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Happening Today House takes up transgender bill The House will meet to consider the transgender anti-discrimination bill and other items, House Chamber, 11 a.m. Hillary, Bon Jovi in Boston for fundraiser Democratic candidate for president Hillary Clinton, Attorney General Maura Healey and Jon Bon Jovi are among the planned attendees at a “Hillary Victory Fund” […]

Happening Today Tax Amnesty deadline The state Department of Revenue’s tax amnesty program ends Tuesday and DOR officials are urging those with unpaid taxes and past due returns to file an amnesty return online before the deadline to avoid penalties. Committee to review SJC emissions ruling The Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change […]

Happening Today Fallen Heroes Memorial Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh attend the dedication ceremony marking the opening of a permanent memorial “created for the sons and daughters of the Commonwealth who gave their lives since September 11, 2001 in service to the United States in the Global War on Terrorism,” 85 Northern Ave., […]

Happening Today Massachusetts Gaming Commission The Massachusetts Gaming Commission meets to discuss a number of issues, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston, 10 a.m.  Remembering the fallen since 9/11 Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Martin Walsh will join families and volunteers for a ceremony on Boston Common where the names of Massachusetts military heroes […]

Happening Today Senate resumes budget debate The state Senate is expected to resume budget deliberations today, Senate Chamber, State House, 10 a.m. State Police awards ceremony Gov. Charlie Baker attends the Massachusetts State Police 2016 Spring State House Awards Ceremony, Grand Staircase, State House, 11 a.m. MBTA fiscal control board to review budget The MBTA […]

Happening Today Senate budget debate The Senate plans to begin its debate over the fiscal year 2017 budget, Senate Chamber, 10 a.m. MCAS review The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meets to get an update on the development of the next-generation MCAS assessment and the associated review of the state’s English language arts and […]

Happening Today Express train from Worcester Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, U.S. Rep. James McGovern, Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack and other officials ride the new non-stop “Heart to Hub” express train from Worcester to Boston, with media events before, 7:15 a.m., Union Station, Worcester, and after, 9:15 a.m., South Station, Boston. U.S. energy secretary at BC […]

Happening Today Airline bag fees U.S. Senator Edward Markey joins Massport CEO Thomas Glynn and John Breyault of the National Consumers League for a press conference calling on airlines to suspend checked bag fees this summer in an effort to help alleviate long security checkpoint lines at airports, Terminal E Arrival level, Boston Logan International […]

Happening Today ‘Ask the Guv’ Gov. Charlie Baker is scheduled to appear on Boston Public Radio with co-hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan for their monthly “Ask the Guv” segment, WGBH-FM 89.7, 12 p.m. Clean Energy Day Clean energy leaders plan to set up a “business showcase” to highlight their work, with officials representing the […]

Happening Today Baker heads to Washington Gov. Charlie Baker has a busy day in the nation’s capital, meeting with Amtrak CEO Joe Boardman about recent Amtrak problems at South Station (11:30 a.m.), the state’s Congressional delegation to discuss the opioid crisis and other health care issues (12:30 p.m.) and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human […]