Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Mass. House overrides budget cuts made by Governor Healey amid ‘devastating’ Trump federal funding cuts
Boston Globe
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Boston’s biotech supremacy is at risk. Will a new city emerge as the leader of the life science industry?
Boston Globe
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600 kids go missing from state care a year. These are the lost children of Massachusetts.
Boston Globe
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Norfolk County sheriff, accused of misusing campaign money, resigns as head of statewide sheriffs’ association
Boston Globe
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Mass. begins 2030 Census prep amid national redistricting fights
Commonwealth Beacon
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O'Brien flags concerns over CCC votes taken in her absence
State House News Service
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Municipalities crank up the heat with report warning of financial ‘perfect storm’
Commonwealth Beacon
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Republicans ask Inspector General to investigate service plaza bid process
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts offered up $35M in offshore wind tax breaks. They’ve gone unclaimed for two straight years.
Commonwealth Beacon
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Governor Healey’s pick for state Superior Court judge works for her partner, Joanna Lydgate
Boston Globe
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Local mayors form coalition calling for ‘greater collaboration’ in negotiations over new soccer stadium in Everett
Boston Globe
National
Minority Whip Katherine Clark on midterm elections: ‘I feel very good about winning the House’
Boston Globe
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The Insurrection Problem
The Atlantic
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Democrats Play the Hits on Health Care. But Fewer People Are Listening.
New York Times
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The pharmaceutical industry isn't yet in the clear
Axios
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Why Schumer thinks Dems have momentum
punchbowl
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CA: ‘Get out of my f--king shot’: Katie Porter tears into staffer in newly released video
Politico
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The War on Obamacare Is Over — and Republicans Lost
The Message Box
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Republicans could draw 19 more House seats after an upcoming Supreme Court ruling
Politico
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Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown
The Associated Press (AP)
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The ICE Propaganda Campaign Goes Into Overdrive
The Bulwark
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Democrats Are Done With Vanity Candidates
The Bulwark
Today on Beacon Hill
8:30am
Mass. Health and Hospital Association Communications Summit
MHA Conference Center, 500 District Avenue, Burlington
8:30am
Mass. Select Board Association Fall Conference: Fiscal Summit
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E. Temple Street, Boylston
9:00am
Health Connector Authority Board Meeting
Via YouTube
9:00am
Massachusetts Under Pressure – Aligning Cost-Containment with Workforce Well-Being hosted by AIM
OneDigital, 250 Royall Street, Suite 320W, Canton
10:00am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting
Via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
Public Health Effects of Xylazine
Virtual Only
10:00am
Office of Campaign and Political Finance Public Hearing
sarah.hartry@mass.gov, or by mail to: Sarah Hartry, General Counsel, OCPF, Room 411 , One Ashburton Place, Boston and via webcast
10:00am
MASSPIRG Legislative Briefing on PFAS
Room 428, State House, Boston
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:30am
Constitutional Convention: Constitutional Convention
House Chamber
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 and Virtual
1:00pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2 and Virtual
2:30pm
Women Who Lead in Life Sciences hosted by the Boston Business Journal
The Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avery Street, Boston
4:00pm
Mass. Vaccine Purchasing Advisory Council Meeting
Mass. Medical Society, 860 Winter Street, Waltham
5:00pm
Young Professionals Community Networking Night hosted by AIM
Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom, Faneuil Hall, 60 State Street, Boston
5:30pm
Protect Our Care Town Hall: Worcester
242 Mill Street, Worcester
6:00pm
2025 Annual Dinner & Peters Lecture hosted by the Pioneer Institute
Location TBA
6:30pm
Protect Our Care Town Hall: Metro North
St. James' Episcopal Church, 1991 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
7:00pm
Eliminating CSOs in The Charles: What Are Our Options? hosted by the Charles River Watershed Association
Via Zoom
Quote of the Day
“A progressive orthodoxy argued that platforming conservatives was a tacit endorsement of hate. But things have changed.”
Hajjar argues once, giving conservative views space was seen as endorsing hate; now, universities are more willing to host those views, and students are more willing to hear them, even when they’re controversial.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Cities bordering Everett unite in Revolution soccer stadium transparency push
NBC Boston
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Developer Tom O’Brien will draw up new plans for Carney Hospital site, closed after Steward Health Care bankruptcy
Boston Globe
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Auxilium launches businesses of the future from inside historic Worcester building
Worcester Telegram
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston president talks about tariffs, jobs, and why inflation is ‘still elevated’
Boston Globe
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Springfield Gardens banned from owning or managing property
The Reminder
Cannabis
Civil Rights
Democracy
Education
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Editorial: A compact answer to Trump’s ‘compact’: No
Boston Globe
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Harvard mathematician among New Englanders awarded $800,000, no-strings-attached MacArthur ‘genius’ grants
Boston Globe
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Report: State school reimbursement policies underserve Worcester, urban schools
Worcester Telegram
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Study: System To Award School Construction Funds Favors Wealthy Districts
Andover News
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Harvard, union talks may look different amid Trump cuts
Axios
Environment
Health Care
Housing
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Boston City Council OKs ordinance to turn vacant city property into affordable housing
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts lawmakers tackle pet relinquishment spurred by housing regulations
The Daily Free Press
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South Shore town reverses decision on MBTA zoning. What voters cited as the reason
Patriot Ledger
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Another South Shore town rejects MBTA zoning rules. Where the law is being disputed
Patriot Ledger
Human Services
Immigration
Judiciary
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Healey nominates four for judgeships
State House News Service
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Judge sets $10K bail for pro-Palestinian protester accused of breaking BPD officer’s nose
WGBH
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‘They just let this system crumble’: Frozen funds leave courts short-staffed, buildings in disrepair
Boston Globe
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Judge orders release of Pittsfield man after court rules he was unlawfully detained by ICE
Boston Globe
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Boston court session ends in chaos as supporters gasp at pro-Palestinian protester’s $10K bail
Boston Herald
Labor
Legislative
Local Government
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Town of Carver cuts Town Planner salary to fund fire fighter raises, rejects MBTA zoning
JohnFGately.com
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Plymouth County OPEB Trust Shows Strong 9.44% Returns Over Five Years
South Shore News
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Northborough MA voters get their say Nov. 3 on plan to restore historic estate
Worcester Telegram
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Boston city councilors propose publicly-owned grocery stores to make healthy food more accessible
Boston Globe
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Citizens petition for building moratorium, zoning changes
Daily Hampshire Gazette
Politics
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Joan Bennett Kennedy, who married into Kennedy clan, dies at 89
Reuters
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ME: Scoop: Mills poised to jump into Maine Senate race
Axios
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Analysis: Can candidates reach the Hispanic and Latino community?
The New Bedford Light
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Joan Kennedy: A fighter to the end
Boston Herald
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Mayor Wu still set to headline ‘No Kings’ protest after outbreak of violence in Boston Common
Boston Herald
Public Health
Public Safety
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Mass. invests $5.5M to ‘strengthen’ public safety as Gov. Healey declares ‘zero tolerance’
MassLive
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"No more": Healey orders more state police response to car mobs
Axios
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After street takeovers, Cape lawmaker, an ex-cop, readies get-tough bills
MassLive
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Boston’s police commissioner says street takeovers are ‘getting out of control’
Boston Globe
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Mayor Wu condemns attacks on police at pro-Palestinian protest on Boston Common
Boston Globe
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Woman wounded in shooting as Boston restaurant hit by more than a dozen bullets
CBS News
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Boston police report broken nose, pepper spray from unruly pro-Palestinian protesters
Boston Herald
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Healey vows ‘zero tolerance’ for violent street takeovers, tells Trump to keep troops away
The Sun Chronicle
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Mass. leaders condemn violence, reject idea of Trump deploying National Guard
NBC Boston
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Serious pedestrian crashes down in Worcester so far this year, after alarming 2024
Worcester Telegram
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Is it legal to record a conversation in Massachusetts without the other party's consent?
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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Gov. Maura Healey said Trump’s National Guard deployments are a ‘waste of resources’
Boston Herald
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Editorial: Criminal coddling off the table when protesters assault cops
Boston Herald
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Healey, Noble and Bradley: Committing to build a safer Massachusetts
Boston Herald
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Charlemont, Rowe to hire new shared fire chief as Annear plans retirement
Greenfield Recorder
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Harsh punishment awaits anyone who takes part in car meetups, street racing, Gov. Healey warns
Boston 25 News
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As domestic violence reports rise, funding to support survivors dwindles
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Gov. Healey looks to crack down on street takeovers in Massachusetts
CBS News
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Check your smoke detectors: Fire officials urge Mass. residents to replace outdated alarms
WGBH
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President Trump "absolutely shouldn't" send National Guard to Massachusetts, Gov. Healey says
CBS News
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Police Chief Pistone put on leave amid criticism of his handling of recent crises
The Eagle Tribune
Reproductive Rights
State Finance
State Government
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Opinion: DiZoglio misfires in attack on attorney general
Commonwealth Beacon
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Dot delegation has mixed feelings on state flag and redesign of seal
Dorchester Reporter
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Galvin wades into congressional crypto fight
Politico
Transportation
Utilities
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Trump ends energy grants for UMass, local companies
Greenfield Recorder
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After emerging from bankruptcy, Internet provider Starry gets acquired by Verizon
Boston Business Journal
Press Releases
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New Mass. Municipal Association Report: Mass. Cities and Towns Reaching a Fiscal Breaking Point
Mass. Municipal Association
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Senate to Take Up Bills Promoting Highway Safety and Safe Access to Menstrual Products
Mass. Senate
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Senator Markey Reminds Airlines of Passengers' Right to Hassle-Free Refund Amid Government Shutdown
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Public Hearings to Review Statewide K-12 School Finance Formula
Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $700K to Support Regional Restoration Partnerships
Mass. Division of Ecological Restoration
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Awardees
Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
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AG Campbell Supports Multistate Challenge Against Trump’s National Guard Deployment To Oregon
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Promotes Registered Apprenticeship at National Forum
Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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AG's Office Secures Guilty Pleas from Owners of Unlicensed Basement Casinos in Chinatown and Quincy
Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Trump Administration Once Again Delays Critical Lead Pipe Replacement Funds for Massachusetts
Mass. Department of Environmental Protection
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Fire Officials Continue Statewide Push on Expired Smoke Alarms
Mass. Department of Fire Services
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Public Health Warning Issued Related to Recent Sewage Discharge
City of Boston
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The Rise of Public Equity Investment
Associated Industries of Mass.
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AARP Massachusetts Backs Bill to Protect Consumers from Crypto Scams
AARP Massachusetts
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Canceling the Annual USDA Household Food Security Survey is a Cop Out
Project Bread