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"You know, if you think about John McCain as a compass, he could look east and west. ... He could look across the political spectrum, right and left," Stavridis said. "But he always steered true north. He steered the course he believed in."

Retired Admiral James Stavridis

Remembering Senator John McCain.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

McGovern listens to farmers on 8th annual tour » The Recorder

Business

Baker Visits Haverhill, Meets With Small Businesses to Tout TDI Grant Program » WHAV

Fed seizure of accounts closes fish auction » Gloucester Times

Ten candidates. Thirty-one hours. One Democratic primary » Boston Globe

Head of Mass. credit union lobbying group to step down » Boston Business Journal

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Truro again tackles zoning bylaw on craft cannabis » Cape Cod Times

Northborough, Bellingham bans on medical marijuana facilities upheld by AG » The Metro West Daily News

After a Green Light for Testing Labs, We’re One Step Closer to Massachusetts’ First Pot Shops » Boston Magazine

Crimes

Legislation protecting animal welfare, safety signed into law » The Millbury Sutton Chronicle

O’Malley asks US dioceses to work with law enforcement » Boston Globe

Education

Minuteman officials lay out coming school improvements » Worcester Telegram

State investing $1 million for Fall River CFC Head Start renovations » Herald News

A throng of Brandeis newcomers settles in » Boston Globe

After disappointment, school advocates in Central Mass. regroup for renewed push on funding reform » Worcester Telegram

How Massachusetts Ranked in Forbes‘ 2018 Top Colleges List » Boston Magazine

Environment

Baker, Polito talk water issues at Cape summit » Wicked Local Eastham

Something’s rotting in Cambridge, and it’s all good » Boston Globe

Gaming

MGM Springfield Has Officially Made Its Glitzy Debut » Boston Magazine

Health Care

Bill could challenge closures at hospitals » Sentinel & Enterprise

Immigration

After 19 years, the US has become home. But for how much longer? » Boston Globe

Surprise! Mass. Dems don’t want to abolish ICE » Commonwealth Magazine

Insurance

Insurance giant Humana to open digital health center in Boston's Seaport » Boston Business Journal

Judiciary

Law allows attorneys on Governor’s Council to face judges they voted on » Boston Herald

Legislative

Mass. lawmakers override Gov. Baker's $2M cultural council veto » Taunton Gazette

After Rosenberg scandal, Massachusetts Senate still hasn't updated sexual harassment policies » MassLive

Lovely announces upcoming Legislative Seminar » The Salem News

Local Government

Framingham court officials hope repairs are coming » The Metro West Daily News

Pittsfield settles with 91-year-old who claims she was roughed up by police » Berkshire Eagle

Downtown plaza backed by bid, Millenium seen as "trial for the city" » State House News Service

Opinion

Why is DA oblivious to concerns about Trump? » Cape Cod Times

Galvin is The Republican's primary choice for Secretary of State (Editorial) » The Republican

Endorsement: Democrats should choose Ayanna Pressley for the Seventh District » Boston Globe

Lawmakers have more work to do on energy » Commonwealth Magazine

Editorial: Charlie Baker must control costs » Boston Herald

No ‘delight’ in our Russia policy, from Clinton on » Boston Globe

Bob Massie brings a progressive agenda, eclectic background » Boston Globe

Endorsement: Secretary of State Bill Galvin deserves Democratic nomination » Boston Globe

For John McCain, it was always country first » Boston Globe

Howie Carr: Staties wait to share Leigha Genduso’s resignation, claim no drug intel » Boston Herald

Our View: Standard-Times endorses Jay Gonzalez in the Democratic primary for governor » South Coast Today

Szynal is The Republican's choice for 1st Hampshire seat (Editorial) » The Republican

Making a racket about TSA’s Quiet Skies puts our safety at risk » Boston Globe

Meehan puts students, faculty last » Commonwealth Magazine

Howie Carr: Predator Gerry Studds still given sanctuary in Massachusetts » Boston Herald

Forde: Why JP Residents Should Vote for Me as Register of Deeds » Jamaica Plain News

Rinaldo Del Gallo, III: Ranked Choice Voting's time has come » Berkshire Eagle

Politics

William Galvin goes On the Record about primary accusations » WCVB

Keller @ Large: Republican Candidate John Kingston Wants To Channel Charlie Baker's Bipartisan Politics » CBS Boston

L''Italien makes friends in Fox flap » Lowell Sun

Campaign Notebook: 3rd Congressional District poll: Koh leads among Dem voters » Worcester Telegram

Rufus Gifford says political hit ‘out of context’ » Boston Herald

Republicans target Attleboro as election approaches » The Sun Chronicle

Primary guide: Suffolk County District Attorney » Boston Globe

Secretary of State William Galvin facing first serious challenge in decades » Boston.com

Challenger Hendricks turns up heat in 11th Bristol campaign against Rep. Koczera » South Coast Today

A primer for primary contests » Cape Cod Times

From gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez, a promise to be bold » Boston Globe

Quentin Palfrey runs to bring fight against inequality to lieutenant governor's office » The Republican

Boston Globe endorses progressive challenger vying for Ocasio-Cortez-style upset of Dem lawmaker » The Hill

Comedian Jimmy Tingle wants to bring 'out of the box' ideas to lieutenant governor's office » The Republican

Without proof, Geoff Diehl’s ad asserts ‘over 7,000 people every year’ killed by undocumented immigrants » Boston Globe

Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate » Lowell Sun

ELIZABETH WARREN: A REAL PROBLEM FOR AMERICANS » The Daily Caller

In the 3rd District, five questions for 12 candidates » Eagle Tribune

In last lap of Third District primary, Gifford loans campaign a whopping $700,000 » Boston Globe

Late spending flurry likely in 3rd District race » Lowell Sun

Crowded field for DA race » Jamaica Plain Gazette

MA-01 debate broadcast woes — New 2020 poll: WARREN leads TRUMP — PRESSLEY’s Spanish language ads » Politico

New 3rd District poll has Koh on top » Lowell Sun

Minority voters targeted by 3rd District hopefuls » Lowell Sun

In final Suffolk DA forum, one contender bows out, protesting question format » Boston Globe

As primary approaches, four vying for state Senate seat make their cases » Gazette Net

2 Democrats vie to take on deMacedo » Cape Cod Times

Women haven’t come a long way in politics, baby » Commonwealth Magazine

The Codcast: Is change in the air? » Commonwealth Magazine

Facing a tough primary, Michael Capuano gets some support from Joe Kennedy III » Boston.com

Public Health

Massachusetts officials warn medical providers on increased fentanyl in cocaine » The Republican

New Alzheimer's law does more for victims, families » The Andover Townsman

What the new age restriction on tobacco sales means for Wachusett towns » The Landmark

Public Safety

State K-9 officer quits. Spokesman says trooper hid past involvement in drug dealing » Lowell Sun

Another state agency battling payroll inconsistencies » Boston Globe

Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey claims victory in federal court blocking of 3D-printed gun plans » The Republican

State Government

Gov. Charlie Baker, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg play hot potato over cultural council » Boston Herald

State House security leaves replica Liberty Bell off limits » State House News Service

State Police scandals: Massachusetts starts hiring for special audit unit, with up to $110,000 a year for new director » The Republican

Transportation

MassDOT moves forward on Mattapoisett bike path » South Coast Today

Could the latest South Coast Rail plan be a billion-dollar bust? » WPRI.com

Utilities

Timeline of Adams water problems » Berkshire Eagle

Irked Islanders express concern over private power lines » Martha's Vineyard Times

Mass. makes unsteady progress on emissions » Commonwealth Magazine

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 8/27

Birthdays: Rep. James Arciero

7:30am Breakfast Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate David LeBoeuf

7:30am Breakfast Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate David LeBoeuf

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Jim Lyons with Gov. Charlie Baker

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Jim Lyons with Gov. Charlie Baker

6:30pm Waltham Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

6:30pm Waltham Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

2018 pre-primary campaign finance reports due

Tuesday - 8/28

7:00pm House Session, test

9:00am MRC Awards Ceremony, Great Hall, State House, Boston

9:30am Plymouth 400 Commission Press Conference, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Grilling with Congressional Candidate Rick Green

6:00pm Grilling with Congressional Candidate Rick Green

6:30pm Brookline Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

6:30pm Brookline Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

7:00pm Fall Kickoff Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Christina Eckert

7:00pm Rep. Josh Cutler's Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

7:00pm Fall Kickoff Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Christina Eckert

7:00pm Rep. Josh Cutler's Re-Election Campaign Kickoff

8:00pm First Congressional District Democratic Primary Debate, WGBY, 44 Hampden Street, Springfield

7:00pm , Untitled.

7:00pm Joint Committee on Rules, Untitled.

7:00pm , Untitled.

Wednesday - 8/29

4:00pm Spaghetti Dinner with Rep. Colleen Garry

4:00pm Spaghetti Dinner with Rep. Colleen Garry

5:30pm Meet & Greet with Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

5:30pm Countdown to Election Day with Rep. Liz Malia and Attorney General Maura Healey

5:30pm Meet & Greet with Congressional Candidate Lori Trahan

5:30pm Countdown to Election Day with Rep. Liz Malia and Attorney General Maura Healey

6:00pm Pre-Primary Victory Party for State Sen. Candidate Jacob Ventura

6:00pm Weymouth Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

6:00pm Pre-Primary Victory Party for State Sen. Candidate Jacob Ventura

6:00pm Weymouth Reception for Lt. Gov. Candidate Quentin Palfrey

Thursday - 8/30

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Women for Congressman Jim McGovern

5:30pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Dan Shores

5:30pm Summer Fundraiser for Rep. Andy Vargas

5:30pm Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Kathy LaNatra

5:30pm Women for Congressman Jim McGovern

5:30pm Fundraiser for Attorney General Candidate Dan Shores

5:30pm Summer Fundraiser for Rep. Andy Vargas

5:30pm Meet & Greet with State Rep. Candidate Kathy LaNatra

6:00pm Cocktail Reception for Congressional Candidate Rick Green

6:00pm Cocktail Reception for Congressional Candidate Rick Green

7:00pm Summertime Fundraiser by the Sea for State Auditor Candidate Helen Brady

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Margaret Busse

7:00pm Summertime Fundraiser by the Sea for State Auditor Candidate Helen Brady

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Margaret Busse

Friday - 8/31

Birthdays: Rep. William Pignatelli, State Senator Rebecca Rausch

No Hearings Scheduled


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