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Today on Beacon Hill

9:00am White Cane Awareness Day, Great Hall, State House

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:30am Special Senate Committee on Health Care Cost Containment and Reform, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

2:30pm Press Conference on Workplace Safety Bill, HB3633, Nurses Hall, State House

5:30pm East Boston Reception for Boston City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards

5:30pm East Boston Reception for Boston City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards

6:30pm Walpole Town Hall with Attorney General Maura Healey, Walpole High School, 275 Common Street, Walpole

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Peter Drosos

7:00pm City of Worcester Mayoral Candidates Debate, Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worchester

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Peter Drosos

“It was like a bad cartoon,” she said. “He’s chasing me around the desk, trying to get his hands on me. And I kept saying, ‘You don’t want to do this. You don’t want to do this. I have little children at home. Please don’t do this.’ ”

Senator Elizabeth Warren

Speaking up about her own experience with sexual harassment.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Elizabeth Warren starts warming up to the media » Boston Globe

Neal rejects Republican tax plan in weekly Democratic address » State House News Service

Sen. Warren Calls for Probe After VA Medical Center Death » US News and World Report

Elizabeth Warren finally busts out of her media bubble » Politico

Congressman And Veteran Says Trump Has A Pattern Of Disrespecting Troops » NPR

Rep. Kennedy talks about release of JFK documents » ABC 12

'People will die' under GOP budget plan, Bernie Sanders says in Somerville appearance » The Republican

Business

Fidelity looks at whether fund unit's culture is hostile to women » Boston Globe

Cape Tech construction vote Tuesday » WickedLocal Chatham

Delta sees big growth in Boston as airline looks to reclaim Logan terminal » Boston Business Journal

Eastie, Revere anti-casino activists take a brighter view of Amazon » Boston Business Journal

Gov. Baker Named Somerville Chamber Dinner's Keynote Speaker » Arlington Patch

Civil Rights

Worcester receives perfect score from LGBTQ rights org » Worcester Mag

Education

Cape Tech vote Oct. 24 » Wicked Local Yarmouth

State report favors 'independent taxation authority' for regional school districts » Worcester Telegram

Auditor: For incentive on regionalizing schools, dangle financial carrots » State House News Service

State rep. hopeful Barrett lays out vision on economy, education » State House News Service

As Empowerment Zone expands, Honors Academy and Commerce become two schools under one roof » The Republican

Worcester seeks help with influx of Puerto Rican students » Worcester Telegram

UMass Amherst sued over handling of sexual misconduct investigation, proceedings » Gazette Net

Governor Appoints Ivonne Vidal to HCC Board of Trustees » Business West

Environment

Farmland program turns 40 with 73,000 acres preserved across Massachusetts » The Republican

Right whale deaths called 'apocalyptic' » Cape Cod Times

Massachusetts lawmaker calls on state to enter Paris Climate Accord » WWLP 22

Housing

A Matter Of Rights » Banker & Tradesman

Human Services

Lawrence's Francisco Urena, is in Washington with new group boosting veterans services; he is state secretary of Veterans Affairs » Eagle Tribune

Insurance

Bill in consideration in Statehouse would give relief to dog owners on home insurance rates » The Berkshire Eagle

Legislative

Beacon Hill Roll Call » Worcester Telegram

High-Speed Rail, Criminal Justice, Cannabis Control: The Week Ahead On Beacon Hill » New England Public Radio

Local Government

Ordinance on Lowell books followed string of pit-bull incidents » Lowell Sun

Falmouth Selectmen Notes: Selectmen Approve Grant Application » Cape News

Proposed Provincetown funicular a monumental task » Cape Cod Times

Sanders makes city race endorsements, some objecting that choices twist agenda » Cambridge Day

Barnstable Receives Roadways Improvement Grant to Help Spur Investment » Cape Cod Online

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Boston celebrating its immigrants is cause for celebration » The Daily Free Press

A second term for Mayor Walsh » Boston Globe

JFK's other civil rights legacy » Boston Globe

The war on sugar » Boston Globe

To love God and neighbor, put a price on carbon pollution » The Metro West Daily News

Vargas' age no limit upon ability » Eagle Tribune

Don't discount Granite State's bid for Amazon » Newburyport News

Carr: Baker, O'Donnell undeserving of Gold Star attention » Boston Herald

Politics

Democratic candidate for governor visits Erving » The Recorder

L'Italien dressing down Koh on donation » Lowell Sun

Marty Walsh dominates Tito Jackson in new Globe poll » Boston Globe

Gov. Baker to attend Dumas reception » The Sun Chronicle

Simmons, Martino round out non-incumbents in council race » Eagle Tribune

Leominster at-large City Council hopefuls share their views » Sentinel & Enterprise

State, local representatives chat about politics at youth forum » The Recorder

Weymouth candidates to stump for votes » Wicked Local Weymouth

Survey: Marty Walsh leads Tito Jackson by 38 points » Boston Herald

Battenfeld: Marty Walsh cancels 'volunteer' day » Boston Herald

Top GE execs help fund Baker's reelection campaign » Boston Business Journal

Baker racks up cash for re-election bid » The Salem News

Vargas picks up endorsements of DeLeo, Coppinger » Eagle Tribune

Acton resident aims for GOP nomination to challenge Eldridge » Wicked Local Acton

Cambridge activists call Bernie Sanders' visit counter-productive » Wicked Local Somerville

Eldridge draw challenger from Harvard Business School official » The Lowell Sun

Public Health

Why Opioid Solutions Are Emerging from the Private Sector » New Boston Post

Brookline Commentary: Join in raising the tobacco age to 21 » Wicked Local Brookline

Island Lacks Abortion Access; Vineyard Women Must Travel Off Island » Vineyard Gazette

Special Report: Number of needles in Boston parks soars » Boston Herald

Number of people with Alzheimer's in Mass. is expected to rise fast » Boston Globe

Public Safety

Push for 'bump stock' ban slowed by process, language » Boston Herald

The relentless persistence of domestic violence » The Metro West Daily News

17 Democratic AGs, Including In Mass., Unite Against NRA-Backed Concealed-Carry Gun Law » WBUR

Stranded after being booted from Puerto Rico relief mission, Western Mass. police officers rescued by Hampden cop with pilot license and plane (photos) » The Republican

Group to help recruit Latino officers to BPD » Boston Herald

Utilities

Compressor station foes to hold meeting on Fore River air quality » The Patriot Ledger

Weekend News

Springfield's CRRC looking to contract services of local businesses » WWLP 22

How the 1967 mayoral race changed Boston » Boston Globe

Forcing state workers to pay union fees is repugnant to the First Amendment » Boston Globe

State Senator Plans To Bus People To Hearing On Rail Project » WAMC

A lesson hard for Boston to buy: We're good » Boston Globe

During illegal immigration crackdown, campaigns celebrating immigrants gain steam » Boston Globe

Mixed reviews for Walsh on handling of opioid crisis » Boston Globe

A say on Cape Tech: Barnstable decides fate of a generation of 'hands-on' students Oct. 24 » The Barnstable Patriot

State lawmakers attend summit on high-speed internet access » WWLP 22

County Still Anticipates State Aid For Berkshire Innovation Center » WAMC

Malden's Lewis helps steer health care reform » Lynn Daily News Item

Letter: Anne Gobi's voters will oppose adopting the sanctuary state bill » Worcester Telegram

Tsongas appointed to investigate House and Senate defense bills » Wicked Local Westford

Worcester registers, pre-registers 592 students » Worcester Mag

Spreading Trump Salt in every wound » Boston Globe

Springfield Rep. Carlos Gonzalez touts low-income Internet access program » MassLive

State Awards $85,000 Grant Toward Purchase Of Andrews Farm » Cape News

Officials celebrate Brandy Hill Apartments' affordable housing preservation » Wareham Week

NAACP to release harsh report on Walsh's promises to communities of color » Boston Globe

No joke: Political humorist Jimmy Tingle running for office » The Associated Press (AP)

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 10/23

9:00am White Cane Awareness Day, Great Hall, State House

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:30am Special Senate Committee on Health Care Cost Containment and Reform, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

2:30pm Press Conference on Workplace Safety Bill, HB3633, Nurses Hall, State House

5:30pm East Boston Reception for Boston City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards

5:30pm East Boston Reception for Boston City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards

6:30pm Walpole Town Hall with Attorney General Maura Healey, Walpole High School, 275 Common Street, Walpole

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Peter Drosos

7:00pm City of Worcester Mayoral Candidates Debate, Mechanics Hall, 321 Main Street, Worchester

7:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Rep. Candidate Peter Drosos

Tuesday - 10/24

8:30am Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Meeting, 75 Pleasant Street, Malden

9:00am Citizens Legislative Seminar, Room 428, State House

10:00am League of Women Voters of Mass. Lobby Day, Great Hall, State House

10:00am Joint Committee on Transportation, Public Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, Oversight Hearing

10:30am Manufacturer Awards Ceremony, Grand Staircase, State House

10:30am Cannabis Control Commission Meeting, Minihan Meeting Room, Hurley Building, 19 Staniford Street, Boston

10:30am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Public Hearing

11:00am House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, Oversight Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Public Health, Public Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Public Hearing

1:30pm Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Public Hearing

5:00pm Cocktail Reception for Lynn School Committee Candidate Elizabeth Gervacio

5:00pm Cocktail Reception for Lynn School Committee Candidate Elizabeth Gervacio

6:00pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Dean Tran

6:00pm Reception for State Sen. Candidate Dean Tran

6:30pm Milton Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

6:30pm Town Hall with Rep. Mike Connolly, East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street, Somerville

6:30pm Milton Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

Wednesday - 10/25

10:00am 21 Reasons to Pass Tobacco 21, Nurses Hall, State House

10:00am Mass. School Building Authority Board Meeting, 40 Broad Street, 5th Floor, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

11:00am Rep. Geoff Diehl Press Conference, Elephant and Castle, 161 Devonshire Street, Boston

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

12:00pm China Day Reception, Great Hall, State House

1:00pm 2017 Paul Kahn Awards for PCA Service and PCA Awareness Day, Grand Staircase, State House

2:00pm Joint Committee on Veterans & Federal Affairs, Public Hearing

5:30pm Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Rep. Tim Whelan

5:30pm Re-Election Campaign Kickoff for Rep. Tim Whelan

6:00pm Worcester Councilor at-Large Candidate Forum, Worcester Youth Center, 326 Chandler Street, Worcester

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

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

7:00pm Octoberfest Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

7:00pm Lynn Mayoral Candidates Debate, Kipp Academy, 80 High Rock Street, Lynn

7:00pm Octoberfest Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

Thursday - 10/26

10:00am Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, Public Hearing

11:00am Farm to School Awareness Day, Grand Staircase, State House

11:00am North South Rail Link Working Group Meeting, Room 428, State House

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:30am Korea Day 2017, Great Hall, State House

4:00pm State of the Judiciary Address, John Adams Courthouse, One Pemberton Square, Boston

5:30pm North End Reception for Boston City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards

5:30pm Women's Leadership Forum hosted by Women's Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Mass., Worcester Historical Museum, 30 Elm Street, Worcester

5:30pm North End Reception for Boston City Council Candidate Lydia Edwards

6:00pm Fall Reception for Rep. Adrian Madaro

6:00pm Salem Councilor At-Large Candidate Forum, Salem Academy Charter School, 45 Congress Street, Salem

6:00pm Fall Reception for Rep. Adrian Madaro

6:30pm Oktoberfest Reception for Rep. Shawn Dooley

6:30pm Oktoberfest Reception for Rep. Shawn Dooley

7:00pm Open House: Income Inequality and the Wealth & Income Divide with Rep. Jay Kaufman, Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington

Friday - 10/27

Birthdays: Rep. Paul Donato

8:00am Breakfast with Pennsylvania Congressional Candidate Chrissy Houlahan

8:00am Breakfast with Pennsylvania Congressional Candidate Chrissy Houlahan

10:30am Sen. Ed Markey Press Conference on Opioid Crisis Announcement, Charlestown Recovery House, 15 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Vigil for Families with Temporary Protected Status, State House steps, Boston

7:00pm An Evening in Margaritaville Birthday Fundraiser for Rep. Jim Cantwell

7:00pm An Evening in Margaritaville Birthday Fundraiser for Rep. Jim Cantwell


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