Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Major climate bill moves through Massachusetts State Senate in rare out-of-session vote
Boston Herald
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Port of New Bedford cites ‘grave concern’ about new offshore wind area
The New Bedford Light
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Ten MBTA employees on leave amid criminal investigation at Cabot Yard in South Boston, T general manager says
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Massachusetts Legislature operates in the dark. Is anyone shocked?
Boston Globe
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A year after Lewiston, how have gun laws changed in Massachusetts and Maine?
WGBH
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Two dozen Harvard faculty suspended from library after pro-Palestinian protest
Boston Globe
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Q&A: SHNS Talks With Outgoing Rep. Kay Khan
State House News Service
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What Boston's property tax shift compromise would mean for homeowners and businesses
WBUR
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Tracking cookies doesn’t violate wiretap law, SJC rules
Commonwealth Beacon
National
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Harris says she concurs with assessment that Trump is a fascist
Washington Post
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Trump comes up with new slur against US: ‘We’re the garbage can for the world’
Yahoo News
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Trump alumni warn he could deploy troops against Americans
MSN
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Never mind Trump losing the election, America’s next civil war has already started – this is how it will end
Independent
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A president on trial? Many voters want Trump to face charges, even if he's elected
USA Today
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Biden administration rolls out new student debt plan, this time aimed at people with big debts
CBS News
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Joe Rogan Takes Center Stage in an Election Season Dominated by Podcasts
The Wall Street Journal
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Obama Rallies With Harris for First Time, to the Chords of Bruce Springsteen
New York Times
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Trump will use his Madison Square Garden rally to deliver his closing argument: Harris broke America
Politico
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The Army of Election Officials Ready to Reject the Vote
New York Times
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Joint Committee on Public Service: Committee Hearing
Written Testimony Only
10:00am
Executive Office of Veterans' Services Public Hearing
Via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Latino Excellence Awards
Great Hall, State House, Boston
Quote of the Day
“Donald Trump is increasingly unhinged and unstable, and in a second term, people like John Kelly would not be there to be the guardrails against his propensities and his actions,” Harris told reporters. “Those who once tried to stop him from pursuing his worst impulses would no longer be there, and no longer be there to rein him in.”
Harris said on Wednesday she believes former president Donald Trump is a fascist, agreeing with the assessment of a growing number of Trump’s former top aides.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Boston business community needs an attitude adjustment, Michlewitz says
Boston Globe
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'Proud of where we are': Healey celebrates grant recipients who received $161M from state to invest in quality of life
Worcester Telegram
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Hasbro to lay off dozens of employees; CEO says toymaker could move out of R.I. in mid-2026
Boston Globe
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Business community needs attitude adjustment, Michlewitz says
News From the States
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Two Finalists In Running For Top Convention Post
State House News Service
Civil Rights
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Wampanoag history book at the center of Texas controversy
Martha's Vineyard Times
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Partnership with Boston nonprofit to speed completion of W.E.B. Du Bois sculpture in Great Barrington
Berkshire Eagle
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Amherst human rights commissioners proposing shift from events to education, data collection
Gazett Net
Education
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How many students don't graduate because they fail MCAS? A Question 2 Q&A
Worcester Telegram
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Faculty Members Suspended From Harvard’s Main Library After ‘Study-In’ Protest
The Harvard Crimson
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Is using AI cheating? In many schools, teachers are left to figure it out on their own.
Boston Globe
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Biden tries again at student loan cancellation, this time for those with financial hardships
Boston Globe
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Business leaders make new donations to fight Question 2 on MCAS
Boston Globe
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Prostitution at Northeastern University leads to locked-up restrooms in academic building
Boston Herald
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Big money recently donated for and against Mass. ballot question on student testing
New Hampshire Public Radio
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Many parents like me are torn over whether to repeal the MCAS graduation requirement. Here’s a two-part, educators’ view from both sides.
Boston Globe
Environment
Gaming
Health Care
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Obesity drug boom: Boston-area startup bets $400 million
Boston Globe
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Two Boston hospitals did not violate law when they tracked website use, SJC rules
Boston Globe
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Most Greater Westfield ballots have 6th question on single-payer health care
MassLive
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Thousands in Central Mass. could lose insurance coverage on Jan. 1. What you need to know
Worcester Telegram
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Scott: Companies should lower weight-loss drug $$
Boston Herald
Labor
Legislative
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DeLeo Hints House Power May Stay In Northeastern Family
State House News Service
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Senate goes different law-making route to pass climate bill
Commonwealth Beacon
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DeLeo Hints House Power May Stay In Northeastern Family
State House News Service
Local Government
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Swampscott Clerk’s Office is perfect in ballot distribution
Lynn Daily News Item
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Sean Curran is resigning after 16 months as shared town administrator for Washington and Middlefield
Berkshire Eagle
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Flanagan: I'll spend $3M to demolish Silvia School, build green space as a 'donation'
The Herald News
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‘We are investing in our community,’ Wallace Tower Modernization Project underway
Sentinel & Enterprise
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Pittsfield Council, School Committee Want Better Communication
iBerkshires
Politics
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Letter: Marybeth Mitts for state representative is obvious choice for me
Berkshire Eagle
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Howie: Single-party rule is ruining Massachusetts, so vote GOP
Boston Herald
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New report says Brazilians, the biggest immigrant group in Mass., shouldn't be forgotten
WGBH
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John Deaton takes aim at Elizabeth Warren over growing income inequality under her watch
Boston Herald
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Conley vs. Diggs: 2nd Barnstable state rep. candidates lay out plans for their district
Cape Cod Times
Public Health
Public Safety
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‘More must be done’ to check flow of illegal guns, Mass. congressional delegation tells ATF
Boston Globe
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Mass. congressional delegation urges feds to 'ramp up' efforts to combat interstate gun trafficking
The Sun Chronicle
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Springfield officials react to plea for feds’ help with gun violence
MassLive
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Boston Police captain who oversaw overtime fraud-ridden evidence warehouse gets prison time
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Feds cut funding for domestic violence survivors
Boston Herald
State Government
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Top Massachusetts Dems leave door open to changing — and even scrapping — voter-approved laws
New England Public Media
Taxation
Transportation
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Proposal to rename road for former Worcester school safety director draws public pushback
Worcester Telegram
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Franklin/Foxboro Commuter Rail shuts down Nov. 2-3 for Dedham bridge construction
Milford Daily News
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Healey’s $30M earmark extends fare-free service for regional transit authorities
The Recorder
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Budget chief wants to direct $1B toward MBTA, transportation improvements
NBC Boston
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Fare-free service announced for 13 regional bus lines across Massachusetts
Boston Globe
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New State Subsidy Ensures Continuation of Free MeVa Bus Service for Area Riders
WHAV
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MBTA estimates 25% of south-side commuter rail fares not being collected
Commonwealth Beacon
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Governor Maura Healey announced $30 million in state funding will be put towards free transit
News 22 WWLP.com
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Budget chief wants to direct $1B toward MBTA, transportation improvements
NECN
Utilities
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$2.8M upgrade at Montague Clean Water Facility underway
The Recorder
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MA senators suspend rule to pass renewable energy bill; no action in House
Worcester Telegram