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MASSACHUSETTS

Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre will resign » Boston Globe

Boston at 'moderate' risk of a housing bubble, says report » Boston Business Journal

Should schools keep secrets from parents? Depends who you ask. » Boston Globe

Ware Police chief crossed fuzzy ethical line on new gun bill » Commonwealth Beacon

Groups continue to spar over wealth flight claims » Salem News

Private equity repeat: Mass. pols raise concerns about sale of Steward’s doctor network » MassLive

Disability advocacy gained a major foothold in Boston 50 years ago. Activists say the fight for independence isn’t won. » Boston Globe

In 4th Hampden House Contest, the Challenger is Winning the Money Race » Western Mass. Politics & Insight

Frustration? ‘That’s part of the deal.’ Retiring Mass. state Rep. Ruth Balser looks back » MassLive

NATIONAL

Poll of Latino voters finds support for Democrats declining dramatically » Boston Herald

If Eric Adams Quits, New York Could See an Epic Grudge Match to Replace Him » Vanity Fair

Vance has a new media strategy: Drown them in boos » Politico

The Only Patriotic Choice for President » New York Times

Director of Project 2025 Did Not Resign—He Was Fired » Real Clear Politics

‘This is not luck. This is a systemic approach’: These major US cities are trying to curb violent crime — and it’s working » CNN

Trump World Wants to Start a Fight With Harris Over Trans Rights » The Bulwark

What we can learn about Vance and Walz from past debate performances » Washington Post

California 2026 governor hopefuls come out strong for single-payer health care » Politico

A Grieving Mother. A Famous Uncle. An Unlikely Crusade. » New York Times

“For former President Donald Trump, that has meant appearing on podcasts and alternative media platforms popular with young men while tailoring his get-out-the-vote effort to some of these ‘low-propensity’ voters. For Vice President Kamala Harris, it has meant a shift in tone and message from recent Democratic campaigns, a targeted ad blitz and a running mate whose bid is very much wrapped up in the subtext of what it means to be masculine in the 2020s.”

Allan Smith, NBC News Politics Reporter

One of the biggest fights playing out in this election is the battle for young, persuadable men of all races who appear to be less firmly in the Democratic column than they were just four years ago.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

MacKinnon: Trump running against Harris – and America’s ‘megaphones’ » Boston Herald

Business

Markey's Amazon bill wins rare bipartisan support » The Eagle Tribune

Inside Porter Square Books' move to Lesley University campus » Axios

Big E wraps up banner 2024 fair with hopes of big economic boost » MassLive

Lobster, moose, and ... climate tech? Maine is branching out. » Boston Globe

There’s a new interim CEO at MassDevelopment as Dan O’Connell leaves after five months on the job » Boston Globe

Education

City Council President on late BPS buses: A state investigation would be ‘definitely premature’ » Boston Herald

Mayor says Brockton schools need 'radical changes' to budget process. What does that mean? » The Enterprise

Vape detectors at Westfield schools may be tamping down on e-cigarette use » MassLive

A Mass. civil liberties attorney breaks down new campus protest rules » WBUR

Environment

Watershed gets some TLC through Source to Sea Cleanup » Gazette Net

These two meetings next month will cover the risk posed by airborne PCBs in the Rest of River cleanup » Berkshire Eagle

Proponent of gravel pit in Granby scales back plans » Gazette Net

How much carbon does Martha’s Vineyard store? » Martha's Vineyard Times

Haverhill gets $1M grant to help with dam removal » The Eagle Tribune

Wrentham gets state funds for dam work » The Sun Chronicle

Health Care

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center seized by eminent domain to keep hospital open » WCVB

Mass. Gov. Healey seizes Steward-run hospital in Boston in bid to keep its doors open » MassLive

Steward crisis latest: CEO resigning, hospitals changing hands this week » NBC Boston

‘We need to figure this out’: Judge tells sides to close Steward hospital deals, before they expire » Boston Herald

‘Good riddance,’ lawmakers say to Steward CEO while promising consequences » Boston Herald

We need answers on Mass. hospital finances » Commonwealth Beacon

Monday marks deadline to close sale of Steward Health Care’s Massachusetts hospitals » Fox 25 News

Opinion: We need more stories like Bobby’s » Commonwealth Beacon

Complicated negotiations to sell Steward hospitals could require more taxpayer money » WCVB

Ralph de la Torre, CEO of bankrupt Steward Health Care, to resign » WBUR

State officially seizes St. Elizabeth’s hospital, patients to see no care disruption » WBUR

Housing

A New Neighborhood Could Replace Oil Tanks in Everett, But Plans Hinge On Uncertain MBTA Expansion Projects » Streetsblog Mass

Massachusetts housing secretary says ADU guidelines are coming. But will they come in time for towns reworking their bylaws? » Berkshire Eagle

Human Services

Goats at ServiceNet group home in Deerfield prove to be therapeutic for residents » Gazette Net

Immigration

Dangerous illegal immigrants in US outnumber entirety of Boston’s population: MassGOP » Boston Herald

Immigration limbo for a Malden family on the edge of poverty: ‘I don’t want my kids to feel like “My mom can’t do it”’ » Boston Globe

Judiciary

Healey nominates Peabody woman for appeals court chief justice » Salem News

Labor

Unionizing Massachusetts rideshare drivers: What to know about Question 3 » Axios

Two takes on Teamsters leader’s defense of non-endorsement » Boston Globe

Local Government

Four in running to be Hatfield town administrator » Gazette Net

Hundreds pay their last respects to Methuen Mayor Neil Perry » The Eagle Tribune

Retired Boston employees want an increase to their pension checks. The mayor’s office says no. » Boston Globe

People pack public memorial service for late Methuen mayor » NBC Boston

These are the MetroWest and Greater Milford candidates for November's election » The Metro West Daily News

Politics

Understanding the Questions: Voters to decide on audits of state Legislature with Question 1 » The Sun Chronicle

@Issue: Catching up with Congressman Seth Moulton » YouTube

Globe endorsement: Yes on Question 1 » Boston Globe

What to know about this year's ballot questions in Massachusetts » CBS News

Lucas: Don’t be surprised if Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey stays in Massachusetts in the event of Harris win » Boston Herald

OTR Roundtable debates Mass. State Police, presidential campaign strategy » WCVB

Pols & Politics: MassGOP rips welfare agency, taste of Nepal and a looming tax gambit » Boston Herald

‘The difference could not be more stark’: Massachusetts governor previews VP debate » MSNBC

'Ensures our governor didn't become a king': Retired Stoughton judge runs for Guv's Council » The Enterprise

PHOTOS: Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival brings community together » Community Advocate

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, 2024 » The Recorder

Massachusetts secretary seeks financial hold on suspicious bank transactions for seniors » MSN

Question 1: Voters to weigh in on giving auditor authority to review House and Senate business » The Recorder

It was a busy week on Beacon Hill. Here's a look at what happened » Worcester Telegram

Public Health

Opinion: Unhealthy mosquito control plan needs reform before funding boost » Boston Globe

Public Safety

3 inmates charged in connection with Sept. 18 stabbing attack on multiple prison guards » Worcester Telegram

3 inmates charged for brutal Massachusetts prison attack » Boston Herald

Gloucester Police wins $26,064 safety grant » Gloucester Times

State Government

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Assessing support for Healey vetoes » Lowell Sun

Gentile to face challenge for state representative seat » Community Advocate

Transportation

Red Line resumes Quincy, Braintree service following long closure for repairs » Boston Globe

Drones might be the answer to safer bike lanes in Somerville » Boston Globe

In poignant ghost bike ceremony, John Corcoran remembered by cyclists and loved ones in Cambridge » Boston Globe

Utilities

Dozens more New England utility crews head south to help after Helene » WCVB

Advocates hope utility’s winter heat pump rate discount becomes model for Massachusetts utilities » Energy News Network

Ratepayer advocates are ringing the alarm over a $385 million project. But they won’t have a voice in N.H. review. » Boston Globe

Friday's Late-Breaking News

Trump orders immediate halt to green card lottery used by Brown University shooter » MassLive

Violent ICE arrest one of dozens at Boston courthouse, neighborhood group says » MassLive

State’s highest court to take up lawsuit against Boston’s White Stadium soccer plan » Boston Herald

3 Appointed To Quinsigamond Community College Board Of Trustees » Worcester Patch

Brown University, MIT professor shooter identified as former student, found dead in New Hampshire » Boston Herald

Howie Carr: Taxpayers stomped on in latest EBT scam » Boston Herald

Bowditch & Dewey of Worcester to merge with smaller Boston-based firm » Worcester Telegram

Healey opposes National Grid rate hike » The Eagle Tribune

How 1 anonymous tipster cracked the Brown University shooting case » WGBH

Suspect in Brown University shooting, MIT professor murder found dead » WGBH

Southampton unveils ‘Hometown Heroes’ banners honoring veterans » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Why a big Kendall Square landlord is selling an apartment tower, even as it builds a taller one around the corner » Boston Globe

Willner and Sullivan: Visa misstep will help predators, scammers » Boston Herald

Editorial: Lower housing prices, not loan standards » Boston Herald

Second building at massive Suffolk Downs breaks ground at last » Boston Globe

Bridgewater inmate convicted in beating death of Worcester man » Worcester Telegram

Trump suspends green card lottery program that let Brown University, MIT shootings suspect into US » Boston Globe

In wake of Brown University shooting, N.H. Republicans call for ‘campus carry’ bill to override gun-free policies » Boston Globe

MIT professor killed in Brookline, known as brilliant scientist, unassuming neighbor » Boston Globe

Editorial: What happened to Boston’s golden goose? » Boston Globe

A thick mortar of building codes, disability access, and inequity » Boston Globe

Northampton Ward 3 Councilor Rothenberg sues three councilors, city over censure claims » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Amherst School Committee votes on new school names » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Moriarty: Hepatitis B vaccines for babies crucial for safety » Boston Herald

State Law Opens Records of Worcester State Hospital, Other Asylums » This Week in Worcester

How many people ride South Coast Rail? MBTA 'super happy' with service » The Herald News

Boston Public Schools to close 3 more schools in 2027 » MassLive

Report: Steamship Authority wasted millions in public funds on failed website » Boston Herald

Around Amherst: Four town councilors bid adieu » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Massachusetts Enacts Law to Unseal State Institutional Records Older Than 75 Years » Hoodline

National Grid is seeking to hike gas rates this winter » Boston Business Journal

Two options floated to replace key Morrissey drawbridge » Dorchester Reporter

Keolis teams with train manufacturer in bid to keep running commuter rail as T looks to move to more frequent, maybe even electric, trains » Universal Hub

‘I’ve lost so much hope in health care’: How the slow-moving Mass. board of medicine is failing patients » Boston Globe

The Rourke Bridge, the fight for health care and a push for more housing: Trahan highlights 2025 in end-of-year report » Lowell Sun

Ten additional Berkshire towns have been designated as seasonal communities, which could provide housing assistance » The Berkshire Eagle

DCF drops gender-identity requirement amid lawsuit, federal probe » Worcester Telegram

Mass. officials pledge to maintain access to gender-affirming care for trans youth — despite new Trump proposals » WBUR

Why Won’t Senators Stand Up to Trump? We Asked 3 Who Called It Quits. » New York Times

When those $1776 checks arrive, military personnel better hang on to them if they want a roof over their heads » Tropic Press

The Week Ahead

Monday - 9/30

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Women for Kassner Newbury Fundraiser in Support of Rep. Kristin Kassner

Tuesday - 10/1

11:30am City Awake: Awakening the Next Generation of Leaders hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 265 Franklin Street, Boston

8:00pm MassDems VP Debate Watch Party, Ducali Pizzeria & Bar, 289 Causeway Street, Boston

Wednesday - 10/2

12:00pm Wrongful Conviction Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

Thursday - 10/3

10:00am Mass. Recreation & Park Association Advocacy Day, Nurses Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

Friday - 10/4

Birthdays: Rep. Alice Peisch

9:00am Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, Committee Hearing

10:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Korea Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

Press Releases

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Returning Citizens Announce Grant Awards Supporting Programs that Reduce Youth Recidivism » City of Boston

Senators Markey and Warren Slam Trump Administration's Attempt to Kill Jobs and Raise Energy Prices by Moving to Suspend Active Vineyard Wind 1 Offshroe Wind Project » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Governor Healey Announces Major Tax Relief for Health Care Workers » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Governor Healey Responds to Trump Administration Stop Work Order for Vineyard Wind » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

AG Campbell Secures Victory Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cancelling School Mental Health Grants » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

AG Campbell Announces Nearly $150,000 Million Multistate Settlement With Mercedes-Benz USA Over Vehicle Emissions Fraud » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

JetBlue Unveils “Wicked Blue,” a Boston-Inspired Livery Celebrating Two Decades as the City’s Favorite Airline » JetBlue

Statement on Prof. Nuno Loureiro » MIT

Democratic Health Leaders Demand Answers on Trump’s Shady Drug Deals » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Federal Court Declares Trump Administration's Denial of Bond Hearings to New England ICE Detainees is Unlawful » ACLU of Mass.

Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) Releases 2025 Health Care Cost Trends Report » Massachusetts Health Policy Commission

West Roxbury Man Indicted for Fentanyl Distribution » U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $33.5 Million for Housing, Economic Development Across State » Mass. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.1 Million to Eight Community Health Centers through Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Grant Program » MassHealth

D.A. Sullivan & Sons, Inc., Recieves Boston Globe Recognition » North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioners and Executive Director Issue Statements Relative to Federal Rescheduling » Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission


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