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9:00am Dept. of Transitional Assistance Client Celebration, Great Hall

11:00am Mass. State Police Fall Awards Ceremony, Grand Staircase & Great Hall

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

“Trump has clearly changed the Republican Party. If he wins, it gets even stronger. If he loses, you still will see a lot of new people in the GOP engaged and supporting candidates who reflect their values.”

State Representative Geoff Diehl

Speaking about Donald Trump and his impact on the Republican party.

News By Category
Business

Which candidate is better for Boston startups? » Boston Globe

City expects to take in more than twice what it gave GE in tax breaks » Boston Globe

AT&T raises concerns about media concentration with Time Warner deal » Boston Globe

TelexFree principal expected to plead guilty » Worcester Telegram

State's highest court to hear EMC shareholder suit appeal » Boston Herald

Airbnb running image ad ahead of debate over rental market regulation » State House News Service

Education

Sorry, dude. If Mass. legalizes marijuana, you can't use it on campus » Boston Globe

Baker to address pro-charter group in NYC » The Salem News

Cutting-edge science: UMass, state formally launch $150M life sciences institute at flagship » Gazette Net

School committees register opposition to Question 2 with guv » State House News Service

Environment

As state's landfills shut down, disposal dilemma mounts » Worcester Telegram

Mass. Designs Program to Increase Access to Local Food » eco RI

Health Care

HPC won't conduct full review of Children's-South Shore Medical Center affiliation » State House News Service

Human Services

As Number Of Syrian Refugees Resettled In Mass. Increases, Community Support Grows05:10 » WBUR

Judiciary

State tracks pot plants with helicopters » Commonwealth Magazine

Legislative

Little support for '16 sales-tax holiday » Lowell Sun

Local Government

Politi-Beat Sunday Roundup: Clerks on the front line aren't amused by Trump's election rigging conspiracies » Herald News

Marty Walsh's pal Joe Rull emerges as key player » Boston Herald

What Orange People Clinging To Inner Tubes In Boston Channel Says About Refugee Crisis » WBUR

Fitchburg mayor's roast offered good laughs for a good cause » Sentinel & Enterprise

Opinion

Clinton's policies are a nod to Constitution, not a rap on religion » Boston Globe

A wild pitch from Schilling » Boston Globe

Fetherston: Healey's gun rule violates trust » The Metro West Daily News

Robichaud: Brace yourself for yet another state tax attack » Boston Herald

UMass Cambridge: Making Harvard University public will solve its workers' problems - and the Commonwealth's higher ed crisis » Dig Boston

Federal apprenticeship grant deserves a longer life (Editorial) » The Republican

Letter: Laplante will look out for taxpayers in Senate » Eagle Tribune

Politics

THE COLUMN: Wofford stands squarely beside Trump » Lowell Sun

'No on 2' supporters rally near Charlie Baker home » Boston Herald

Chabot: Charlie Baker needs to be on board with Donald Trump train movement » Boston Herald

Schilling asks Tapper: Why do Jews vote Democrat? » CNN

Tierney, Cousins spend campaign funds for charity, meals » The Salem News

Curt Schilling's candidate flirtations not yet taken seriously » Politico

House Top 40: Flipping Control Still A Tough Task For Democrats » WBUR

HINGHAM: Opponents, supporters weigh in on marijuana question » Wicked Local Hingham

MEET THE 12TH NORFOLK CANDIDATE - John Rogers » Wicked Local Norwood

Widow of state trooper appears in ad opposing marijuana legalization » Boston Herald

Public Health

Analysis: Despite Polls Showing Support For Legal Pot In Mass., Some Caution » WBUR

Lack of nearby medical marijuana dispensaries a hardship for Berkshire patients » The Associated Press (AP)

Public Safety

Roots of violence -- Brockton to discuss problems, solutions » The Enterprise

Police ready to comply with new law on sexual assault evidence » Worcester Telegram

State Finance

DeLeo, Baker differ over budget deficit » Lowell Sun

State Government

The State's 1st Early Voting Period Kicks Off Monday » WBUR

Transportation

Lawmaker wants state to reopen commuter rail contract » Boston Globe

T skirts records request (again) amid privatization fight » Boston Herald

DeLeo "not sold" on privatization of MBTA driver jobs » State House News Service

Farewell To Toll Booths; Or, Another Case Of Bait And Switch » WGBH

US needs a mobility moonshot » Commonwealth Magazine

Transportation investments needed one way or another » Commonwealth Magazine

Utilities

Markey: Media deal underscores need for broadband privacy rules » State House News Service

Measuring the impact of offshore wind, hydro » Commonwealth Magazine

Berkshire Gas proposes major new distribution main to lift moratorium in upper Pioneer Valley » The Republican

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 10/24

9:00am Dept. of Transitional Assistance Client Celebration, Great Hall

11:00am Mass. State Police Fall Awards Ceremony, Grand Staircase & Great Hall

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Tuesday - 10/25

12:00pm State Library Author Talk with Julie Winch, State Library, Room 341

4:30pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Susan LaPlante with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

4:30pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Susan LaPlante with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

5:00pm Rep. Paul Mark's Fall Festival Fundraiser

5:00pm Rep. Paul Mark's Fall Festival Fundraiser

6:00pm Backyard Politics with Congressman Seth Moulton

6:00pm Reception for Rep. Josh Cutler

6:00pm Backyard Politics with Congressman Seth Moulton

6:00pm Reception for Rep. Josh Cutler

6:30pm Meet and Greet & Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Kris Aleksov

6:30pm Spaghetti Dinner for State Rep. Candidate Thomas "Frank" Ardinger with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

6:30pm Meet and Greet & Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Kris Aleksov

6:30pm Spaghetti Dinner for State Rep. Candidate Thomas "Frank" Ardinger with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

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

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

Wednesday - 10/26

8:00am Worcester Fundraiser for Auditor Suzanne Bump

8:00am Worcester Fundraiser for Auditor Suzanne Bump

9:00am Manufacturing Month Celebration, Grand Staircase

11:00am UMass Medical School 2016 Health Fair, Great Hall

11:45am Joint Committee on Revenue, Public Hearing

1:00pm Acupuncture Day, Nurses Hall

1:00pm Joint Committee on Transportation, Public Hearing

5:30pm Re-Election Rally for State Rep. Matt Muratore with Sen. Vinny deMacedo

5:30pm Reception for Rep. Evandro Carvalho

5:30pm Re-Election Rally for State Rep. Matt Muratore with Sen. Vinny deMacedo

5:30pm Reception for Rep. Evandro Carvalho

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Juana Matias

6:00pm Women's Event in Boston with Congresswoman Katherine Clark, City Council President Michelle Wu, and State Auditor Suzanne Bump

6:00pm Women for State Rep. Candidate Natalie Higgins Fundraiser

6:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Juana Matias

6:00pm Women's Event in Boston with Congresswoman Katherine Clark, City Council President Michelle Wu, and State Auditor Suzanne Bump

6:00pm Women for State Rep. Candidate Natalie Higgins Fundraiser

6:30pm Sen. Sal DiDomenico's Annual Fall Fundraiser

6:30pm Sen. Sal DiDomenico's Annual Fall Fundraiser

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

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

Thursday - 10/27

Birthdays: Rep. Paul Donato

7:00pm Mass. Women's Political Caucus 29th Annual Tribute to Abigail Adams

8:00am Fundraiser for Congressman Jim McGovern

8:00am Fundraiser for Congressman Jim McGovern

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson

6:00pm Reception for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

6:00pm Fundraiser for Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson

6:00pm Reception for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

6:30pm A Performance with James Taylor to Benefit Hillary Clinton

6:30pm Party and Fundraiser for Rep. Dan Hunt

6:30pm A Performance with James Taylor to Benefit Hillary Clinton

6:30pm Party and Fundraiser for Rep. Dan Hunt

7:00pm Mass. Women's Political Caucus 29th Annual Tribute to Abigail Adams

Friday - 10/28

Birthdays: Rep. Paul McMurtry

10:30am SPECIAL COMMISSION ON ONLINE GAMING, FANTASY SPORTS GAMING AND DAILY FANTASY SPORTS, State House, Room 222

11:00am Diwali 2016, Grand Staircase & Great Hall

12:00pm Luncheon for State Rep. Candidate Caroline Colarusso with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

12:00pm Luncheon for State Rep. Candidate Caroline Colarusso with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito

5:30pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr and Barnstable County Commissioner Candidate Mark Forest

5:30pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Julian Cyr and Barnstable County Commissioner Candidate Mark Forest

6:00pm Reception for Rep. John Rogers

6:00pm Rep. Jim Cantwell's 50th Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser

6:00pm Reception for Rep. John Rogers

6:00pm Rep. Jim Cantwell's 50th Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser


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