10:00am Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance Public Hearing, Harrington Learning Center, Room 109A, Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester

10:30am Joint Committee on Transportation, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Reception with Gov. Paul LePage

5:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Reception with Gov. Paul LePage

5:30pm District Attorney Candidate Andrea Harrington South County Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm District Attorney Candidate Andrea Harrington South County Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Ed Kennedy Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Communities of Color for Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Ed Kennedy Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Communities of Color for Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley

Did this environmental group cross the line? Or does an overdeveloped waterfront need defending? » Boston Globe

Rating Changes in 19 House Races, All Toward Democrats » Roll Call

Baker seeks $32 million to implement new justice reform law » State House News Service

Big Oil quietly pushes change to new carbon law » Axios

Blue states strike first against awaited anti-union court ruling » Politico Magazine

Will the Fervor for Impeachment Start a Democratic Civil War? » The New Yorker

Lobbying firm shuttered, but Tony Podesta’s fate in Mueller probe still a mystery » ABC News

Snubbed in past, black Dems seek big gains in 2018 » Politico Magazine

Surge of female candidates reshapes Democratic Party » Politico Magazine

John Lewis and Other Black Leaders Spurn Black Challenger in Boston » New York Times

More Galvin employees found helping campaign during business hours » Boston Globe

Democrats’ newest midterm pitch: A crackdown on corruption » The Washington Post

Markey: Reinstate oil export ban to address rising gas prices » State House News Service

When this wax museum opened in Boston, it was hard not to wonder: ‘Why?’ » Boston Globe

Construction begins on $21M Kelley Square building » Worcester Business Journal

Massachusetts farmers who want to grow marijuana struggle with local zoning » The Republican

Trump administration abortion rule sets off alarms in Mass. » Boston Globe

Turnaround program seen as antidote to "always knocking" gangs » State House News Service

Somerville company offers free tuition at UMass Boston » Boston Globe

Quincy College won’t appeal state’s decision to shut down nursing programs » Boston Globe

At Mount Ida, a mysterious benefactor with ties to the school’s president loaned it $16 million » Boston Globe

Methuen Adult Learning Center students visit Statehouse » Eagle Tribune

Deval Patrick tells Bentley graduates to ‘seek purpose, not prestige’ » Boston Globe

UMass Boston faculty call for new chancellor search » Boston Globe

Wheelock College Graduates Final Class As An Independent Institution » WGBH

Deval Patrick tells Bentley graduates to ‘seek purpose, not prestige’ » Boston Globe

Did this environmental group cross the line? Or does an overdeveloped waterfront need defending? » Boston Globe

If legalized sports betting is coming to Massachusetts, it won’t likely happen fast » Gazette Net

Sox exec: Regulation of sports betting "a positive thing" » State House News Service

'Severe shortage' of intravenous opioids hits Mass. General » Boston Business Journal

Sustainable, affordable housing sprouts in Newburyport » Newburyport News

Officer's daughter angry that good time laws allowed convict's early release » My Fox Boston

GOP reps seek to impeach Salem judge who gave heroin dealer no jail time; ICE reviewing case » Boston Herald

Optimism about police station, athletic complex » Sentinel & Enterprise

THE COLUMN: At protest, who posed, and who opposed » Lowell Sun

Will Swampscott ban plastic bags? Town Meeting will decide on Monday » Lynn Daily News Item

Abolish the job of first lady » Boston Globe

Banning Airbnb won’t solve anything » Boston Globe

Nothing pragmatic in Charlie Baker’s death penalty gambit » Boston Globe

Carr: Judge removal garners limited support » Boston Herald

Letter: Feeley an excellent judge » The Salem News

Letter: Judge's ruling questionable » The Salem News

On The Record: Gov. Baker talks reelection campaign » WCVB

Keller @ Large: Michael Dukakis On The State Of The Democratic Party » CBS Boston

In a Trump-centric election year, Tufts political groups look to focus on core issues » The Tufts Daily

GOP firebrand moves to outflank Baker among conservatives » Eagle Tribune

Dukakis: Baker "nice guy," but lacks "urgency" » Sentinel & Enterprise

Framingham Democrats decide on write-in campaign to fill Walsh’s seat » The Metro West Daily News

In unusual twist, primary challenges loom for 5 in US House » Gazette Net

Littlefield makes 10, as 3rd District ballot reaches double digits » Sentinel & Enterprise

Student-loan forgiveness a theme among 3rd District Democrats » Lowell Sun

Gov. Baker reports progress on opoid front at annual drug task force conference » Wicked Local Plymouth

Outdoor smoking issue to be aired » The Salem News

Mass lawmakers to take up 'Red Flag' gun bill this week » My Fox Boston

Massachusetts House to take up ‘red flag’ gun bill » Boston Herald

State wants to show compassion to ill inmates — and save money » Boston Globe

Garden of Peace bill goes to Baker » Sentinel & Enterprise

Dissecting gun violence and finding a remedy » Gloucester Daily Times

Over 8 Years, Mass. Spending On Incarceration Is Up 25 Percent Despite Inmate Numbers Dropping 21 Percent » WBUR

In reversal, MBTA and Charlie Baker seek change in budget rules » Boston Globe

T troubles cost state $9B in 6 yrs » Boston Herald

Steamship Authority issues request for review » Cape Cod Times

Panel seeks to define state role in Pilgrim closure » Cape Cod Times

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HUB History episode 81: The Sacred Cod WBUR Edify: John Lewis On Inspiring Young People To Effect Change Commonwealth Magazine The Codcast: Devin McCourty tackles criminal justice reform

10:00am Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance Public Hearing, Harrington Learning Center, Room 109A, Quinsigamond Community College, 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester

10:30am Joint Committee on Transportation, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Reception with Gov. Paul LePage

5:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Reception with Gov. Paul LePage

5:30pm District Attorney Candidate Andrea Harrington South County Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm District Attorney Candidate Andrea Harrington South County Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Ed Kennedy Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Communities of Color for Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Ed Kennedy Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Communities of Color for Congressional Candidate Ayanna Pressley

9:00am Governor's Medal of Liberty Presentation, Memorial Hall & Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Center for Health Information and Analysis Public Hearing, 501 Boylston Street, Boston

10:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

12:00pm Educator Alumni Award Luncheon, Great Hall, State House, Boston

7:00pm Walpole Rally for Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer

7:00pm Walpole Rally for Keiko Orrall for State Treasurer

Birthdays: Rep. James O'Day

10:00am Aviation on the Hill Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance Public Hearing, Springfield Technical Community College, 7th Floor Conference Room, One Armory Square, Springfield

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

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

5:30pm State Rep. Candidate David LeBoeuf Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm State Sen. Candidate Barry Finegold Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Spring Reception for Hampshire Register of Deeds Mary Olberding

5:30pm Boston Fundraiser for Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Kelda Roys

5:30pm State Rep. Candidate David LeBoeuf Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm State Sen. Candidate Barry Finegold Campaign Kickoff

5:30pm Spring Reception for Hampshire Register of Deeds Mary Olberding

5:30pm Boston Fundraiser for Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidate Kelda Roys

6:00pm Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Alex Bezanson

6:00pm Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Alex Bezanson

7:00pm Ladies & Laughter with Women for Congressional Candidate Peter Tedeschi

7:00pm Ladies & Laughter with Women for Congressional Candidate Peter Tedeschi

9:00am Herter Scholars Luncheon, Great Hall, State House, Boston

9:30am Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing, Mass. Gaming Commission, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston

10:00am Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

6:00pm Rep. John Velis Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Sue Chalifoux Zephir Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Christina Minicucci Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Reception for Rep. Rady Mom with Speaker Robert DeLeo

6:00pm Birthday Bash for State Sen. Candidate Tom Merolli

6:00pm Rep. Brian Murray Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Rep. John Velis Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Sen. Candidate Sue Chalifoux Zephir Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm State Rep. Candidate Christina Minicucci Campaign Kickoff

6:00pm Reception for Rep. Rady Mom with Speaker Robert DeLeo

6:00pm Birthday Bash for State Sen. Candidate Tom Merolli

6:00pm Rep. Brian Murray Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Rep. Ed Coppinger Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Evandro Carvalho for Suffolk District Attorney

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Edward Gravel Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Rep. Ed Coppinger Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Evandro Carvalho for Suffolk District Attorney

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Edward Gravel Campaign Kickoff

9:30am Executive Office of Health and Human Services Public Hearing, First Floor Conference Room, 100 Hancock Street, Quincy

9:30am Health Policy Commission Public Hearing, Health Policy Commission, 50 Milk Street, 8th Floor, Boston

6:00pm Birthday Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Casey Pease

6:00pm Birthday Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Casey Pease

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