POLITICO Massachusetts Playbook, The local DONALD TRUMP — The legal SPORTS BETTING landscape — ‘No confidence’ for MEEHAN from UMass Boston faculty
The local DONALD TRUMP — The legal SPORTS BETTING landscape — ‘No confidence’ for MEEHAN from UMass Boston faculty
05/15/2018 06:59 AM EDT
By Lauren Dezenski (ldezenski@politico.com; @LaurenDezenski) with Brent D. Griffiths (bgriffiths@politico.com; @BrentGriffiths)
GOOD MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. Welcome to Monday.
MASSACHUSETTS' DONALD TRUMP — Republican gubernatorial contender Scott Lively offered insight on his insurgent campaign strategy to his supporters (and everyone else subscribed to his email list): He plans to be the Massachusetts answer to Donald Trump.
Just as at the state GOP convention, Lively says he is trying to craft his campaign around Trump's '16 presidential bid (as well as Ronald Reagan by going "low-tech, old-school, and boots-on-the-ground").
The anti-LGBT pastor calls on his supporters to do three things: 1. Not to participate in any poll about the campaign (Lively writes that his supporters should "Boycott them completely because we want the media and the Baker Backers think we have NO CHANCE.") 2. Register as Republicans to "take back the party" and 3. Volunteer for Lively's campaign, which requires a self-described litmus test: "We will not accept anyone who refuses to support and defend the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution as written and understood by the Founders," he writes.
Despite Lively's hopes for an upset, the extent to which Gov. Charlie Baker has to acknowledge Lively is still essentially non-existent. Baker retains the benefit of incumbency and consistently strong support among Massachusetts voters, in spite of the heartburn from the far-right insurgent primary battle this summer. Lively is also hitting the campaign trail, where he'll likely highlight Baker's absence from the trail until August when the governor has said he plans to begin campaigning in earnest. Lively will be at a gubernatorial forum tonight on gun violence (alongside Democrats Bob Massie and Jay Gonzalez).
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TODAY - Gov. Charlie Baker will join Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack, MBTA General Manager Luis Ramirez, CRRC Massachusetts Vice President Jia Bo and other MBTA and CRRC Corporation Limited officials for a tour of a new Orange Line car at Wellington Station — LG Karyn Polito, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin, MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, state Rep. Randy Hunt and other members of the Cape Cod legislative delegation to commemorate the naming of the Route 149 Overpass at Exit 5 on Route 6 as "First Responders Appreciation Overpass" to honor all first responders in the Commonwealth — AG Maura Healey continues her town hall meetings with constituents around the state, this time in Kingston.
THE TSONGAS ARENA —
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK - State Rep. Jennifer Benson endorses Rufus Gifford, from the Gifford campaign: Benson said "Rufus is the best candidate for the 3rd district. He is an energetic and optimistic candidate who has been taking the time to listen to voters all across the district. He's been on the front lines when our country has done big, bold things—from the Affordable Care Act to the Paris Climate Agreement—and I think he is the best person to deliver results for the district." The 37th Middlesex district includes parts of Acton, Ayer, Boxborough, Shirley, Harvard, and Lunenburg.
- "Former MA-3 Candidate and 2014 Lieutenant Governor Nominee Steve Kerrigan Endorses Barbara L'Italien for Congress," from the L'Italien campaign: "Following Wednesday's debate at Fitchburg State University, former Massachusetts Third District congressional candidate and 2014 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor Steve Kerrigan announced his endorsement of state senator Barbara L'Italien."
- "Trahan touts ties to 3rd District," by Aaron Curtis, Lowell Sun: "Third Congressional District candidate Lori Trahan was again in the Mill City where she grew up Monday to highlight her goals in office including reducing the corruptive influence of money in politics, making college education and health care affordable, and building workplace equality. During her address to supporters at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, Trahan described the current administration and Republican Congress as a disaster for working and middle class families."
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DATELINE BEACON HILL —
- "Gov. Baker On Stalled Opioid Legislation, Marijuana Legalization," by Brendan Deady, WGBH News: "The legislative session on Beacon Hill is approaching its end and lawmakers still have a few major bills to pass before they break for summer and shift their attention towards campaigning for re-election. One of these priorities is the governor's second major piece of opioid legislation, which has stalled since he first introduced the bill last fall. WGBH's Morning Edition Host Joe Mathieu spoke to Governor Baker in his office at the Statehouse about the legislation and how the introduction of recreational marijuana could factor into his plan to move forward with his campaign against opioids."
- "Massachusetts should look into legalized sports betting, Gov. Charlie Baker says," by Gintautas Dumcius, MassLive.com: "Hours after the US Supreme Court ruled that a federal ban on sports betting is unconstitutional, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said he'll be talking with leaders in the Massachusetts House and Senate about the possibility of legalizing sports betting here."
- "As states race ahead with sports betting, DeLeo flags integrity issue," by Colin A. Young, State House News Service: "As other states scramble to begin accepting bets on sporting events, the speaker of the Massachusetts House said it remains 'a big question' whether Massachusetts will authorize sports betting this session. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states are now free to legalize and regulate sports betting, and right out of the gate Massachusetts has found itself outside the lead pack."
- "Bill seeks to make it illegal for police in Massachusetts to have sex with people in custody," by Jacqueline Tempera, MassLive.com: "Massachusetts law does not explicitly prohibit police from having sex with people in their custody. A bill by two Democratic state representatives, heard before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary Monday afternoon, would change that."
- "Massachusetts doctors urge Gov. Charlie Baker to speak out against proposed food stamp reforms," by Shira Schoenberg, MassLive.com: "A group of 170 Massachusetts doctors and several health care organizations are urging Gov. Charlie Baker to publicly oppose Republican attempts nationally to place further restrictions on food stamps. 'Restricting access to SNAP or cutting benefit levels threaten the health of our patients and make our job treating illness more difficult and costly,' the doctors wrote."
ON THE STUMP —
- "3 candidates for Berkshire District Attorney to face off in Wednesday debate," by Dick Lindsay, The Berkshire Eagle: "The three candidates in the race for Berkshire District Attorney will debate for the first time Wednesday. Private attorneys Andrea Harrington and Judith Knight and current Berkshire District Attorney Paul Caccaviello will face off at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 68 on Wendell Avenue."
WOOD WAR — Herald: "DOCS' OPIOID SELLOUT," "PARQUET PREACHER" — Globe: "Ruling expands sports betting," "Chaos and carnage at Gaza border," "Barriers high for women as firefighters," "'Sweet Caroline?" No! No! No!" "Taking back the streetwear."
THE LOCAL ANGLE -
- "Here's what the sports gambling ruling means for Mass.," by Andy Rosen, Boston Globe: "The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that states can legalize sports betting. The decision could have ramifications for the Massachusetts gaming industry, including its casinos now under construction and the Boston-based fantasy sports startup DraftKings."
- "UMass Boston faculty leaders declare 'no confidence' in UMass President Marty Meehan, trustees," by Gintautas Dumcius, MassLive.com: "The war of words between furious UMass Boston faculty leaders and UMass President Marty Meehan escalated even further as the group, seeking to halt a plan to purchase a small private college's property and assets, declared they have "no confidence" in Meehan and the university system's board of trustees. Assailing UMass Amherst's proposed purchase of Mount Ida College in Newton, the UMass Boston Faculty Council on Monday issued a rare rebuke of Meehan and the 22-member board of trustees overseeing the system's five campuses."
- "Healey leaving Babson College post next summer," by Colin A. Young, State House News Service: "Former lieutenant governor and Republican gubernatorial nominee Kerry Healey plans to step down as president of Babson College next year after leading the private business-focused school for six years. Babson announced Monday that Healey will leave the president's post in June 2019, at the turn of the college's first century."
- "How John Henry Overcame His Doubts And Decided To Buy The Boston Globe," by Dan Kennedy, WGBH News: "Some of the other prospective buyers had offered more. But Times Co. executives were said to be swayed by two factors: Henry was willing to pay cash, making for an uncomplicated, straightforward transaction; and company officials were reluctant to take the public-relations hit that would have come by selling to owners who would turn around and make drastic cuts."
- "Airbnb Ramps Up Marketing Campaign Against Proposed Boston Regulations," by Meghna Chakrabarti and Chris Citorik, WBUR: "Last week, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh submitted a new proposal to regulate short term rentals. Airbnb has launched an ad campaign pushing for less restrictive regulations in Boston."
- "Fire service jobs are elusive for many women in Boston and beyond," by Meghan E. Irons, Boston Globe: "... Today, data show, women are a small percentage of the nation's fire services, including in Boston, where just 16 of the city's 1,500 firefighters are women — about 1 percent. The small number of women on the city's force came into sharp focus this week following a Boston Globe report that chronicled the stories of six current and former female firefighters who said their complaints of harassment and discrimination have been poorly managed by department administrators."
- "Over 64.8 million ride-hailing trips were taken last year in Massachusetts," by The Associated Press: "Each day last year, on average, more than 177,000 people across Massachusetts took out their cellphones, opened a ride-hailing app and summoned a driver -- a total of about 64.8 million trips in 2017. The number is a testament to the explosive growth of ride hailing companies, which are quickly reshaping transportation options, threatening taxi services and forcing city planning and public transit officials to rethink the impact the services have on traditional urban transportation networks and traffic patterns."
- "Two Berkshire Museum works fetch combined $1.16 million," by Benjamin Cassidy, The Berkshire Eagle: "The first two publicly auctioned Berkshire Museum artworks since the announcement of the institution's "New Vision" project last July have been sold for a combined $1.16 million. Henry Moore's "Three Seated Women" and Francis Picabia's "Force Comique" fetched $240,000 and $920,000 hammer prices, respectively, at Sotheby's Impressionist & Modern Art Evening Sale on Monday night."
- "New life or death knell for Falmouth neighborhood?," by Christine Legere, Cape Cod Times: "A shady lane overlooking Megansett Bay was developed as part of Falmouth's burgeoning tourist industry at the turn of the century, when transportation by train and then by automobile made the seaside location an attractive destination. Because Abbies Lane isn't in a historic district, homes there have little protection. Many are considered historically significant, but such a designation only delays demolition for six months under the town's demolition delay bylaw."
- "Chatham town meeting bans retail pot shops," by Doug Fraser, Cape Cod Times: "Voters at town meeting Monday night supported a ban on marijuana retail businesses, independent testing laboratories, cultivators and product manufacturers. Most selectmen have been dead-set against any nonmedical marijuana business locating in town."
- "Debate on pot ban heats up in Peabody," by Mary Markos, The Salem News: "Residents are starting to speak up about the mayor's campaign to ban recreational pot. "There are strong feelings on both sides of this issue and there will be plenty more opportunities for residents to speak in favor or against as the process moves forward," City Councilor Anne Manning-Martin said Monday."
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