Must-Reads
Massachusetts Department of Correction hit with lawsuit alleging brutal violence against inmates
Lowell Sun
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Guru of Boston’s youth jobs program stepping down after three decades
Commonwealth Beacon
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Seeking answers in death of recruit, protesters gather outside state police ceremony at DCU
Worcester Telegram
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Owner of Norwood Hospital site sues Mass. DPH, accusing it of stopping rebuilding
WGBH
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Clock ticking on Boston mayor’s tax plan: Hikes as city budget grows
Boston Herald
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Battenfeld: AG Andrea Campbell targets the existential threat of TikTok
Boston Herald
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How ranked-choice voting could change campaigns
Politico
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Average single-family home in Boston likely to see 14 percent spike in property taxes, city officials say
Boston Globe
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Prosecutor slams back, says plenty of evidence to convict Taunton mayor — including video
Taunton Gazette
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As gambling increases, Mass. health officials target the fallout for youth
WGBH
Inflation eased slightly in September, as election nears
Washington Post
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An Oil Giant Railroads Its SCOTUS Connection To Gut Environmental Law
The Lever
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The candidate taking on an election denier — by focusing on other things
Washington Post
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Steve Bannon Has Called His “Army” to Do Battle—No Matter Who Wins in November
Vanity Fair
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Court to weigh protections for immigrants brought to US as children
Boston Globe
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Trump’s small-dollar donor fundraising is beset by confusion and fatigue
Boston Globe
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Kentucky AG challenges Biden’s minimum staffing rule for nursing homes
Kentucky Lantern
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Why Pennsylvania will decide the next president
The Hill
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How L.A. became America’s largest jail system
Los Angeles Times
Today on Beacon Hill
The End of Home Equity Theft in Massachusetts: What’s Next? hosted by the Pioneer Public Interest Law Center
Status of Persons with Disabilities
Joint Committee on Higher Education: Informational Hearing
Senate Informal Session
House Informal Session
Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight: Committee Hearing
Where the Heart Is: A Celebration of Caregivers hosted by Ethos
The 14th Annual Feminist Affair hosted by Mass NOW
Quote of the Day
“Steward reminds us that when private equity takes down health care, people lose their lives and communities lose access to services they depend on,” Warren said in an interview. “They’re ‘hit and run’ artists,” Warren said of private equity firms. “They come in, suck out the equity, spend that money on their yachts and private planes and never look back.”
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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City aims for equitable allotment of new liquor licenses
Bay State Banner
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Business tower 40 Thorndike opens with party, inclusionary homes, office vacancies and a plan
Cambridge Day
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The MSPCA took in dozens of animals after Helene. Now, they're preparing for Milton
WBUR
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Boston restaurant owners feeling hopeful as new liquor licenses become available
WGBH
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Canadian, Mass reps discuss trade relations in South Deerfield
The Recorder
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Chef Barbara Lynch closing all her restaurants
Boston Globe
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Fall foliage is a big boost for the New England economy. Here are the numbers.
Boston Globe
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Leena’s Place in Belchertown faces state alcohol violation for allegedly serving 22 shots of liquor to underage employees
Gazette Net
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Competitiveness Debate Boils Down To "Tsunami Of Little Things"
State House News Service
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Pols See Equity, Fun In Boston Alcohol License Law
State House News Service
Cannabis
Civil Rights
Democracy
Education
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New food service director’s ideas driving excitement over school lunch at Mahar
The Recorder
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More MCAS ballot question ads flood in ahead of election, Boston mayor ‘torn’ on MCAS stance
Boston Herald
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Amherst Regional board backs ending MCAS requirement for graduation
Gazette Net
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Holy Cross says it will cover tuition for families making less than $100,000
Boston Globe
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This Mass. college is covering the cost of tuition for families earning under $100K
MassLive
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Jacob Pothier’s family wants Voc-Tech school officials, former security guard to testify in wrongful death claim
The New Bedford Light
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A window smashed at Harvard, a ‘Rally of Rage’ at Emerson: Pro-Palestinian activism returns with a harsher edge
Boston Globe
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Brown University votes to reject divestment proposal
Boston Globe
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Once a bridge to a bachelor's, Mass. community colleges have become career training centers
WBUR
Environment
Federal
Health Care
Housing
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Out-Of-Town Investors Drive Boston Multifamily Sales To 2-Year High
BisNow
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State Sen. Julian Cyr Sees More Work to Do on Housing
The Provincetown Independent
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Average single-family home in Boston likely to see 14 percent spike in property taxes, city officials say
Boston Globe
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Foxboro Select Board opts not to take a position on MBTA Communities Act warrant article
The Sun Chronicle
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Rockport group waiting for court ruling on MBTA decision
Gloucester Times
Human Services
Immigration
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Immigration Authorities Resurface Court Cooperation Complaints
State House News Service
Judiciary
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MassLive's Housing Court Guide: What you need to know, getting started
MassLive
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Opinion: In ghost gun case, Supreme Court can’t hide from its hypocrisy
Boston Globe
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MetroWest victim advocates aim to conquer language barrier in domestic violence cases
The Metro West Daily News
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Family of Massachusetts teacher raped and killed at school vow to continue ‘senseless’ fight
Boston Herald
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Mass. Gov. Nominates Land Court Counsel To Judgeship
Law 360
Labor
Legislative
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Marblehead voters to weigh auditor’s power over Legislature
Marblehead Current
Local Government
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After 3 left in 5 years, Worcester hires new chief equity officer
MassLive
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Great Barrington Town Manager Mark Pruhenski to leave in January for a new career 'challenge'
Berkshire Eagle
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Group seeks signatures demanding vote on 3A zoning
Gloucester Times
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Worcester hires chief equity officer, filling post vacant since 2022
Worcester Telegram
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Administrator search begins in Hadley; sewer rates to rise
Gazette Net
Politics
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On the divided South Coast, Dems, GOP scrap for votes | John L. Micek
MassLive
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Family, friends, and others send prayers to Ethel Kennedy
Boston Globe
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Cape Cod votes: 1st Barnstable rep candidates on housing, immigration, wind, water quality
Cape Cod Times
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Joseph P. Kennedy III awarded honorary doctorate from Atlantic Technological University in Ireland
Boston Globe
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Once more unto the breach: 3rd Berkshire House seat candidates Davis, Mitts face off onstage in Lenox
WAMC
Public Health
Public Safety
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State police graduation takes on somber tone as officials remember recruit who died
The Associated Press (AP)
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Dalton Ambulance Committee Evaluates Vehicle Options
iBerkshires
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AG declines to release footage of sheriff’s arrest citing investigation
MassLive
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Gun activists say they are aiming to put Mass. gun law repeal on 2026 ballot
Boston Globe
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Gun owners say effort to repeal new gun law is moving forward
Commonwealth Beacon
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State Police Academy graduation overshadowed by recruit’s death, demands for accountability
Boston Globe
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Enrique Delgado-Garcia remembered at State Police graduation as protestors gather outside
Spectrum News
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Say what!? Gov. Healey formally commends Cape Cod gun store owner leading repeal campaign
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Mystery package deliveries the latest version of brushing scam
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Former Billerica police officer charged with aggravated rape of a child
NBC Boston
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Death of trooper draws protesters outside Mass. State Police graduation
MassLive
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New Massachusetts State Police troopers remember Enrique Delgado-Garcia at bittersweet ceremony
Boston Herald
State Finance
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Groups Urge Rainy Day Fund Diversion To Balance Budget
State House News Service
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Salem, MassHire North Shore Awarded $500K State Grant
Brookline Patch
Taxation
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Wu: Tax shift bill needs to be done by November
Dorchester Reporter
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Wu unveils projected decline in commercial property assessments
Boston Business Journal
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Mayor: Boston Residents Face $500 Tax Bill Jump Without Senate Action
State House News Service
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Mayor Wu’s line in the sand on property taxes doesn’t make political or economic sense
Boston Globe