Must-Reads
Massachusetts
In governor’s race, Healey holds wide lead over Diehl, poll shows, as voters recoil from Trump-backed candidate
Boston Globe
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Voters could turn the old boys' club of Beacon Hill into the new girls' network
WBUR
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State leaders must act to close education gaps post-pandemic, advocates say
Boston Globe
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Report: Millionaires tax money could be diverted
The Eagle Tribune
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Top transportation lawmakers angered after federal regulators take pass on MBTA hearing
MassLive
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Large numbers of Mass. residents reducing their spending, polls find
Boston Globe
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After $1 million in SNAP benefits stolen from low-income families, Mass. delegation asks for federal help
MassLive
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Opinion: What it means when the T doesn’t see disability
Boston Globe
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Coalition Says Education Achievement Gap Has Widened
State House News Service
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Group of migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard; Florida Gov. DeSantis takes credit
Boston.com
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Shrewsbury Lawyer Approved for Judgeship After Parliamentary Confusion
State House News Service
National
Insurers force change on police departments long resistant to it
Washington Post
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Latino Voters, Once Solidly Democratic, Split Along Economic Lines
The Wall Street Journal
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Lessons from the 2022 Primaries – what do they tell us about America’s political parties and the midterm elections?
Brookings Institute
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Did the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid change support for Trump? What a new poll found
Miami Herald
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Republicans plan legal assault on climate disclosure rules for public companies
The Guardian
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GOP pollster warns party on total abortion bans
Politico
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Opinion: Lindsey Graham’s Unbelievably Cruel Abortion Ban
New York Times
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Biden approval rises sharply ahead of midterms, new poll shows
Boston Globe
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Moderates fleeing U.S. House, setting stage for more Washington gridlock
Reuters
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Biden: Tentative agreement reached to avoid national rail strike
The Hill
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Mike Pence: Abortion Bans ‘More Important Than Short-Term Politics’
Real Clear Politics
Today on Beacon Hill
9:30am
Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing
Via conference call
10:00am
Mass. State Lottery Commission Public Hearing
Via conference call
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
5:00pm
Meet & Greet Fall Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Ed Dombroski
Lakeside Inn, 595 North Avenue, Wakefield,
7:00pm
John Paul Moran Fundraiser for Congressional Candidate Dean Tran
Home of John Paul Moran, 25 Winsor Road, Billerica,
Quote of the Day
“If you don’t support John McCain’s funeral, when you die, the public will come to your grave and piss on it.”
Quoted in the new book The Divider, telling Donald Trump he had to lower the flag when Sen. John McCain died.
News by Category
Business
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A New Bedford tie to Artemis I? These two businesses are working with NASA on moon mission
South Coast Today
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BU is building the city's largest all-electric building
Boston Business Journal
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Editorial: A way to revive local news
Boston Globe
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Jamie Dimon urges far-reaching, equitable job training efforts at Globe Summit
Boston Globe
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Asian shares mostly higher after wobbly gains on Wall St
Boston Herald
Cannabis & Psychedelics
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State Will Cut Towns’ Cannabis Receipts in Half
Provincetown Independent
Civil Rights
Education
Environment
Gaming
Health Care
Immigration
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‘No one was alerted on the island.’ Planes of Venezuelan migrants land on Martha’s Vineyard.
Boston Globe
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Migrants sent north by Texas governor have begun appearing in Boston hospitals seeking help
WGBH
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Florida Gov. DeSantis sends migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Boston Herald
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Dozens of migrants arrive on Martha's Vineyard via charter flights
WCVB
Insurance
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Premiums to Rise More Than 11 Percent for Some Health Connector Shoppers
State House News Service
Judiciary
Labor
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Lawrence paraprofessionals, support staff rally for living wages amid inflation, soaring rents
The Eagle Tribune
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MIT workers rally for pay raise, new contract
The Bay State Banner
Local Government
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City Council OK’s Boston bid to join fossil-fuel free construction pilot
Dorchester Reporter
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Tensions still simmer at Boston City Council as Arroyo pushes for his old chairmanships
Boston Globe
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Monterey's clerk files a whistleblower lawsuit against the town and its officials, citing a hostile workplace
Berkshire Eagle
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Boston City Council tensions remain high over Arroyo committee assignments
Boston Herald
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Former Natick official pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge
Boston Globe
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At Globe Summit, Mayor Wu says she is fighting for a Boston ‘for everyone’
Boston Globe
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Fall River City Council president steps down following harassment and intimidation charges
WGBH
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Oak Bluffs grants $250,000 to Southern Tier
Martha's Vineyard Times
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Mayor Petty says he supports making Batista permanent Worcester city manager
Worcester Telegram
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Rally outside City Hall pushes for inclusionary zoning that would prioritize residents
Worcester Telegram
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Andover Cultural Council seeking proposals
The Andover Townsman
Politics
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Democrats get the race they wanted in New Hampshire after far-right candidate clinches GOP Senate nod
Boston Globe
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Democratic AG candidate Andrea Campbell challenged to 7 debates by GOP opponent Jay McMahon
MassLive
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Foxboro write-in candidate qualifies for November ballot to face-off against incumbent Feeney; McCue to continue quest as write-in candidate
The Sun Chronicle
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Campbell says she is 'not opposed to' debating GOP opponent for attorney general
WGBH
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Our View: NH primary: Blessing or curse for extreme Republicans?
The Eagle Tribune
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Is new poll a Diehl breaker?
Commonwealth Magazine
Public Health
Taxation
Transportation
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DPU will aim to double T auditing staff, chair tells lawmakers
Boston Globe
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MBTA board chair indicates authority needs more funding
Commonwealth Magazine
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14-year-old boy ‘seriously injured’ by MBTA train
Boston Herald
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Unfare? Transit Advocates Question Costly MBTA Study To Determine New Fare Structures
Dig Boston
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Haverhill train bridge project receives $7M federal grant
The Eagle Tribune
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DPU ‘never rang the alarm’ on MBTA safety issues, state lawmaker says
Boston Herald
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Lawmakers hear from MBTA employees for first time since FTA safety report
Boston 25 News
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DPU Chief on MBTA Safety Oversight: “We Need To Do More”
State House News Service