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Today on Beacon Hill

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Health, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Election Laws, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

4:00pm Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission, Virtual Hearing

4:00pm , Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission

Birthdays: Rep. Aaron Michlewitz

“We always say we want a big tent and to bring anyone into the party, well Mr. Lyons, this was your opportunity to do that,” said Rep. Durant. “We always say if your gay, straight, Black, trans, Hispanic, it doesn’t matter as long as they believe in our ideals and Mr. Lyons missed the golden opportunity to do that.”

Rep. Peter Durant

Calling on state Committee Chairman Jim Lyons to resign over his refusal to reprimand a committeewoman for homophobic remarks.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Manchin comes out against election reform bill, reiterates opposition to changing filibuster » Boston Globe

Trump to GOP: Support candidates who ‘stand for our values’ » Boston Herald

Time ticking away, Democrats face wrenching test on agenda » Boston Globe

Civil Rights

Asian Americans who experienced COVID-related racism report increased levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD » Boston Globe

Data points to disparities among Asian Americans, a demographic that often is portrayed as monolithic » Boston Globe

Education

‘You made it’: Easthampton High hands out diplomas to 100 of the ‘strongest, most resilient’ graduates » Gazette Net

Holyoke High School’s ‘Class of champions’ ready for next chapter » Gazette Net

‘You have all made history’: Belchertown High School celebrates 171 graduates » Gazette Net

At Dartmouth College, first-year suicides a grim reminder of a year of loneliness » Boston Globe

State: Half Days Okay At School During Heatwave » State House News Service

Our View: A warm welcome to North's new school chief » The Sun Chronicle

Environment

It’s time to hit the beach. But expect fewer lifeguards this summer » Boston Globe

Editorial: Mass. chemical contamination a growing concern » Boston Herald

OTR: Rep. Lori Trahan taking patient approach with move toward green energy » WCVB

Federal

High court asked to review men-only draft registration law » Boston Globe

Health Care

FDA approves Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug, the first new medicine for the disease in 18 years » Boston Globe

Housing

‘It makes sense’: Stable housing improves health for low-income families, study finds » Boston Globe

Immigration

Harris targets corruption, immigration on Latin America trip » Boston Globe

Hodgson wants fed Homeland Security chief to restore ICE contract, demands apology » The Sun Chronicle

Labor

Baker Bids to Shift Professional Licensees to DPH » State House News Service

Local Government

Boston families trying to beat the heat find some splash parks bone dry » Boston Herald

Janey pauses surveillance network proposal that would connect 9 communities in Greater Boston » Boston Globe

Politics

Opinion: This independent once supported the GOP; no longer » Boston Globe

Considering statewide run, Hinds 'working to put together a team' as he ramps up fundraising » Berkshire Eagle

Boston mayoral fundraising, spending down in May as Kim Janey leads for month, Michelle Wu overall cash » Boston Herald

Mass. State Rep. Dr. Tami Gouveia Announces Run For Lieutenant Governor » WBZ

After ‘bigoted’ remarks, Baker says GOP leadership is out of touch with most Republicans’ beliefs » Boston Globe

Battenfeld: Charlie Baker’s anemic fundraising fades to new lows » Boston Herald

Campaign Notebook: Gouveia, Bero for LG | DiZoglio Files for Auditor » State House News Service

2022 race for lieutenant governor is beginning to shape up » The Associated Press (AP)

Public Health

Mass. reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, 126 cases, 34,665 vaccinations Sunday » Boston Globe

Baker: Nearly 4 million Mass. residents vaccinated » WHDH

Columnist Chelsea Kline: Let’s honor Tulsa by acting on policing locally » Gazette Net

Mass. AG: Sackler plan too little, too late » The Associated Press (AP)

New England’s success against COVID-19 could be a model » AP News

Massachusetts communities hit hardest by coronavirus now lag far behind in vaccinations » Boston Herald

Boston mulls coronavirus vaccine incentive program as effort continues to evolve » Boston Herald

State reports about 55 percent of Mass. population fully vaccinated Sunday » Boston Globe

OTR: Rep. Lori Trahan continues to push for targeted COVID-19 vaccine outreach » WCVB

Public Safety

Driver linked to downtown construction site deaths has spotty record. Company involved has history of workplace safety infractions » Boston Globe

With a legal challenge, the Dennis White case could drag on for years, stalking former mayor Martin J. Walsh » Boston Globe

Editorial: The public deserves a say on whether to expand security-camera network » Boston Globe

Worcester police officer to be remembered at funeral Mass Thursday » Boston Globe

‘I’m not the one on trial here.’ Police Commissioner White’s ex-wife speaks out about abuse, his campaign to discredit her to save his job » Boston Globe

Worcester Police sets up fund for family of police officer who died, funeral will be Thursday » Boston Herald

Massachusetts series of drownings: Teen dies after Quincy beach drowning, Dedham teen in ‘critical’ condition, child recovered from Amesbury lake » Boston Herald

In wake of attacks on Asians, young Americans in Lowell raise their voices » Lowell Sun

‘It’s Disappointing,’ Marty Walsh Insists He Didn’t Know About Dennis White’s Domestic Issues » CBS Boston

Update: Markey walks back claim Russians were behind Steamship Authority cyberattack » Cape Cod Times

Janey fires Dennis White as Boston police commissioner » Boston Globe

State Finance

Senators cast their votes on amendments to $47.7B Massachusetts budget » Lowell Sun

State Government

Gov. Baker Thwarts Legislative Efforts to Control Federal Aid, Awards $26.3 Million to Methuen » WHAV

OTR: Should Massachusetts Legislature be involved in allocating federal aid funds? » WCVB

Baker Boosts COVID Relief Money For Underfunded Communities, But Battle Over The Balance Remains » WGBH

Tiff erupts over building blocks for new political districts » News 22 WWLP.com

Taxation

Lawmakers urged to reject film tax credit limits » Eagle-Tribune

Transportation

Opinion: Getting from here to there » Boston Globe

TCI ‘doesn’t makes sense’ in Massachusetts, former proponent says as Connecticut pulls out » Boston Herald

MBTA Advisory Board calls for urgent action on creating permanent governing panel for transit agency » Boston Globe

Opinion: When it comes to autonomous vehicles, seniors can lead the way » Boston Globe

Connecticut drops out of TCI compact, Massachusetts among few remaining states » Boston Herald

Ransomware attack still affecting Massachusetts Steamship Authority ticketing » WCVB

Transpo Emissions Pact Down to Minimum Three Members » State House News Service

Utilities

Baker, Guvs Urge Biden to Keep Offshore Wind a Priority » State House News Service

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 6/7

Birthdays: Rep. Aaron Michlewitz

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Health, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Election Laws, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

4:00pm Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission, Virtual Hearing

4:00pm , Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission

Tuesday - 6/8

10:00am Joint Committee on Higher Education, Public Hearing

10:30am Joint Committee on Labor & Workforce Development, Public Hearing

11:00am LGBT Aging Commission, Virtual Hearing

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

12:00pm Special Joint Committee on Redistricting, Public Hearing

1:00pm Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Via Zoom

1:00pm Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Public Hearing

Wednesday - 6/9

9:00am Race, Equity & Business hosted by the Boston Business Journal, Via Zoom

10:00am Government Affairs Forum: Attorney General Maura Healey hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Via webcast

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Constitutional Convention, Constitutional Convention

7:00pm The People's House Campaign: Public Narrative Workshop, Via webcast

7:00pm Public Narrative Workshop with Act on Massachusetts and Sunrise Boston, Virtual Hearing

Thursday - 6/10

11:00am Mass. State Lottery Commission Public Hearing, Via conference call

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

Friday - 6/11

Birthdays: Attorney General Andrea Campbell

10:00am Special Legislative Commission to Study and Examine the Civil Service Law, Virtual Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Education, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness & Management, Public Hearing

1:00pm Department of Correction and Sheriff's Department Funding, Virtual Hearing


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