10:00am Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Rep. Dan Ryan's Summer Fundraiser

After inflammatory attack, Trump accuses Democrats of playing ‘the Race Card’ » Boston Globe

What pushed Katherine Clark into the pro-impeachment camp? ‘A disregard for our democracy’ » Boston Globe

LAWMAKERS PLAN PRESSER ON NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT ABUSE » State House News Service

DCCC in 'complete chaos' as uproar over diversity intensifies » Politico

The Real Problem With Trump’s Rallies » New York Times

Coming to a trial near you: ‘The Godfather Part II’ » Politico

Kushner owns lots of Baltimore-area apartments. Some are infested with mice. » Washington Post

Power in the rubble of the American Dream: Why Donald Trump may be the most consequential president of our time » Boston Globe

Legislators call for statewide probe on nondisclosure agreements » Boston Herald

Baker and Raimondo: A tale of two governors and two very different approval ratings » Boston Globe

US can’t keep turning a blind eye to Saudi Arabia’s murderous prince » Boston Globe

Optics aside, Mueller’s testimony was damning » Boston Globe

It’s not up to white people to decide who qualifies as a person of color » Boston Globe

Ayanna Pressley files bill that would abolish death penalty » Boston Globe

Let’s turn our attention away from ‘the Squad’ for a moment, shall we? » Boston Globe

For public art in the Boston area, competing interests and big questions » Boston Globe

Cape Cod rentals are having an unexpectedly slow summer » Boston Globe

Elizabeth Warren wants to break up big tech. Its workers don’t want to break up with her » Boston Globe

Tours of expanded facility offer taste of Cape Cod Potato Chips behind the scenes » Cape Cod Times

Pfizer is said to plan a deal for its off-patent drugs unit » Boston Business Journal

Once 30-strong, LeClairRyan down to handful of lawyers in Boston » Boston Business Journal

Tourism Industry Takes A Hit On The Cape After Severe Storms » WBUR

Energy software firm Enel X appoints new Boston-based head of North American division » Boston Business Journal

Columbia Gas Reaches $143 Million Agreement With Residents, Businesses For Gas Explosions » WBUR

Legislature considers action on local marijuana contracts » Boston Globe

Mass. still struggling to find its footing as a cannabis player » Boston Globe

Former CEO of cannabis company MariMed sues, claiming unpaid wages » Boston Business Journal

AG says controversial enforcement notice doesn’t apply to the types of rifles gun shops sued over » Worcester Telegram

Student newspaper case could upend journalism protections » Boston Globe

Funding boost goes to cities » Lowell Sun

Cash-strapped Hampshire College may develop some of its 800 acres for housing, commercial use » The Republican

After showdown, all systems go at New Bedford charter school » Commonwealth Magazine

Advanced Placement inconsistency is troubling » Commonwealth Magazine

Coordinating services for students pays huge dividend » Commonwealth Magazine

Two great white sharks spotted off Cape Cod on Saturday » Boston Herald

Protecting gray seals — when does success become excess? » Boston Globe

Senator Markey Visits Harwich After EF-1 Tornados Touch Down on Cape » Cape Cod Online

Medford Mayor: Encore Traffic Impact 'Pleasantly Underwhelming' » Brookline Patch

At Vermont VA hospital, swirling accusations of harassment, retaliation, negligence » Boston Globe

Deep poverty increases risk of child welfare system involvement » Commonwealth Magazine

‘Not guilty’ doesn’t mean unpunished; How the Middlesex DA is changing the way court views bail » The Republican

Suffolk DA Rachael Rollins admits she used ‘not accurate’ information to defend her record » Boston Globe

Striking Vineyard bus drivers OK contract, will return to work Thursday » Boston Globe

BEACON HILL ROLL CALL: Legislature adopts $43.1 billion Mass. budget » The Herald News

Jim Hand: Dems, GOP simpatico over new state budget » The Sun Chronicle

Mayor Walsh, former top cop may testify in Boston Calling extortion trial » Boston Herald

Easthampton City Council to consider wage theft ordinance » Gazette Net

Editorial: As it closes, Hampshire Council of Governments needs state to step in » Gazette Net

Our View: It's up to us to restore civility » Cape Cod Times

Dan Koh dodges hot seat? » Lowell Sun

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito Discusses Personal Approach to Politics in Massachusetts » NECN

Weymouth Mayor to face challenger in November election » Patriot Ledger

Nurses struggling with addiction turn to hospital drugs » Boston Herald

One drugstore dispensed a lot of painkillers. But that’s not the whole story » Boston Globe

In a flash of clarity, lives marred by drugs find meaning » Boston Globe

Walsh authorizes opioid OD kits for city buildings » Boston Herald

Protecting police: Bill would require stiffer punishment for assaulting cops » Boston Herald

Education, Census, Opioid Task Force Highlights In State Budget For Mark » iBerkshires

What's a few billion among friends? » Sentinel & Enterprise

Baker’s soft hand not helping commonwealth » Boston Herald

Lawyers: Secrets, abuse can thrive under cover of NDAs » Boston Herald

Indian Affairs panel struggles to fill vacancies » The Eagle Tribune

Bump lagging on required audits » Commonwealth Magazine

Mass Cultural Council weathers Boston Herald storm » Commonwealth Magazine

Legislators call for statewide probe on nondisclosure agreements » Boston Herald

Registry of Motor Vehicles computer system under scrutiny in scandal » Boston Herald

Local woman fights for better MBTA access » Newburyport News

Hearing Monday on North-South Rail Link » Boston Herald

Time to Capitalize on Momentum for the MBTA’s Capital Investment Plan » Banker & Tradesman

Proposal for free WRTA service carries a $3M problem » Worcester Telegram

Massachusetts Lawmakers Get A Do-Over Hearing For RMV » New England Public Radio

Columbia Gas to pay $143M settlement for explosions, shutdown » Boston Herald

Renewable groups pressure governor on wind price caps » South Coast Today

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10:00am Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Rep. Dan Ryan's Summer Fundraiser

10:00am Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Joint Committee on Transportation, Oversight Hearing

1:00pm Criminal Justice Task Force on Juvenile Age, State House, Room 428

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

1:00pm Senate Session, Full Formal Session

5:30pm Taco Night Fundraiser for Springfield City Council Candidate Victor Davila

9:30am Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing, Mass. Gaming Commission, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:30pm Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on 89.7 Boston Public Radio, WGBH Studios, 1 Guest Street, Brighton

5:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Lowell City Council Candidate Jeff Thomas

6:00pm Rep. Nika Elugardo's Birthday Party

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for Marlborough Mayoral Candidate Keith St. John

6:00pm Roxbury Fundraiser for Worcester School Committee Candidate Dr. Cara Berg Powers

6:30pm Campaign Kickoff for Weymouth Town Councilor Becky Haugh

7:00pm Rugelach with Ruth Balser to benefit JALSA, Address provided upon RSVP, Newton

7:00pm Sen. Joe Boncore and Rep. William Straus on Greater Boston with Jim Braude, WGBH Studios, 1 Guest Street, Brighton

11:00am Congresswoman Katherine Clark on 89.7 Boston Public Radio, WGBH Studios, 1 Guest Street, Brighton