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  ADVERTISEMENT New from CommonWealth Beacon HOUSING: The Senate's economic development bill, which lawmakers have teed up for a vote this week, includes a provision that would require municipalities to allow duplexes as-of-right on all residentially zoned lots. Jennifer Smith dives in. ECONOMY: The Fed said economic activity in New England “ continued to expand ” thanks to the World Cup but that stressors remain. Increases in tourism and retail spending in New England were contrasted with increased demand for assistance among the region's low- and moderate-income households. Colin A. Young from State House News Service has the details. OPINION: The recently passed House bill touted as transparency legislation is anything but that, write Frank Bailey, president of the Pioneer Public Interest Law Center , and Mary Connaughton, director of transparency at the Pioneer Institute .   Navigating Massachusetts news deserts   July 20, 2026 By CommonWealth Beacon Staff Let's star...