Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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From beds to pipes: The infrastructure challenges facing Massachusetts
NEPM
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Republican U.S. Senate candidate for Massachusetts, John Deaton holds Ed Markey accountable after law office damaged
Fall River Reporter
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Opinion: The backlash against autism comes from both sides
Boston Globe
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Opinion: Vote no on Question 8 to keep marijuana sales legal
Boston Globe
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Lawmakers hate ballot questions. Most voters love them.
Boston Globe
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Mass. upgraded from least competitive elections in the country to second-worst
Commonwealth Magazine
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What if there was no lieutenant governor? Here's what could happen in Mass.
WGBH
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GOP nominee Minogue says he'll govern without a lieutenant governor after Oliver's arrest
WBUR
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State says resident data is safe with state AI tool. Advocates have concerns.
Commonwealth Beacon
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A coral that survives R.I. winters offers clues to saving reefs worldwide
Boston Globe
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Maine's 'Trump before Trump' could be New England's first GOP House member in 8 years. But Trump might get in the way.
Boston Globe
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Kennedy's vaccine plan could cause a surge in hepatitis B, study finds
Boston Globe
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Democrats have a message for Elon Musk: Watch out
Politico
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Larry David Mocks the D.S.A. Some Are Not Amused.
New York Times
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The key health care ballot measures we're watching in the midterms
STAT News
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Democrats target Oklahoma’s deep-red governor’s race
Politico
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The Greenwich Billionaire Couple Spending Big to Reinvent the Democratic Party
The Wall Street Journal
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2 states, 2 abortion ballot measures, and the effort to win over Gen Z voters
Stateline.org
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Advocates seek state guardrails as seniors turn to AI companions
Pluribus News
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Today on Beacon Hill
8:00am
The Emerging Energy Playbook in MA hosted by State House News Service
MCLE, 10 Winter Street, Boston
10:00am
Board of Higher Education Meeting
Via Zoom
10:00am
MBTA Advisory Board Meeting
Via Zoom
10:30am
Manufactured Homes Commission Meeting
Plymouth Town Hall, The Ropewalk Room, 2nd Floor, 26 Court Street, Plymouth and via Zoom
12:30pm
50th Citizens' Legislative Seminar
Senate Chamber
1:00pm
House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee Hearing
State House, Room 437
2:00pm
Seasonal Communities Advisory Council Meeting
Via Zoom
5:00pm
Octoberfest Fundraising Reception for Sen. Jake Oliveira
Nathan Bill's Bar & Restaurant, 110 Island Pond Road, Springfield,
6:00pm
2026 MassDems Chinatown Banquet Dinner hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu & Rep. Aaron Michlewitz
Empire Garden, 690 Washington Street Boston,
7:00pm
Rally with Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Minogue
Samba Sushi & Steak, 1138 Worcester Road, Framingham
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“So the options before you are to give up and walk away in shame, or stay while earning a nice salary and give yourself a chance to recover.””
On why Shawn Oliver might refuse to resign as lieutenant governor if the Republican ticket wins, despite Mike Minogue’s request.
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
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Exclusive: How CBS News' Middle East war spread to the Upper Midwest
Semafor
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Mass. GOP's nominee for governor distances himself from Shawn Oliver, as new details emerge about running mate's drunken driving arrest
Boston Globe
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On the Massachusetts economy, Minogue has a point
Boston Globe
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Opinion: Healey has an 'oversight problem,' but Minogue has Trump and a running mate's crash
Boston Globe
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Lt. Gov. Driscoll responds to OUI arrest of her former opponent in Nov. election
WHDH
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Opinion: Mass. is better with Healey in the corner office
The Eagle Tribune
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Thurber, Souza face off in state rep race for Somerset, Swansea
The Herald News
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'I've expressed my disappointment,' Minogue speaks out after running mate's OUI arrest
WHDH
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Mass. Lt. Gov. candidate flipped SUV before arrest, police report reveals
MassLive
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Battenfeld: Massachusetts doesn't need second banana in governor's office
Boston Herald
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Healey calls GOP ticket "chaos" after Oliver's arrest
Axios
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Poll: Maura Healey holds wide edge in Mass. governor's race
WCVB
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See every question and answer from the Suffolk/Globe election poll
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts ballot questions focus on public records and union rights
WCVB
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GBH Daily: What is your governor doing?
WGBH
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'We're going to be fine': Minogue says no need for lieutenant governor if he's elected
WHDH
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After losing his running mate, Minogue still likes early voting
MASSterList
Artificial Intelligence
Beltway Politics
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Welcome to JD Vance 6.0
The Bulwark
Business
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Liberty Mutual plans to expand Back Bay headquarters
Boston Globe
Cannabis
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Ex-NFL star: eliminating pot sales would set 'dangerous precedent'
State House News Service
Democracy
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Democratic Digital Firm Authentic to Shutter by Year's End
Campaigns and Elections
Education
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Pushing back at critics, Wu pledges again to make Boston Public Schools the nation's best
Boston Globe
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Is your elementary or middle school the best in Mass.? Here's what US News & World Report says.
Boston Globe
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Bankrupt Anna Maria College cancels campus auction after receiving no qualified bids
Boston Business Journal
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Harvard Saw Record International Applications Despite Federal Crackdown, Admissions Dean Tells Alumni
The Harvard Crimson
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East Longmeadow celebrates opening of newly built high school
The Reminder
Environment
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There's a question about Question 10
Lynn Daily News Item
Gaming
Health Care
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Dana-Farber, Beth Israel break ground on cancer hospital; first patients transfer
Boston Business Journal
Housing
Immigration
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Northeastern police chief discusses university ICE policies at SGA meeting
The Huntington News
Legislative
Local Government
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Springfield City Council debates use of money raised by cannabis sales
MassLive
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Athol committee focuses on minor private road repairs for draft bylaw
Athol Daily News
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Worcester councilor seeks community forum on Amazon drones
This Week in Worcester
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Can the City Council Remove Shawn Oliver? Council President Sets the Record Straight
WBSM
Politics
Reproductive Rights
Taxation
Transportation
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Springfield rail hub gets $130M as West-East Rail advances
State House News Service
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West-East Rail gets $130M federal boost for track, signal upgrades
WBJournal.com
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East-west rail gets $130M federal boost; Boston passenger service targeted for 2030
Greenfield Recorder
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Worcester County police receive $939K in road safety grants
This Week in Worcester
Press Releases
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off Statewide Graduation Requirements Road Show
Mass. Executive Office of Education
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Governor Healey Announces $6 Million to Expand Job Training and Career Opportunities Across Massachusetts
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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City Announces Six Selectees of 2026 Community Clean Air Grant Program
City of Boston
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WATCH: Pressley Slams Trump, Duffy for Unlawful Cancellation of $20M Grant for Roxbury Transit Improvements
Office of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
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MBTA Orange Line Speeds Increased to 55 MPH Between Assembly Station and North Station in Both Directions
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
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Warren Pushes for Iran War Transparency, Urges DoD to Release Base Damage Costs
Office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Gov. Maura Healey Holds 25-Percentage Point Lead Over Republican Challenger Mike Minogue in Latest UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll
UMass Amherst
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STEM Starts Now: Healey-Driscoll Administration Kicks Off 2026 Massachusetts STEM Week
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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15 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy
Mass. Department of Fire Services
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AG Campbell Secures $1 Million Recovery From Transformative Healthcare For Allegedly Submitting False Claims To MassHealth And Failing To Safeguard Sensitive Patient Information
Office of Attorney General Andrea Campbell