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9:00am Surgical Advocacy Day, Great Hall, State House

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board and MassDOT Board of Directors Joint Meeting, Transportation Board Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

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

Birthdays: Rep. David Linsky, Rep. Judith García

"I am not a professional politician. This is my first time as a candidate," she said. "And I do not imagine for one moment that I could take up this cause alone ... I am betting that if we give Massachusetts a real debate, and if we give voters a real choice, we just might give Sen. Warren a real surprise."

Beth Lindstrom

formally announced her candidacy for U.S. Senate Saturday.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown swoop into California for fundraisers » Los Angeles Times

Business

Drink up in North Attleboro at last » The Sun Chronicle

Boston Fed's President Makes Case for Interest Rate Hikes » New York Times

Rockwells: Berkshire Museum vowed to make gift 'permanent' » The Berkshire Eagle

Dave's Soda and Pet City Owner Dave Ratner slams White House's efforts to dismantle ACA, 'embarrassed' for attending executive order signing » MassLive

After criminal case, 'Codfather' faces more losses » Cape Cod Times

Dave of Dave's Soda and Pet City posed with President Trump. Now he's under fire » Boston Globe

Cannabis & Psychedelics

House rejects bid to specify pot tax revenue for addiction treatment » Lowell Sun

DPH slows medical marijuana fixes, infuriating patients » Boston Globe

Pot board has three choices » Boston Herald

Civil Rights

Anti-transgender protections initiative set to appear on 2018 ballot » The Daily Free Press

Education

Bill Clinton Urges University Students In Boston To Be Willing To Compromise » WBUR

College Town: WPI appoints Xiao new director of robotics engineering » Worcester Telegram

Health Care

Rosenberg offers insurers only "small example" of reform plans » State House News Service

Worcester Lawmakers Take Sides on Dental Care Bills »

Baker looking for ways to offset loss in federal health subsidies » Lowell Sun

Judiciary

Lawmakers calling for criminal justice reform » WWLP 22

Massachusetts criminal justice bill still "work in progress" » The Associated Press (AP)

Labor

T, MassDOT managers rail against hiring, promotion policies » Boston Herald

Here are the 25 most in-demand jobs in Massachusetts right now » Boston Business Journal

Local Government

At $3 million Forest Park funding announcement, Rep. Angelo Puppolo's cellphone steals the show » MassLive

For Procurement Reform, Cities See Value in Learning What's Worked Elsewhere » Governing

Consolidation Makes Sense, Yet Few Cities Have the Urge to Merge » Governing

Easthampton City Councilor Peg Conniff, running for reelection, touts curiosity; finance and technology skills » MassLive

Easton selectmen's chairman to resign under financial cloud » The Enterprise

4 acres of state land deeded to Truro » Cape Cod Times

Opinion

Don't punish towns needlessly on pot laws » Boston Globe

Chieppo: T must seize money-saving moment » Boston Herald

Between the Lines: Immigrant abuse - Where's the outrage, Happy Valley? » Valley Advocate

Politics

EDITORIAL: Feeney for state Senate » The Sun Chronicle

Groton's Beth Lindstrom formally announces U.S. Senate run against Elizabeth Warren » Lowell Sun

Senate hopefuls bring in big names for last campaign stops » The Sun Chronicle

Elizabeth Warren endorses Marty Walsh for mayor » Boston Globe

Public Health

Drug overdoses on rise in three of Cape's largest towns » Cape Cod Times

Surgeons reflect on roles in opioid crisis » Lowell Sun

Public Safety

Massachusetts Senate Unanimously Approves Bump Stock Ban »

Most Berkshire police forces say military gear 'not something that's on our radar here' » The Berkshire Eagle

Massachusetts deploying 10-person emergency management team to Puerto Rico » MassLive

State Government

In Las Vegas, Baker pays respects after mass shooting » Wicked Local Marblehead

Transportation

Senate passes Donoghue bill targeting handicapped parking fraud » Lowell Sun

Rail-car manufacturer receives occupancy certificate » Transportation Today

T union claims MBTA has received only one bid for bus maintenance » Boston Herald

Weekend News

House, Senate approve bump-stock bans » Sentinel & Enterprise

Protest of Eversource spraying draws crowd » Martha's Vineyard Times

Throwing 'book' at custodial company » Sentinel & Enterprise

Restoring our water » Cape Cod Times

State Senate Passes Budget that Includes Funding for New Cape Tech High School » Cape Cod Online

North Andover resident brings "outsider" perspective to 3rd District race » The Eagle Tribune

Legislator assists in hurricane relief » Patriot Ledger

Letter: 'Sleazy' attacks will backfire » Gloucester Times

Young politicians a common trend in Leominster » Sentinel & Enterprise

Bill would ensure DOR notifies hotels of increased lodging taxes » Sentinel & Enterprise

State commits $5.3M more to Cape Tech project » Cape Cod Times

State To Contribute $5.3 Million More To Tech School Project » The Bourne News

Human trafficking forum to include survivors, legislators, experts » Wicked Local Marshfield

State senators rally for justice reforms » Worcester Telegram

EDITORIAL: Time to toughen Mass. seat belt law » Sentinel & Enterprise

Legislation linked to group homes undergoes revision » Cape Cod Times

Dear Jeff » Boston Globe

State lawmakers call on Congress to abolish the Electoral College » WWLP 22

Berkshires Weigh In On Marijuana Regulations » iBerkshires

Kennedy Institute in Boston seemingly off the radar of Western Massachusetts » The Berkshire Eagle

Criminal Justice, Gun Bills In The Works; Baker's Bid For Amazon: The Week Ahead » New England Public Radio

Questions raised over statutory rape provision in senate criminal justice bill » South Coast Today

Despite Trump's Health-Care Changes, He's Keeping Obama's Opioid Strategy » Governing

A boost for the arts: State hands out $500K to Northampton arts trust » Gazette Net

Candidate forum returns to Agudas Achim » The Sun Chronicle

Editorial: State trooper gets due recognition for act of bravery » The Recorder

Randolph killing underscores dilemma for nursing homes » Boston Globe

They're out to reveal the 'dirty little secret of higher education' » Boston Globe

GOP's Lindstrom kicks off Senate campaign, saying Warren isn't focused on constituents » Boston Globe

Baker assails move to halt Obamacare subsidies; Healey joins suit to protect payments » Boston Globe

The Week Ahead

Monday - 10/16

Birthdays: Rep. David Linsky, Rep. Judith García

9:00am Surgical Advocacy Day, Great Hall, State House

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board and MassDOT Board of Directors Joint Meeting, Transportation Board Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 10 Park Plaza, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Public Hearing

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

Tuesday - 10/17

Birthdays: Rep. Jim Hawkins

9:30am Joint Committee on Environment & Natural Resources, Public Hearing

10:00am Domestic Violence Awareness in Immigrant Communities, Grand Staircase, State House

10:00am Asian American Commission Advocacy Day at the State House, Great Hall, State House

10:00am Mass. Gaming Commission Meeting, 101 Federal Street, 12th Floor, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Housing, Public Hearing

10:30am Cannabis Control Commission Meeting, One Ashburton Place, 21st Floor, Boston

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

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

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

1:00pm Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

6:00pm Geography of Incarceration in a Gateway City Presentation with Rep. Mary Keefe, Family Health Center of Worcester, 26 Queen Street, Worcester

6:30pm Oktoberfest Celebration for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

6:30pm Chelsea Community Meeting with Congressman Mike Capuano, Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Avenue, Chelsea

6:30pm Oktoberfest Celebration for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

7:00pm Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: A Community Approach, Canton Public Library, 786 Washington Street, Canton

Special Election for Sen. James Timilty's seat

Wednesday - 10/18

Birthdays: Rep. William Galvin

10:00am Children's Vision Advocacy Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House

3:00pm APWU Local 100 Day of Action, Corner of Summer Street & Dorchester Avenue, Boston

5:30pm LGBTQ for Marty Walsh Fundraiser

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

5:30pm LGBTQ for Marty Walsh Fundraiser

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

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

7:00pm Greater Lowell League of Women Voters Board Meeting, Dracut Police Department, 110 Loon Hill Road, Dracut

7:00pm Charlestown District 1 Candidates Debate, MGH Institute of Health Professions, 36 First Avenue, Boston

7:30pm 3rd Congressional District Candidate Forum, Sargent Memorial Library, 427 Massachusetts Avenue, Boxborough

10:30pm House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, Public Hearing

Thursday - 10/19

Birthdays: Rep. Alan Silvia

7:00pm Fundraiser for Lowell City Council Candidate Matt LeLacheur

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

12:30pm Community Mediation Legislative Education Day, Grand Staircase, State House

1:00pm The Education Cooperative 50th Anniversary Celebration, Great Hall, State House

2:00pm Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business, Public Hearing

7:00pm Fundraiser for Lowell City Council Candidate Matt LeLacheur

Friday - 10/20

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

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

Press Releases

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces New Partnership with Gavin Foundation to Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment Services » Office of Mayor Michelle Wu

A View from the State House: State Representative Ken Gordon » Eye on Early Education

Senator Lewis & Mass. Legislature Finalize Rules Providing Greater Transparency and Public Access to the Legislature » Office of Senator Jason Lewis

MBTA AND KEOLIS ANNOUNCE COMMUTER RAIL SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS » Keolis Commuter Services

MassDEP Penalizes Agawam Sand and Stone Facility for Stormwater Violations » Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Board of Trustees approves $123.7 million in new loans and grants at its July meeting » Office of State Treasurer and Receiver General Deborah B. Goldberg, The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

Massachusetts Joins Multistate Enforcement Action Against Wise US, Inc. for Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Violations » Division of Banks Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation

Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to Serve as DCR Commissioner » Department of Conservation & Recreation

Governor Healey Supports Cellphone Ban in Schools » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

AG Campbell Announces $2.5 Million Settlement With Student Loan Lender For Unlawful Practices Through AI Use, Other Consumer Protection Violations » Office of the Attorney General

Testimony submitted to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary In support of H.1946/S.1053 An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology » League of Women Voters of Massachusetts

Testimony submitted to the Joint Committee on Election Laws in support of H.876/S.517 An Act strengthening the post-election audit process » League of Women Voters of Massachusetts

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity In support of H.91/S.41, An Act to modernize funding for community media programming » League of Women Voters of Massachusetts

Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Grant awarded to organizations serving 2nd Essex District » Senator Joan B. Lovely, 2nd Essex District

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $14.7 Million to Address PFAS and Other Emerging Contaminants » Mass. Department of Environmental Protection

Press Release AG Campbell Supports Lawsuit To Block ICE And CBP From Unlawful Practices In Los Angeles » Mass. Office of the Attorney General

AG Campbell Supports Challenge to EPA's Unlawful Termination of Environmental Justice Grant Program » Mass. Office of the Attorney General

Welcoming a new board member: Cody Belland » Eye on Early Education

Three Arraigned in Connection with Fatal Boston Shooting » Middlesex District Attorney's Office

2025 Haskell Cohn Distinguished Judicial Service Award Recap » Boston Bar Associates

Protecting Our Immigrant Communities Campaign Celebrates Expanded Legal Aid for Immigrants » Mass. Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition

49 graduate from MMA-Suffolk leadership program » Mass. Municipal Association

8.3 Million More School Meals Being Served in Massachusetts » Mass. Executive Office of Education


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