8:30am September 11 Commemoration Ceremony, Front Stairs & House Chamber, State House, Boston

10:00am Special Commission on Local and Regional Public Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, 250 Washington Street, Lobby 2 Conference Room, Boston

5:00pm Mass. Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, Ashburton Park, State House, Boston

Secretary of State seizing control of Lowell, Lawrence election offices » The Lowell Sun

Unions taking an old-school stand against National Grid » Boston Globe

From Trump to Trade, the Financial Crisis Still Resonates 10 Years Later » The New York Times

Analysis estimates nurse question costs at $35 mil to $47 mil » State House News Service

N.H., R.I. hold primaries this week: Here are the races to watch » Boston Globe

There’s a new number two lobbying firm in town » Boston Globe

Five key takeaways from Bob Woodward’s book on Trump’s White House » Boston Globe

Massachusetts AG Maura Healey Reacts to Complaints of Solar Companies Preying on Elderly » NECN

Company may make changes to ship after death of man who fell overboard » Boston Globe

Northboro and Bellingham now told they cannot prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries » Worcester Telegram

Newburyport council considers retail pot zoning tonight » Newburyport News

Advocates seek state input on deals between pot shops and cities, towns » Boston Herald

Massachusetts Colleges Fared Well in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Rankings » Boston Magazine

Cape Cod Community College aviation program enrollment expands » The Barnstable Patriot

At Pittsfield’s urging, Berkshire Hills challenges state school funding formula in strong terms » the Berkshire edge

On waterfront, Trustees survey says Bostonians want parks over development » Boston Globe

Hurricane Florence Will Have a “Minimal Impact” on Massachusetts, Forecasters Say » Boston Magazine

Assault at MGM Springfield casino lands victim in hospital with serious injuries » The Republican

Boston’s new luxury towers appear to house few Bostonians » Boston Globe

Think tank sees peril in Boston luxury towers » Commonwealth Magazine

Rail-car maker drops plan to require noncompetes, one month before new law takes effect » Boston Globe

Billerica receives $100K for Yankee Doodle Bike Path » Wicked Local Billerica

State sends $75K for First Baptist Church's steeple » South Coast Today

Methuen School Committee to hire superintendent search firm » Eagle Tribune

Judge rejects Falmouth's bid to block auction » Cape Cod Times

Letter to the Editor: Don't settle for Baker's low bar; vote Gonzalez for governor » Herald News

Senator Collins: Oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination » Boston Globe

Donald Trump is not an unindicted coconspirator » Boston Globe

Strategy to link Charlie Baker to Donald Trump won’t work » Boston Herald

Charlie Baker missing as leader of Massachusett's GOP » Boston Herald

Democrats Try To Harness "Progressive Wave" In Governor's Race » WGBH

Rep. Tim Whelan Announces Endorsement from Local Fire Unions » Cape Cod Today

The chameleon governor » Commonwealth Magazine

Tran rakes in bipartisan support » Sentinel & Enterprise

Legislative and candidates reception is Sept. 20 » Worcester Telegram

Trump factor in full effect in Mass. governor's race » State House News Service

Political Notes: Finance reports show power of incumbency » Cape Cod Times

Marshfield attorney seeks state Senate seat » Wicked Local Weymouth

What Should Democrats Learn From Progressive Victories? Run On Hope » WBUR

Trahan confident in 122-vote lead in 3rd District; Koh will still seek recount » The Lowell Sun

State Rep.,Senate candidates debates on WCAT/Wakefield Sept. 19 » Wicked Local Wakefield

Transgender rights groups outspend opponents in Massachusetts ballot question fight » The Republican

It's hospitals vs. nurses' union in high-spending ballot fight » The Republican

Ayanna Pressley Campaign Says She'll Keep Turning Down Corporate Donations In Congress » WBUR

Experts predict gnarly U.S. Senate race » Eagle Tribune

Problems in Lowell, Lawrence add to Trahan-Koh recount intrigue » State House News Service

What A Reformer District Attorney Might Look Like In Boston — From Those Living It In Chicago And Philly » WBUR

As Florence approaches, Massachusetts officials urge preparedness » Wicked Local Chelmsford

After issues in Lowell and Lawrence, state says it will oversee elections there for now » Boston Globe

Galvin takes control of election offices » The Lowell Sun

Sturbridge pizzeria owner pleads guilty for evading meals taxes » The Republican

MBTA’s poor station conditions are a campaign issue » Boston Globe

Who we are based on what we drive » Boston Globe

Ramirez: MBTA safe despite poor condition of some assets » State House News Service

Lang accuses T of ignoring Chelsea concerns » Commonwealth Magazine

T notes: Vehicle maintenance costs down except on Green Line » Commonwealth Magazine

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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

MMA webinar reviews digital equity planning and programs » Mass. Municipal Association

Pressley, Warren Celebrate $1M Secured for Black Economic Council of Massachusetts » Office of Congressman Ayanna Pressley

Southcoast Health Recognized by the White House for Sustainability Efforts » Southcoast Health

House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect America’s National Security, Support U.S. Allies, Surge Humanitarian Aid to Gaza » Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan