Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Nuclear Energy Provision May Aid Offshore Wind Project
State House News Service
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State House Mourns Death Of Rep. Gifford, 64
State House News Service
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Top Dems Leave Door Open To Ballot Law Changes
State House News Service
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Trying to curry favor’: ‘Lobbyists on tax matters hired Richard Neal’s son
Politico Pro
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For the first time since the pandemic, student enrollment increases in state college system
WBUR
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Harris vs. Trump: How the election could affect health care in Mass.
MassLive
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Nearly 40,000 patients at Children’s, UMass, and Tenet hospitals may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans
Boston Globe
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AG Campbell hits Shake Shack with $244K in fines over child labor violations
Boston.com
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Inside ballot campaign bank accounts
Politico
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Mariano: "Trades" Not Lining Up On Health Care Bills
State House News Service
National
If Trump Wins
New York Times
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Rating Changes: House almost as close as presidential race
Roll Call
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Texas sees record early-voting numbers, particularly in Democratic-leaning areas
The Hill
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As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator
New York Times
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Republicans say they’re getting swamped in state legislatures
Politico
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Michigan Democrats brush off reports of Black voters shifting right
Punchbowl News
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Commonwealth Conversation with House Ways & Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz hosted by AIM
Northeastern University - EXP, 815 Columbus Avenue, 8th Floor, Boston
10:00am
Governor's Council Assembly
Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House
10:00am
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration
Great Hall, State House, Boston
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
2:00pm
Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
Quote of the Day
“"Ah, psychedelics. I outgrew that stuff. Nah, there's no -- I don't know. I don't know, I'll figure it out," Mariano said of his position on Question 4.”
Question 4, which would legalize certain psychedelic drugs and allow them to be grown and shared privately, the speaker -- who will be 78 years old next Thursday -- seemed to hint at a prior experience.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
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For Congress, U.S. Rep. Bill Keating faces challenger Dan Sullivan, a working nurse
New bedford Light
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John Kelly speaks out about Donald Trump: ‘He certainly falls into the general definition of fascist’
Boston Globe
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Opinion: The media’s toxic affair with Trump
Boston Globe
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Howie Carr: Dems can’t stomach Trump’s appeal
Boston Herald
Business
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Beacon Hill Democrats near economic development bill deal ahead of election day
Worcester Business Journal
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Mass. fishermen take aim at federal quotas at Statehouse Seafood Day
Boston Business Journal
Civil Rights
Crimes
Democracy
Education
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Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler and state Rep. Sally Kerans visited North Shore Community College’s new Henderson Bertolon Simulation Health Care Center of Excellence for their first stop on "STEM week"
Salem News
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Massachusetts community college enrollment up 14%, public colleges see first enrollment growth in last decade
Boston Herald
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Wampanoag author’s children’s book at center of Texas library book controversy
Boston Globe
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Pittsfield city councilors urge school administrators to establish new, improved methods for staff input
Berkshire Eagle
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Tour highlights UMass’ clean energy initiatives, leadership
The Recorder
Environment
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The flip side of this warm, dry weather? Heightened wildfire risk across much of Mass.
WBUR
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Letter: My climate priorities as a hopeful 3rd Berkshire representative
Berkshire Eagle
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North Atlantic right whale population actually increases, but ‘threats from vessel strikes and entanglement’ remain
Boston Herald
Health Care
Housing
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'High performer': Worcester Housing Authority earns industry award
Worcester Telegram
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Where are all the homebuyers? Greater Boston home sales dipped in September.
Boston Globe
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Mass. renters can get their eviction records sealed
Boston Globe
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Volunteers team up with state leaders to build house for family in need in Worcester
WCVB
Judiciary
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REP. PAULINO: Ensuring Justice and Fairness for Our Children’s Futures
The Valley Patriot
Labor
Legislative
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Beacon Hill Fight Between DiZoglio and Legislators Boils Over
Franklin Observer
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Attempted legislative audit plays into Question 1 debate
Gazette Net
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Question 1 won’t fix what ails the Legislature. But what will?
Boston Globe
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Cape And Islands Senate Candidates State Their Case At Forum
The Cape Cod Chronicle
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Massachusetts Voter Guide: Kate Donaghue vs. Boyd Stewart Conklin for state House
USA Today
Local Government
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Trump 2024 sign still in the spotlight in Hanson
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts Voter Guide: Paul Frost vs. Terry Burke Dotson for state House
Worcester Telegram
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FitzGerald: Group examining Carney site to meet Oct. 31
Dorchester Reporter
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Granby voters nix animal control bylaw
Gazette Net
Politics
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Three candidates, three perspectives for Cape and Islands state Senate seat
Cape Cod Times
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‘We’ll have some discussions’: Top Mass. lawmakers indicate they may change MCAS, audit ballot questions if they pass
Boston Globe
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Mariano, Spilka don’t rule out revisiting ballot questions after election
Commonwealth Beacon
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Election expert says lawsuits over primary unlikely to succeed. But will town clerks need more help?
WCAI
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Mayors race: Beauregard vs. Sarcione
The Eagle Tribune
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Fernandes vs. Muratore. What they plan for Plymouth, Barnstable Senate District?
Cape Cod Times
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Here’s where wealthy Mass. donors are sending their money in the 2024 election
Boston Globe
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Spill of the Hill: Massachusetts Democrats deploy to swing states to stump for Harris
Axios
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Auditor DiZoglio drums up support for Question 1 in visit to Greenfield
The Recorder
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Letter: Davis has experience with issues that matter to 3rd Berkshire
Berkshire Eagle
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‘Way too much at stake’: A look at the supporters going to extreme lengths to support their favored presidential candidate
Boston Globe
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Money flowing to ballot questions ahead of election
The Eagle Tribune
Public Safety
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'Gloucester shows up' when it comes to domestic violence awareness, advocates say
Gloucester Times
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Cape Cod Business Continues Aid Efforts After Florida Hurricanes
Brookline Patch
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Boston residents, businesses say Mass and Cass conditions have spread, worsened in parks and neighborhoods
Boston Herald
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Boston averages 1,900 serious or fatal crashes per year. Here are the most dangerous intersections.
Boston Globe
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Gun rights group to file signatures aimed at repealing new firearm law
WHDH
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Editorial: Illegal firearm aids sold through Internet on authorities’ radar
Sentinel & Enterprise
Taxation
Transportation
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SSA scaling back rate hike impact to Islanders
Martha's Vineyard Times
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North Adams Mayor tells Airport Commission to rescind lease awarded to Michael Milazzo for airport hangar
Berkshire Eagle