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Our democracy "is built on the blood and the sweat and the tears and the freedom that you and your predecessors gave to us. We are an enormously grateful nation because of that."

Governor Charlie Baker

Speaking about support for veterans during his signing of the BRAVE Act.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Deval Patrick launches new PAC amid 2020 buzz » Politico

Deval Patrick aides launch 'Reason to Believe' PAC amid chatter about 2020 presidential run » MassLive

Ed Markey, Richard Neal laud International Trade Commission vote reversing Trump administration's newsprint tariffs » The Republican

Business

General Chemical properties in Framingham listed for sale » The Metro West Daily News

Nonprofits feeling pinched by recycled clothing competitors » Boston Globe

A 1-acre lot in Kendall Square sells for more than $50 million » Boston Globe

Firms studying potential future uses for Berkshire Mall » Berkshire Eagle

Analyst: Chase poses 'significant, long-term threat to Boston banks' » Boston Business Journal

Boston moves to the Herald? » Commonwealth Magazine

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Worcester has 24 applications for 15 marijuana shop licenses » Worcester Telegram

Charlton to put recreational pot ban on May ballot » Worcester Telegram

Good Chemistry gets Worcester special permit for recreational pot shop in Canal District » Worcester Telegram

Crimes

Priests worry of a ‘2002 redux’ » Boston Herald

Education

School bus delays continued Wednesday in Boston, and parents are fuming » Boston Globe

Attorney General urges Easthampton schools to comply with remaining race and diversity reforms » MassLive

U.S. asks court to rule against Harvard in race bias case » Boston Business Journal

Environment

In the deep blue of New England, a Trump appointee gains respect for protecting the environment » Boston Globe

After whale sightings in Boston Harbor, Coast Guard emphasizes safety » Boston Globe

Swansea waterfront dredging project lands Army Corps permit, $728K grant » Herald News

Gaming

Treasurer candidate slams lottery decision » Wicked Local Braintree

MGM Springfield resort casino draws more than 150K visitors in first 3 days » The Republican

Health Care

A new role for paramedics: treating patients at home » Boston Globe

No backing down in hospital fight » Sentinel & Enterprise

MetroWest Medical Center CEO leaves post » The Metro West Daily News

Baystate Health receives $500,000 to cover medical costs for Hurricane Maria evacuees (photos, video) » The Republican

Housing

Is the Boston housing market showing signs of a change? » Boston Globe

To Solve State's Housing Inventory 'Crisis,' Advocates Say Liberalize Zoning » WBUR

Labor

Gov. Baker comes to Fall River to tout career center changes » Herald News

Cape Businesses Look To J-1 Visa Students To Fill A Labor Need » WGBH

Governor Announces MassHire Brand for State's Workforce System » Cape Cod Today

New state effort will unify workforce development programs » South Coast Today

Local Government

Lt. Governor Polito Announcing State Funding for Cape Projects Today » Cape Cod Today

Somerset town committee chairmen give their opinions on primary » South Coast Today

Lawrence organizations receive training grants » Eagle Tribune

Oak Bluffs finishes stale ‘doughnut hole’ swap » Martha's Vineyard Times

Framingham residents seek solution to downtown crime » The Metro West Daily News

Opinion

Columnist Joseph McCoy: Dan Carey has experience and commitment » Gazette Net

May: Baker-Polito Administration’s ‘pro-growth policies are paying off’ » Leominster Champion

After PawSox move, Rhode Island taxpayers should be thanking Gina Raimondo » Boston Globe

Genuine efforts to reinforce fundamentals of history into our schools critical (Guest viewpoint) » MassLive

Letter: Re-elect Galvin, a friend to Berkshires » Berkshire Eagle

Editorial: Elect Diana Szynal in 1st Hampshire District » Gazette Net

John Kingston: The Only Republican Who Can Beat Elizabeth Warren » New Boston Post

Rep. José Tosado Embodies State House’s ‘Failure To Protect’ » The Valley Patriot

Letter: Top Ten Reasons to Vote for Jeffrey Sanchez » Jamaica Plain News

Editorial: Cullinane deserves re-election in the 12th » Dorchester Reporter

Endorsement: Liz Malia, Jeffrey Sanchez, and Jon Santiago for Mass. state representatives » Boston Globe

Editorial: As election nears, we can’t forget all Sen. Rosenberg did for our region » The Recorder

Editorial: Audit all state agencies » Boston Herald

Politics

Jo Comerford nearly triples campaign contributions of Chelsea Klein in Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester state Senate race » MassLive

Candidates Of Color Break New Ground In The Contest For Campaign Cash » WGBH

Dem Candidates Carey, Hine, McCourt Vie In Primary For 2nd Hampshire Seat » New England Public Radio

Is this a blue state? GOP governor looks unbeatable in Mass. » ABC News

The number of independent voters in the state keeps climbing » Boston Globe

The difference among Elizabeth Warren’s GOP challengers? It’s more about approach than issues » Boston Globe

Moderate Democrat Attacked Over Marriage, Gender Identity Stands » New Boston Post

Hine out raises, out spends opponents in Hampshire 2nd District » Gazette Net

Politics: Keating Criticizes Failure Of Congressional Leadership In Town Hall Meeting » The Cape Cod Chronicle

Gun owners group gives state officials low marks » Newburyport News

Politicians’ aides elected in their own right » Worcester Telegram

Reps. Campbell, Moran Back Yarid-Ferry in 14th District Beacon Hill Bid » WHAV

Senate candidates Jim Welch, Amaad Rivera to debate again Thursday » The Republican

This is the priciest primary in the Mass. House this year » Boston Globe

International issues play key role in Lowell rep’s race » Commonwealth Magazine

Battle in 1st Congressional District pits political newcomer against longtime incumbent » Gazette Net

Voter Guide: Massachusetts Primaries » WBUR

Three Democrats battle for state Senate nomination » The Sun Chronicle

Republican Senate candidates high on Baker, mixed on Trump » Patriot Ledger

Tough fight ahead for Pressley in Tuesday's primary » Gloucester Times

Even without challengers, these pols raked in the dough » Lowell Sun

Szynal, Sabadosa near even in money raised » Gazette Net

Are the parties over? » Commonwealth Magazine

Brockton rep. DuBois facing election competition from Cruz » The Enterprise

In The Trump Era, The Centrist 3rd District Moves Left » WBUR

Public Health

Baker hints at boosting fentanyl enforcement » Lowell Sun

State report: Fentanyl involved in 89 percent of opioid overdose deaths » News 22 WWLP.com

Public Safety

Rental mopeds: End of the road? » Martha's Vineyard Times

Cocchi lobbies the governor for additional treatment services for women » The Reminder

State Government

A State House bill calls on state officials to relocate Liberty Bill replica » News 22 WWLP.com

Deadline to request absentee ballots for Sept. 4 primary is 5 p.m. Friday » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Primary 2018: Secretary Bill Galvin predicts turnout of 700,000 » The Republican

Transportation

T pares back Alewife rate hike by $1 » Commonwealth Magazine

Polito Joins Local Officials to Celebrate Adams Rail Line Extension » iBerkshires

Utilities

Breaking ground for Buzzards Bay water project » Cape Cod Times

Bourne Breaks Ground on Buzzards Bay Wasterwater Treatment Facility » Cape Cod Today

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