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Today on Beacon Hill

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

10:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Public Hearing

1:00pm Improve Efficiencies in Student Transportation, Room 222, State House, Boston

6:30pm Rep. Tom Stanley's Annual St. Patrick's Day Party

"If we're able to broadcast formal sessions, we ought to do the same with informal sessions," said Tarr, a Gloucester Republican. "We meet in informal sessions twice a week, far more than formal sessions, and folks ought to be able to see the complete picture if they want to know what's happening at the Statehouse. This is about transparency."

Senator Bruce Tarr

Advocating for live streams of Informal Sessions.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

The Democratic presidential field in New Hampshire, ranked » Boston Globe

Here’s what Joe Kennedy III had to say about his ‘good friend’ Beto O’Rourke running for president » Boston.com

Neal spokesman: 'Strong case' taking shape to request Trump tax returns » Berkshire Eagle

Mitt Romney, Mass. Democrats vote to block President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration » The Republican

Business

Former Mass. first lady: 'The more I spoke, the stronger I became' » Boston Business Journal

Editorial: Give Boston-area restaurants a boost » Boston Business Journal

Gilbane-Hunt recommended for Worcester Polar Park construction manager job » Boston Business Journal

The Next Draft: Bowditch & Dewey law firm launches group catering to state's craft beer industry » Wicked Local Bellingham

For Massachusetts restaurant groups, location is key » Boston Business Journal

Mass. Competitive Partnership hires MassINC chief operating officer » Boston Business Journal

GE Says 2019 Will Be A 'Reset' Year » WBUR

Civil Rights

Second roll call enables Athol, Southwick reps to reverse votes on conversion therapy » News 22 WWLP

Education

UMass Lowell partners with Minuteman Regional Vocational School District for Skills Capital Grant » Wicked Local Boxborough

Bribery scandal puts college counselors on edge » Boston Globe

With state funding boost, Pittsfield school chief looks to make $3.5M in additions » Berkshire Eagle

Lynn parents unhappy over school food » Lynn Daily News Item

Fall River superintendent calls author a 'bozo' over article » The Herald News

Environment

Climate-proofing our communities » Boston Globe

Meet The Leaders Of Massachusetts' Youth Climate Strike » WBUR

Gaming

Gaming commissioners release Wynn legal agreement » Boston Globe

Health Care

State Auditor's Office uncovers more than $1-million in MassHealth fraud » WWLP.com

Personal care attendent fraud has auditor's office on the lookout »

Housing

House keepers: Boston startup Knox Financial aims to help homeowners » Boston Business Journal

The Six Ingredients Of Boston's Hearty Real Estate Outlook » Forbes

It’s time to act on housing » Commonwealth Magazine

Human Services

Presentation in Holyoke discusses how to continue helping Hurricane Maria victims » WWLP.com

Judiciary

Adam Baler new clerk magistrate of Plymouth District Court » Wicked Local Plymouth

Baker nominates two for judgeships » Mass Lawyers Weekly

Sunshine Week: Nominating state's judges starts in the dark » Cape Cod Times

Labor

Labor board cites hospital for infringing on nurses’ rights during ballot campaign » Boston Globe

Young women in vocational schools learn about careers in construction industry » WWLP.com

In This #MeToo Moment, A Bid To Raise Restaurant Server Wages » WGBH

Tufts dining hall workers authorize strike » Boston Globe

Legislative

Attleboro District St. Vincent de Paul Society to hold legislative forum » Wicked Local Mansfield

Columnist Lindsay Sabadosa: A peek inside my calendar on a typical day in the district » Gazette Net

Local Government

Approval from the Commonwealth will signal start of project » The Reminder

Millbury selectmen want action on town roads » The Millbury Sutton Chronicle

Quincy: Letter shows Long Island bridge piers not up to code » Patriot Ledger

Attorney general’s office orders Ware officials to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Fire Chief Thomas Coulombe » The Republican

City defers move on state seal deemed racist » The Recorder

Politics

The whole Fall River mayoral debacle would be hilarious if it weren’t so sad » Boston Globe

Women politicians discuss goals, challenges at Mansfield panel » Wicked Local Mansfield

Editorial: More craziness in Fall River » The Providence Journal

‘Revenge politics;’ Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia kicks opponent off committee hours after re-election » The Republican

Rep. Joe Kennedy: Fall River Deserves 'Stability,' Mayor's 'Full Attention' » WGBH

Blarney flies at Lowell St. Patrick's Day dinner » Lowell Sun

NH Primary Source: Weld among headliners at Wild Irish Breakfast in Nashua » WMUR

What Massachusetts politicians are saying about the New Zealand terrorist attacks » Boston.com

Public Health

Lawmakers should push drug consumption sites, experts say » Gloucester Times

Public Safety

Pre-trial hearing scheduled for Springfield police officers charged in 2015 assault » WWLP.com

Charlie Baker pushes bill to address drugged drivers » Boston Herald

Taxation

When it comes to Massachusetts liberals and taxes, more’s the merrier » Boston Herald

Transportation

We shouldn’t depend on Boeing to tell us whether Boeing planes are safe to fly » Boston Globe

Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Bogus Tolls and Mistaken Tickets » NECN

Legislators speak out against MBTA fare hike » The Andover Townsman

That frustrating trip over the Tobin Bridge will soon get worse » Boston Globe

CATA to test ride hailing » Gloucester Times

Massport launches $300K Worcester airport marketing campaign » Worcester Business Journal

Utilities

Plainfield approves spending $400K for broadband network » Gazette Net

Ex-Transportation Czar to Oversee Utility's Safety Efforts » NBC Boston

Viridian Energy Customers Receive Second Restitution Payment » Cape Cod Today

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The Week In Review

Most read bills of the week:

SB2181 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

HB140 - An Act relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity in minors

SB2184 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

HB1 - An Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2020

HB3506 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

HB3594 - An Act to lift the cap on kids

HB3505 - An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2019 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

HB70 - An Act to promote equity and excellence in education

HB104 - An Act to lift the cap on kids

HD4047 - An Act relative to stormwater management and climate change adaptation incentives

House Actions This Week: 4

Senate Actions This Week: 6


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