Press

State program cash crunch raises alarm on Narcan funding » Lowell Sun

State looks to improve rape kit procedure, usage » The Daily Free Press

Price state pays for overdose-reversing drug going up » WCVB

Students host 'Town Hall for Our Lives' in Lowell » Lowell Sun

Mass. students lead forum about whether gun laws should change after school shootings » Worcester Telegram

Safe Communities Act never was about safety » Lowell Sun

Walsh commits $2 million to police body camera program » Boston Globe

Overtime scandal not first time State Police unit under scrutiny » Boston Globe

Judge upholds assault weapons ban » Commonwealth Magazine

On records, State Police all about delay » Commonwealth Magazine

Attorney General Maura Healey among speakers at Lexington gun violence forum » Wicked Local Lexington

House leaders to take wraps off state budget plan » The Associated Press (AP)

How gerrymandered is Massachusetts? » Boston.com

Ribbon cutting planned at Army research lab in Burlington » Sentinel & Enterprise

Gov. Baker to dodge visit tomorrow by VP Mike Pence » Boston Herald

Will The New Tax Law Help GOP U.S. House Candidates In Mass.? » WBUR

New carrier to be announced Monday for Worcester airport » Worcester Telegram

Rail officials knew that judge’s son had poor driving record, yet made him an engineer » Boston Globe

Local Companies Hope Driverless Cars Prove To Be 'Far Safer' On Roads » CBS Boston

Sagamore Bridge Lane Restrictions Cause Major Traffic Delays » CBS Boston

West Chatham roadway redesign begins in '19, state says » WickedLocal Chatham

Pitts Stop: Could Smarter Tolling Reduce Traffic Congestion In Boston? » CBS Boston

More Poorer Residents Are Driving Cars, Presenting New Issues for Transit Agencies » Governing

T, Keolis launch first-of-its kind ad campaign » Commonwealth Magazine

Starting in October, you can fly nonstop from Worcester to Philly » Boston Globe

American Airlines to start daily flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia in October » The Republican

Board to MBTA: Greater efficiency "not a substitute for adequate funding" » State House News Service

President Trump Expands Wind Leases Off Martha's Vineyard » Vineyard Gazette

To See Offshore Wind Energy’s Future, Look on Shore – in Massachusetts » Inside Climate News

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9:00am NAMI Mass. Lobby Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Pizza & Conversation with Rep. Rady Mom

5:30pm Pizza & Conversation with Rep. Rady Mom

6:00pm Rep. Steven Ultrino Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Speaker DeLeo

6:00pm Meet & Greet with U.S. Senate Candidate Beth Lindstrom

6:00pm Rep. Steven Ultrino Re-Election Campaign Kickoff with Speaker DeLeo

6:00pm Meet & Greet with U.S. Senate Candidate Beth Lindstrom

7:00pm Suffolk County District Attorney Candidates' Forum, The English High School, 144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain

7:00pm Democratic Gubernatorial Debate, Monomoy Regional High School, 75 Oak Street, Harwich

9:00am Human Services Rally, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am The Future of Transportation: Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive & Briefing, Members Lounge & Ashburton Garage, State House

10:30am Occupational Therapy Day at the State House, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

11:00am Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Public Hearing

2:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

3:00pm Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Public Hearing, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters, Richard Cronin Building, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

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

6:00pm Rep. Evandro Carvalho for Suffolk District Attorney Campaign Kickoff

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

6:00pm Rep. Evandro Carvalho for Suffolk District Attorney Campaign Kickoff

6:30pm State Rep. Candidate Richard Palmieri Meet & Greet

6:30pm State Rep. Candidate Richard Palmieri Meet & Greet

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

7:00pm Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Public Hearing, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters, Richard Cronin Building, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

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

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

Birthdays: Rep. Joan Meschino

9:00am Annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing, Mass. Gaming Commission, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston

10:00am Prostate Cancer Awareness Day, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Reception with Sean Spicer

5:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Reception with Sean Spicer

5:30pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate John Flores

5:30pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate John Flores

6:00pm Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony, Great Hall, State House, Boston

6:30pm Fireside Chat with Rep. Diana DiZoglio

6:30pm Rep. Andy Vargas Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:30pm Fireside Chat with Rep. Diana DiZoglio

6:30pm Rep. Andy Vargas Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Rep. Joan Meschino Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Rep. Joan Meschino Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Spring Reception with Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins

7:00pm Spring Reception with Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins

9:00am Green Difference Awards, Great Hall, State House, Boston

6:00pm Meet & Greet and Fundraiser with State Sen. Candidate Steven Hall

6:00pm Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez Campaign Office Opening

6:00pm Meet & Greet and Fundraiser with State Sen. Candidate Steven Hall

6:00pm Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez Campaign Office Opening

2024 ‘State of the Air’ Report Reveals Most ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Days in 25 Years » American Lung Association

Environmentalists and Youth Group Sue Maine for Failure to Act on Climate Change » Conservation Law Foundation

Senate President Spilka Pledges "Comprehensive Climate Bill" In Senate » American Council of Engineering Companies of Mass.

NEW VIDEO: Maura Healey's Embattled Secretary of Transportation » MassFiscal Alliance