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Today on Beacon Hill

10:00am Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth, Virtual Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Education, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

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

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

Must-Reads

Lindsey Graham and Mike Lee personally vetted Trump’s fraud claims, new book says. They were unpersuaded. » Washington Post

MN: Police overhaul measure back on ballot as Minneapolis voters head to polls » Axios

This powerful Democrat linked to fossil fuels will craft the US climate plan » Boston Globe

‘Nobody Knows Where It Came From’: Former FDA Head Says ‘Arbitrary’ Six-Foot Social Distancing Highlights CDC’s ‘Lack Of Rigor’ » The Daily Caller

“I Am the Face of the Democratic Party”: Eric Adams and the Hopes of Radical Centrism » Vanity Fair

Gateway growth: Small, diverse cities around Boston saw some of the biggest population increases » Boston Business Journal

Liberals get ready to grab wheel of Dem agenda » Politico

Joint Dreams: How An Unlikely Friendship Reshaped Medical Marijuana Rules In Massachusetts » WBUR

How Accounting Giants Craft Favorable Tax Rules From Inside Government » New York Times

Gov. Hochul orders release of 191 Rikers Island inmates amid ‘hell on earth’ conditions at jail » New York Daily News

Lucas: Biden’s missteps defining his presidency » Boston Herald

Mass. teachers union: MCAS test ‘has allowed white supremacy to flourish' in public schools » Boston Herald

Waivers sought for jobless workers who were 'overpaid' benefits » The Eagle Tribune

A murky battle over religious beliefs and COVID-19 vaccination continues » Boston Globe

Rep. Pressley Reflects On Loss By Black Mayoral Candidates; No Endorsement Yet » WGBH

These six Massachusetts district attorneys spend a combined $3,534.41 a month on leased cars — and taxpayers foot the bill » Berkshire Eagle

“Outside Massachusetts, Boston is seen as a liberal bastion . . . but the mayors have tended to be the lunch bucket Democrats — more traditional Boston Democrats, not Elizabeth Warren Democrats.” This race, he added, “has the potential to be a referendum on just how progressive Boston is.”

David Guarino, a Democratic political strategist who did not work for any of the candidates.

With the contest between Wu and Essaibi George, either candidate’s victory would mark a transformation for a city with a painful reputation for intolerance. But the contest between them will also test Boston’s appetite for change.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Senate parliamentarian sets back Democrats’ immigration push » Boston Globe

Biden pitching partnership after tough stretch with allies » Boston Globe

Jen Psaki offers details and precision as White House press secretary, and her fame is growing » Boston Globe

McCaughey: Democrats out to trash American work ethic » Boston Herald

Business

Lawmaker seeks 'Made in America' building rules » The Eagle Tribune

Boston gym owners petition against mask mandate » Boston Herald

Domestic Relations

Child marriage opponents await Massachusetts legislative action » Boston.com

Education

How should schools keep students safe this year? Here’s what the experts recommend » Boston Globe

Hundreds of students protest outside UMass fraternity house alleging sexual assault » Boston Globe

Feds to review New Bedford schools’ reporting of arrest data » New Bedford Light

Role Of MCAS Exam Continues to Rile Education World » State House News Service

Parents Demand Remote Learning Option Amid Delta Spike » State House News Service

Massachusetts community colleges are requiring vaccines » Boston Business Journal

Environment

A tree worth preserving: UMass students get close-up lesson in the battle against Dutch elm disease » Gazette Net

Some shark species better at surviving catch and release: New England Aquarium-led study » Boston Herald

Swampscott lawmakers eye federal money to address King's Beach wastewater » Wicked Local

Health Care

Editorial: Caring for new moms shouldn’t depend on who pays the bill » Boston Globe

As pandemic hits 'crisis situation' in city, UMass Memorial's Dickson appeals to St. Vincent Hospital nurses, management to end stalemate » Worcester Telegram

Housing

Evictions happening less today than pre-COVID » Commonwealth Magazine

Human Services

State report: United Arc failed to manage clients’ health conditions, staff training » Gazette Net

Immigration

US starts deporting Haitian migrants; ‘Heartless,’ says Boston-area Haitian community » Boston Herald

Labor

Workers are going back to the office, just not how they expected to » Boston Globe

Taunton unemployment fraudsters 'stole' mayor's name to file claim » Taunton Gazette

Bio Sector Seeks to Widen Talent Pipelines » State House News Service

Legislative

Beacon Hill Roll Call: A look at bills approved so far » Lowell Sun

Local Government

Backlash after Beverly residents question qualifications of city’s only Black school committee member » Boston Globe

Vaccine mandate for 18,000 Boston workers rolls out Monday » Boston Herald

Jasiel Correia faces prison for corruption. Here's what you should know before sentencing » The Herald News

Should a Bourne School Committee member resign because of her TikTok videos? Some say yes » Cape Cod Times

Holyoke poised to cut mayoral field to two on Tuesday » Gazette Net

Politics

On Tuesday, 4 North Adams mayoral candidates will be narrowed to 2 before historic vote in November » Berkshire Eagle

Editorial: Important days for voters in Holyoke, Northampton » Gazette Net

Voters to cast ballots in more preliminary mayoral elections Tuesday » Boston Globe

Two Maine selectmen face recall after carting off local farmer’s pot » Boston Globe

Michelle Wu shies away from ‘progressive’ label with mayoral election in sight » Boston Herald

Top city officials prepped for first run of new election system in Tuesday preliminary » Lowell Sun

Kim Janey thanks supporters, does not endorse either finalist for mayor » Boston Herald

Keller @ Large: Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu Says Boston ‘Can’t Afford To Just Nibble Around The Edges Of The Status Quo’ » CBS Boston

Influence of Campbell and Janey Expected to Remain in Boston Mayoral Race » NBC Boston

OTR: Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty breaks down mayoral preliminary election results » WCVB

In Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, a tale of two neighborhoods » Boston Globe

Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi-George make their case for Boston’s Black voters » Boston Herald

Public Health

Opinion: Secrets and stigma lead to record number of opioid overdose deaths » Boston Globe

Opinion: Does giving money to people with substance use disorder ‘enable’ them? It’s complicated. » Boston Globe

This unique buyback program aims to reduce needle litter in Boston » Boston Globe

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in younger children ages 5 to 11 » Boston Globe

Worcester to mandate masks in supermarkets, restaurants and other common spaces » Worcester Telegram

Salem mandates COVID tests for large October events » Salem News

COVID-19 death toll in US surpasses 1918 pandemic deaths; experts say it didn’t have to happen » Boston Globe

Public Safety

Coronavirus was the top cause of law enforcement deaths in the first six months of 2021, report says » Boston Globe

William Allen’s case for commutation » Commonwealth Magazine

Allen Commutation Case Gets Push As It Moves To Baker » State House News Service

State Government

Massachusetts state employee high-ups in line for extra big bucks next couple of paychecks » Boston Herald

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 9/20

10:00am Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth, Virtual Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Education, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

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

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

Tuesday - 9/21

10:00am PFAS Interagency Task Force, Virtual Hearing

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

10:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Public Hearing

11:00am Future of Work Commission, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

11:00am Joint Committee on Ways & Means, Public Hearing

1:00pm "Ask the AG" with Attorney General Maura Healey on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or wgbh.org/news

1:00pm Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, Public Hearing

Wednesday - 9/22

10:00am Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, Virtual Hearing

10:30am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

11:00am Boston Superintendent Brenda Cassellius on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or wgbh.org/news

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

2:00pm Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Public Hearing

Thursday - 9/23

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

11:00am Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

7:00pm Comedy Fundraiser for Rep. Shawn Dooley

Friday - 9/24

Birthdays: Rep. Kelly Pease

10:00am MassHealth Public Hearing, Via Zoom

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

11:00am Special Commission on Qualified Immunity, Virtual Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Veterans & Federal Affairs, Public Hearing

2:00pm Commission on Structural Racism in the Massachusetts Parole Process, Virtual Hearing

7:30pm Progressive Mass Trivia Night, Via Zoom


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