11:00am Empower Success Corps Celebration of Service, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

5:30pm Fundraiser for Haverhill City Councilor Joe Bevilacqua

6:00pm NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts' Elected for Choice 2019 honoring Rep. Jay Livingstone & Councilor Michelle Wu, Scholars, 25 School Street, Boston

6:00pm Rep. Tram Nguyen's Birthday Reception

7:00pm Reception for Revere City Councilor Arthur Guinasso

Beacon Hill seeks more funds while almost $3B lies uncollected » Boston Herald

Report: Catholic church lobbying against sex abuse laws » The Salem News

Warren challenges Sanders for progressives’ 2020 support » Boston Herald

People Are Trying to Figure Out William Barr. He’s Busy Stockpiling Power. » New York Times

Chao created special path for McConnell’s favored projects » Politico

The state’s top politicos are vetting 2020 candidates on their way to New Hampshire » Boston Globe

CHIA good source of data about Mass. healthcare » Commonwealth Magazine

Big ideas from Democratic candidates face an even bigger challenge — Washington gridlock » Boston Globe

Seth Moulton says he won’t make it on the first DNC debate stage » Boston Globe

Raytheon to merge with United Technologies, becoming among the largest firms in Mass » Boston Business Journal

Raytheon, United Technologies agree to blockbuster defense deal » Boston Globe

Can a year-round arts scene and a giant model train museum save Western Mass.? » Boston Globe

Boston-area startups never have to go it alone, but more could be done to support them » Boston Globe

Anti-poverty advocate named new host of WBUR’s ‘Radio Boston’ » Boston Business Journal

Raytheon, United Technologies To Merge » WBUR

Raytheon Merger Is Another Win For Mass. — And Loss For Conn. » WBUR

Pot shop supporters picket opponent's restaurant » The Eagle Tribune

The spark of pride ignited by Stonewall » Boston Globe

Facial recognition: a cop’s tool, a civil libertarian’s nightmare » Boston Herald

Medford Students Unveil Memorial For Unmarked Graves Of Slaves » WBUR

Hearing Scheduled for ROE Act Abortion Bill on Beacon Hill » New Boston Post

Abortion Rights Haven’t Been A Priority In Blue States — Until Now » FiveThirtyEight

David Ortiz Is Out Of Surgery And Stable After Being Shot » WBUR

OUR VIEW: Cabral leads effort to kill neighborhood charter without fingerprints » South Coast Today

Hampshire ‘In Danger,’ But Keeps Accreditation » New England Public Radio

As some districts zero in on test scores, Boston celebrates revitalized arts education » Boston Globe

Air conditioning in school is a hot button topic » Commonwealth Magazine

Warren opposes Dartmouth’s push to name alleged assault victims » Boston Globe

Everything Must Go: Newbury College Is Having A Closeout Sale » WBUR

Glenda Colon to become first Hispanic principal in Lynn schools » Lynn Daily News Item

Charter politics takes precedence over New Bedford students » Commonwealth Magazine

Saving the Merrimack River — and the land beyond » Boston Globe

Wheelabrator Millbury is cited as a top polluter, example of 'environmental apartheid' » Worcester Telegram

Roulette wheels? Check. Dice? Check. Encore casino poised to clear final inspection » Boston Globe

Springfield casino advisory committee member says its inaugural meeting is ‘long overdue’ » The Republican

Medical errors prevalent and costly, new survey of Massachusetts residents shows » Boston Globe

Mass. Lawmakers Weigh Medicare for All Bill » NECN

Baystate mental health consolidation stirs anxiety » Commonwealth Magazine

Landmark Report Shows State Needs Multifamily Zoning Requirements » Banker & Tradesman

When It Comes To Housing In The Suburbs, How Dense Is Too Dense? » WGBH

Our View: Time to mend rules for bail hearings » The Eagle Tribune

In GE contract talks, job security is apt to be the union’s focus » Boston Globe

Springfield Rep. Carlos Gonzalez fined for shoddy campaign finance record keeping » The Republican

Massachusetts Lawmakers Busy With Taxes, Family Leave -- And Cellphones » New England Public Radio

West Bridgewater selectman accused of ‘slumlord’ practices in Brockton » The Enterprise

After Allegations Of Racism, Some Say Brookline Is Turning A Corner » WBUR

Amherst public art funding bylaw sent back to drawing board » Gazette Net

Sheffield keeps its word, removes disputed UFO monument » Berkshire Eagle

Former Worcester Mayor Murray portrait unveiled » Worcester Telegram

Manager: City Hall exits a 'reality' » Lowell Sun

At Wellesley, Madeleine Albright and Hillary Clinton encourage protest, political action » Boston Globe

Possible Markey challenger, a Mass. native, lived in Chicago until recently » Boston Globe

Forged in pain, new Mass. General gun violence center aims at prevention » Boston Globe

Student Spurs Brookline, Mass., To Offer Free Tampons And Pads In Public Buildings » NPR

Mass. Should Follow California's Example On Lead Paint » WBUR

A test of 911 calls reveals a reason for missed connections » Boston Globe

Boston Area Focuses On Gun Violence During National Awareness Weekend » CBS Boston

Progressive taxation — let’s do it right » Commonwealth Magazine

Riders pay price of poor T maintenance, expert says » Boston Herald

Wong supports Chapter 90 bond bill » Wicked Local Saugus

Marty Walsh one step closer to rebuilding Long Island Bridge » Boston Herald

The Cost of That Toll? Depends on Your E-ZPass » Pew

Quincy, Boston officials dig in over bridge dispute » Boston Herald

Pedal bus hits the rail trail, causing some concerns » Gazette Net

Sewage plant permits up for renewal » The Eagle Tribune

Hydro power is good, but safeguards needed » Commonwealth Magazine

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11:00am Empower Success Corps Celebration of Service, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

5:30pm Fundraiser for Haverhill City Councilor Joe Bevilacqua

6:00pm NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts' Elected for Choice 2019 honoring Rep. Jay Livingstone & Councilor Michelle Wu, Scholars, 25 School Street, Boston

6:00pm Rep. Tram Nguyen's Birthday Reception

7:00pm Reception for Revere City Councilor Arthur Guinasso

Birthdays: Attorney General Andrea Campbell

9:00am Tobacco Free Mass. Lobby Day, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Public Hearing

10:30am Joint Committee on Higher Education, Public Hearing

10:30am Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Veterans & Federal Affairs, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Health, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Revenue, Public Hearing

5:00pm Re-Election Campaign Rally for Westfield City Councilor William Onyski

5:30pm Campaign Kickoff for Northampton City Council Candidate Rachel Maiore

6:00pm First Annual Spaghetti Supper with Rep. Andy Vargas

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Springfield City Council Candidate Jynai McDonald

6:30pm Spring into Summer Social with Rep. Josh Cutler and Rep. Kathy LaNatra

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Melrose Alderman Candidate Maya Jamaleddine

9:30am Realtor Day on Beacon Hill, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

10:00am Department of Environmental Protection, MassDEP Headquarters, One Winter Street, Second Floor Conference Room, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Constitutional Convention, Constitutional Convention

4:30pm Campaign Kickoff for Braintree Mayoral Candidate Sean Powers with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

9:00am Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

9:00am Honoring Champions of Toxics Use Reduction, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Beverly City Council Candidate Kathleen Feldman

5:00pm Annual Fundraiser for Worcester County Register of Probate Stephanie Fattman

5:30pm Spring Reception for Rep. David LeBoeuf

6:00pm Getting to the Point with Congressman Seth Moulton, Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate, Columbia Point, 210 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston

6:00pm Marshfield Fundraiser for Congressman Bill Keating

6:00pm Reception for State Rep. Adrian Madaro

6:00pm Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Haverhill City Councilor Colin LePage

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Brockton City Council Candidate Marlon Green

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Melrose Alderman Candidate Leila Migliorelli

7:00pm Reception with Sen. Ed Markey

Birthdays: Rep. Jennifer Armini

10:00am Flag Day Celebration, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Girl Scout Gold Award Celebration, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

12:00pm "Ask the Mayor" with Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on 89.7 Boston Public Radio, WGBH Studios, 1 Guest Street, Brighton

12:00pm 150th Transcontinental Railroad Celebration, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

5:00pm Flag Day Fundraiser for Rep. Norman Orrall with Gov. Charlie Baker

5:30pm Attorney General Maura Healey's 2019 Pride Celebration

MBTA Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with Inaugural Participation in the Autism Transit Project » MBTA

MMA’s 2nd ‘Climate Action’ webinar focuses on planning » Mass. Municipal Association

Massachusetts Gaming Commission Grants $1.5M in Workforce Development Initiatives to Boost Career Training across Commonwealth Grants Funded by Community Mitigation Fund » Mass. Gaming Commission

Union Carpenters Hold Rally at Polar Park » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters