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Today on Beacon Hill

9:00am MassHealth Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:30am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

“I would say: if you go into Taiwan, I’m sorry to do this, I’m going to tax you at 150% to 200%,” He told the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board he would not have to use military force to prevent a blockade of Taiwan, because President Xi “respects me and he knows I’m [expletive] crazy”.

Donald Trump

Trump has said that if he returns to the White House China would not dare provoke him because President Xi Jinping knows the Republican is "crazy".

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Swing-state college students largely support Harris but acknowledge ‘razor-thin’ margin with Trump » AOL News

Business

He just sold a biotech company for $3.2 billion. But his puzzling venture into retail puppy sales is fueling controversy. » Boston Globe

This Boston AI chipmaker is valued at $4.4 billion. Too bad it moved its headquarters to California. » Boston Globe

Why do so many Boston workers skip their lunch break? » Boston Globe

Crimes

Head of Mass. State Police unit that investigated Karen Read transferred out » NBC Boston

Survivors of clergy sex abuse frustrated by years-long wait for attorney general’s findings » Boston Globe

Education

Senator DiDomenico Celebrates Funding for Local Early Education Facilities » Charlestown Bridge

When lobsters and crabs fight, Quincy's elementary students win. Kids get free books » Patriot Ledger

Electeds taking sides late in MCAS fight » News 22 WWLP.com

Gaming

Massachusetts Casino Revenue Stumbles By Nearly 11% In September » Play USA

Health Care

For CEO McCready, Southcoast Health the ‘pinnacle of my career’ » The New Bedford Light

Housing

Norton votes on MBTA zoning, budget requests at Monday's town meeting » The Sun Chronicle

Developer proposes 500+ units after Westford goes big on MBTA zoning » Boston Business Journal

New State Housing Law Celebrated At Cape Cod Summit » Cape Cod Online

Fee on high-priced Cape home sales praised by state official at summit » Cape Cod Times

Immigration

Massachusetts Republicans look to give power to courts in violent illegal immigrant cases » Boston Herald

Insurance

In Massachusetts, auto insurance rates are soaring. Here’s what you can do about it. » Boston Globe

Judiciary

Berkshire DA will not prosecute former Miss Hall’s teacher accused of sexual abuse » Boston Globe

Land Taking

Somerville must pay $28m to owners of seized property, court says » Boston Globe

Legislative

Ballot Question 1: A close look at the proposal to audit the Massachusetts Legislature » New England Public Media

Election 2024: Meet Plymouth, Barnstable Senate Candidate Mathew Muratore » Brookline Patch

Local Government

Support for the Lynnfield Library renovation is stacking up » Item Live

City to rename bridge near TD Garden after Celtics great Bill Russell » Boston Globe

Voter turnout in Springfield, Holyoke among lowest in Mass. These groups hope to change that » MassLive

$300,000 state infusion aims to chart new course for former Devens army base » Boston Globe

Politics

Hundreds of Trump supporters gather in Hanson to protest decision to remove projection on water tower » WCVB

‘Yes on 3’ advocates rally in Roxbury, pushing to unionize ride-hailing drivers » Boston Globe

Early voting gets underway in Massachusetts » WHDH

Letter: Support Kassner for state rep. » Newburyport News

Massachusetts Voter Guide: Jonathan Zlotnik vs. Bruce Chester » Yahoo News

State Representative Candidates' Forum Now Airing On Sudbury TV » Brookline Patch

10th Bristol candidates differ on wind power, housing » New Bedford Light

‘The best thing I can do for the people of Massachusetts’: Up for reelection, Elizabeth Warren works to beat Trump » Boston Globe

Public Health

Reported statewide coronavirus cases drop below 1,000 for the first time in months » The Sun Chronicle

Survey shows drop in youth drug, alcohol use in Franklin County, North Quabbin » The Recorder

Public Safety

EDITORIAL: State Police academy dropout rate begs the question, why? » Boston Globe

‘They’re everywhere.’ Saugus on edge after coyotes attack small dogs. » Boston Globe

Taxation

Wu, business leaders near a compromise on contentious property tax plan » Boston Globe

Transportation

‘I couldn’t stop it from hitting the pole’: Here’s why e-bike injuries among Gen-Xers and Boomers are spiking » Boston Globe

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 10/21

9:00am MassHealth Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:30am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Tuesday - 10/22

Birthdays: Rep. John Rogers

6:00pm The Latino Factor: Road to Prosperity hosted by GBH WORLD, GBH Studios, One Guest Street, Brighton

6:00pm Democrats Deliver: A Conversation with Senator Ed Markey and Chair Kerrigan on Environmental Issues, Via Zoom

Wednesday - 10/23

9:00am Commonwealth Conversation with House Ways & Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz hosted by AIM, Northeastern University - EXP, 815 Columbus Avenue, 8th Floor, Boston

10:00am Governor's Council Assembly, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

10:00am National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Thursday - 10/24

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

Friday - 10/25

10:00am Executive Office of Veterans' Services Public Hearing, Via Microsoft Teams

10:00am Latino Excellence Awards, Great Hall, State House, Boston

Press Releases

Letter to Senate President Spilka & Speaker Mariano: Business Community & Policy Experts Continue to Offer Practical Solutions » Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

GBH News Strengthens Statewide News Coverage  with New Programming » GBH News

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Funding for Free Swim Lessons for Residents of All Ages » MA Department of Conservation & Recreation

Boston-Area Landlord Arraigned on Pandemic Relief Fraud Charges » Office of Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro

Audit Refused by Legislature Highlights Lack of Transparency and Accountability » Office of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio

Governor Healey Proclaims Celtics Banner 18 Day » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

16 Local Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy » MA Department of Fire Services

STEM Starts Now: Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off 2024 Massachusetts STEM Week » MA Executive Office of Education

Governor Healey Appoints Tom McGee as Next Chair of the MBTA Board of Directors » MassDOT

AG Campbell Launches New $1 Million Grant Program To Support Public Health Models of Gun Violence Prevention » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

RELEASE: The Arc of Massachusetts’ Celebration of Retiring Executive Director Leo Sarkissian Raises Over $415,000 to Support Advocacy for People with IDD and Autism » The Arc of Mass.

MSPCA-Angell, Middleborough Authorities Seize More Than Two Dozen Animals Living in Poor Conditions » MSPCA-Angell

Common Cause Releases Candidate “Democracy Survey 2024” » Common Cause Mass.

1199SEIU Calls for Ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza and Arms Embargo Against Israel » 1199SEIU

Senate President Ferguson's statement on trash incineration and MD's Renewable Portfolio Standard » Clean Water Action

Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts has permanently closed and is no longer providing patient care » Steward Healthcare

Warren, Welch, Schakowsky Push to Increase Funding for Medical Research, Require Law-Breaking Drug Companies to Reinvest in NIH and FDA » Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Climate Bill Emerges! » 350 Mass.

11 Communities on the Ballot - 2024 CPA Campaign Coverage » Community Preservation Coalition

Fatal Fire in Peabody Under Investigation » MA Department of Fire Services


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