10:00am Commonwealth Commentary with Sen. Jennifer Flanagan, Senate Reading Room

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

2:00pm Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Public Hearing

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr

5:30pm Pasta Dinner for State Rep. Candidate Natalie Higgins with Congressman Jim McGovern

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr

5:30pm Pasta Dinner for State Rep. Candidate Natalie Higgins with Congressman Jim McGovern

6:00pm Backyard Politics with Congressman Seth Moulton

6:00pm National Day of German Unity, Great Hall & Grand Staircase

6:00pm Backyard Politics with Congressman Seth Moulton

AFL-CIO: Prosecuting Teamsters in 'Top Chef' case would harm unions » Boston Herald

As transgender law goes into effect, opponents plot repeal » Politico

GUV PUTS A CORK IN WINE BOTTLE BILL » State House News Service

No, Obama hasn't forgotten about Martha Coakley's loss to Scott Brown » Boston Globe

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals lays off 22% of workforce; CEO steps down » Boston Business Journal

Mansfield pet lover joins movement to end puppy mills in Massachusetts » The Sun Chronicle

Union Square developers pitch urban marketplace » Boston Globe

?Boston Globe move downtown delayed by several months » Boston Business Journal

Morgan Stanley charged with running unethical sales contests: regulator » Reuters

Massachusetts transgender law now in effect » WWLP 22

New Massachusetts transgender rights law goes into effect » Boston Herald

Hackers now have wider choice of weapons » Boston Globe

Educators accused of sexual misconduct often find new posts » Boston Globe

Dr. Paula Johnson Inaugurated As Wellesley College's First African-American President » WBUR

Berkshire Hills School District officials continue to explore shared services options » Berkshire Eagle

College Town: Fighting oil spills focus of WPI project » Worcester Telegram

Massachusetts court to hear suit against Deepwater Horizon spill activists » Tribune News Services

For Doctors Trained Abroad, Challenges To Practicing Medicine Often Insurmountable » WBUR

This proposal is causing outcry among Massachusetts nurses — 5 things to know about their upcoming testimonies » Becker's Hospital Review

Boston firms aren't planning for big pay boosts in 2017 » Boston Globe

Union representing janitors averts strike » Boston Globe

AFL-CIO visits 'Top Chef' intimidation case, says prosecution of Teamsters will endanger future lawful pickets » The Republican

Strike averted, contract accord would give janitors 12 percent pay increase » State House News Service

After janitors' complaints, MBTA seeks info from vendors » State House News Service

Arciero, Nangle top local collectors of travel payouts » Lowell Sun

Vincent Plans More Legislation » Revere Journal

Postpartum depression commission may be renamed for Rep. Ellen Story » WWLP 22

Springfield City Council to debate charter schools, pet regulations » The Republican

Late-night MBTA service deserves another look » Boston Globe

Peggi Medeiros: Suffragettes faced men-y obstacles » South Coast Today

HAND: Libertarian ticket is upside down » The Sun Chronicle

Facing up to income inequality » Boston Globe

Disturbed by AG's ban of AR-15 variants » Worcester Telegram

Marc Folco: Lawsuit filed in response to Maura Healey's 'Enforcement Notice' » South Coast Today

Fernandes for House » Cape Cod Times

Editorial: CPA tough to swallow » Boston Herald

Can Charlie Baker Save the MassGOP from Extinction? » Boston Magazine

Donald H. Wong to hold campaign fundraiser Oct. 6 » Lynn Journal

Colarusso accuses Day of voting as "good old boy" » Wicked Local Stoneham

Baker Attends Yarmouth Fundraiser for Crocker, Schiavi » Cape Cod Online

Conservative activist will challenge state GOP chief » Boston Globe

Canning-Wilson Runs For Senate on Platform of Reducing Taxes, Fraud » iBerkshires

O'Brien drops out of race for Dem party chairmanship » State House News Service

'Yes on 4' to launch first TV ad on marijuana legalization » Boston Globe

'Yes on 4' marijuana legalization campaign's first TV ad, featuring retired cop, hits airwaves on Monday » The Republican

Curt Schilling says he's 'serious' about running against Elizabeth Warren » Boston Globe

Chabot: Kelly Ayotte, Maggie Hassan dodge ties to Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton » Boston Herald

Aylward will challenge for GOP chair's post » State House News Service

Barney Frank Explains Why More Pols Aren't Backing Legalized Weed » Boston Magazine

Canton businessman to pay $185,000 for illegal campaign contributions » Patriot Ledger

Obama Hasn't Forgotten Martha Coakley's 'Shaking Hands' at Fenway Gaffe » Boston Magazine

In re-elect bid, senator touts opposition to Healey's weapons crackdown » State House News Service

AG: Don't waste your vote on a third party candidate » State House News Service

Marijuana dispensaries remain a tough sell in many communities » Boston Globe

Baker's DPH backs Children's expansion » Commonwealth Magazine

Healthier school lunches on the menu » Newburyport News

Law enforcement: Long-term effects for legal weed » The Metro West Daily News

Criminal justice group opposing Department of Correction changes » State House News Service

Gloucester mayor fires police chief for 'unacceptable' behavior » Boston Herald

Gloucester police chief fired amid inquiry into conduct » Boston Globe

Mass. officials host Danish prince at wind power conference » State House News Service

AG Healey: Early-voting law is constitutional » Sentinel & Enterprise

Mass. environmental official Matthew Sisk resigns after alleged improper use of siren and lights » The Republican

Maura Healey says issues at DCR 'beyond the pale' » Boston Herald

Former DCR deputy "exhibited terrible judgment," Guv says » State House News Service

Uber finds a transit void to fill at North Shore Community College » Boston Globe

Boston says it does not need to apply taxi regulations to Uber, Lyft » Boston Globe

MBTA Behind In Implementing Technology That Could Have Averted New Jersey Train Accident » WGBH

Solar panels not always sunny » South Coast Today

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10:00am Commonwealth Commentary with Sen. Jennifer Flanagan, Senate Reading Room

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

2:00pm Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Public Hearing

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr

5:30pm Pasta Dinner for State Rep. Candidate Natalie Higgins with Congressman Jim McGovern

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr

5:30pm Pasta Dinner for State Rep. Candidate Natalie Higgins with Congressman Jim McGovern

6:00pm Backyard Politics with Congressman Seth Moulton

6:00pm National Day of German Unity, Great Hall & Grand Staircase

6:00pm Backyard Politics with Congressman Seth Moulton

Birthdays: Rep. Sarah Peake, Rep. Alice Peisch

1:00pm 2016 Paul Kahn Awards for PCA Service and PCA Awareness Day, Grand Staircase

5:30pm Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff's Birthday Party

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr

5:30pm Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff's Birthday Party

5:30pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr

6:30pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Yolanda Greaves

6:30pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Yolanda Greaves

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Joan Meschino's General Election Campaign Kick-Off

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Joan Meschino's General Election Campaign Kick-Off

5:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Joan Meschino with Attorney General Maura Healey

5:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Joan Meschino with Attorney General Maura Healey

5:30pm Millennial Initiative Fundraiser with Congressman Joe Kennedy III and City Council President Michelle Wu

5:30pm Meeting of the Mass. Special Legislative Commission on Postpartum Depression, House Member's Lounge

5:30pm Millennial Initiative Fundraiser with Congressman Joe Kennedy III and City Council President Michelle Wu

6:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Joe Boncore

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Jack Patrick Lewis with Rep. Tom Sannicandro

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Kate Campanale with Gov. Charlie Baker

6:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Joe Boncore

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Jack Patrick Lewis with Rep. Tom Sannicandro

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Kate Campanale with Gov. Charlie Baker

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:30pm China Open Day, Grand Staircase

5:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Chip Harrington with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

5:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Chip Harrington with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Oscar Camargo with Governor Mike Dukakis and Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff

6:00pm Reception for Rep. Donald Wong

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Jerry Parisella

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Oscar Camargo with Governor Mike Dukakis and Governor's Councilor Eileen Duff

6:00pm Reception for Rep. Donald Wong

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Jerry Parisella

6:30pm MassVote Annual Celebration - Champions of Democracy

6:30pm MassVote Annual Celebration - Champions of Democracy

7:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

7:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

4:00pm Doors and Drinks for Tsongas/Gregoire with Rep. Danielle Gregoire

4:00pm Doors and Drinks for Tsongas/Gregoire with Rep. Danielle Gregoire

5:30pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Adam Hinds with Senate President Stan Rosenberg and Sen. Ben Downing

5:30pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Adam Hinds with Senate President Stan Rosenberg and Sen. Ben Downing

7:00pm An Evening with Rep. Geoff Diehl and State Rep. Candidate Paul Girouard

7:00pm An Evening with Rep. Geoff Diehl and State Rep. Candidate Paul Girouard

MMA webinar reviews digital equity planning and programs » Mass. Municipal Association

Pressley, Warren Celebrate $1M Secured for Black Economic Council of Massachusetts » Office of Congressman Ayanna Pressley

Southcoast Health Recognized by the White House for Sustainability Efforts » Southcoast Health

House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect America’s National Security, Support U.S. Allies, Surge Humanitarian Aid to Gaza » Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan