Must-Reads
Massachusetts
Government shutdown tracker shows how your Massachusetts senators voted. What to know
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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GOP super PAC releases image of Healey wearing a pro-migrant ‘Spirit Halloween’ costume, including sombrero
Boston Globe
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Two '26 ballot questions could upend state revenue plans
Dorchester Reporter
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Healey taps MBTA leader for dual role after her top transportation deputy resigns
Boston Globe
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MassDOT shakeup: Secretary Tibbits-Nutt out, but keeps $200K pay
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts awards $14M in public safety grants to combat illegal ‘street takeovers’
Boston Herald
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Shutdown fallout: Health care tax credits set to expire. What does it mean for Mass.?
Worcester Telegram
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How Mass. sheriffs navigate delicate balance of ICE demands and state law
The New Bedford Light
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Harvard posts biggest operating loss in 14 years as Trump cuts bite
Axios
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Moulton returns AIPAC donations over support of Netanyahu
Boston.com
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ICE enforcement in Mass. nets 1,400 arrests in September. Less than half had 'significant' criminal background
WBUR
National
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It’s ‘too late’ to extend ACA subsidies without major disruptions, some states and lawmakers say
Politico
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Maine Senate candidate promoted violent political action in since-deleted online posts
Politico
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Many swings, few knockout hits as Cuomo and Mamdani trade jabs in heated first NYC mayoral debate
The Associated Press (AP)
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Two opinion writers on the national implications of the Senate primary in Maine
Boston Globe
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It’s Not a Dog Whistle If Everyone Can Hear It
The Atlantic
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A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump’s military pressure on Venezuela blurs the lines.
The Associated Press (AP)
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Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say
New York Times
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Every Politician Is an Influencer Now
The Bulwark
Today on Beacon Hill
9:00am
Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing
Via Zoom
10:00am
Joint Committee on Revenue: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2 & Virtual
11:00am
Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration
State House, 428 and Virtual
1:00pm
MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng on GBH's Boston Public Radio
89.7 FM or gbhnews.org
Birthday: Rep. Jim Hawkins
Birthday: Rep. Kate Donaghue
Quote of the Day
“Today, we join virtually every other news organization in declining to agree to the Pentagon’s new requirements, which would restrict journalists’ ability to keep the nation and the world informed of important national security issues. The policy is without precedent and threatens core journalistic protections. We will continue to cover the US military as each of our organizations has done for many decades, upholding the principles of a free and independent press.”
Under new Hegseth rule, news outlets are denied access to report on Pentagon happenings. All major outlets responded with a joint statement condeming the ruling.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
Cannabis
Education
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Harvard posts biggest operating loss in 14 years as Trump cuts bite
Axios
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Brown University declines to sign onto Trump administration 'compact'
Reuters
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New local data finds increasing student engagement at phone-free schools
Greenfield Recorder
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Harvard’s endowment rose to $56.9 billion. The university is still facing extraordinary financial pressure.
Boston Globe
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State mulls end-of-course tests, sparking fears of a new high-stakes graduation exam
Boston Globe
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Springfield school board considers a Pledge of Allegiance policy
MassLive
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Opinion: Schools are accommodating student anxiety — and making it worse
Boston Globe
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Facing financial challenges, Worcester colleges push back on endowment tax ballot question
Worcester Telegram
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Mass. colleges lead the way to help the state meet net-zero goals
Boston Business Journal
Environment
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FEMA is forcing disaster-struck towns to fend for themselves
Boston Globe
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Advocates flow to State House to support Massachusetts rivers
Bay State Banner
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Craney: Healey must reverse course on Net Zero by 2050
Boston Herald
Federal
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Neal calls Israel-Hamas cease fire a 'good first step,' but still much to be done to maintain peace
New England Public Media
Health Care
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Trump announces a deal with a manufacturer to make a common fertility drug cheaper for IVF patients
Boston Globe
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Sticker shock forecast due to expiring health insurance subsidies
State House News Service
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Trahan pushes for extending Obamacare tax credits
The Eagle Tribune
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Health care advocate joining state service as undersecretary
State House News Service
Housing
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Average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 6.27 percent, nearing a low for 2025
Boston Globe
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As Housing Crisis Escalates, New Transfer Fee Option Emerges
Vineyard Gazette
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North Adams voted for an affordable housing trust. What comes next?
The Berkshire eagle
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Lakeside Apartment redevelopment kicks off: What to know about Worcester housing project
Worcester Telegram
Immigration
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Mass. woman charged with threatening federal agents during immigration arrest
Axios
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ICE arrests Afghan man with brain cancer in Methuen. Now, he’s hundreds of miles from his doctors
WBUR
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Worried ICE has taken a relative? Shutdown cuts key communication lines for lawmakers with that agency and others.
Boston Globe
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Massachusetts judge releases Malden hair salon owner accused of attacking ICE agents
Boston Herald
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Transparency concerns raised as Mass. ends shelter spending reports. Why that matters to you
MassLive
Legislative
Local Government
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Lawrence City Clerk: State will 'take over' election process following fraud allegations
The Eagle Tribune
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In split vote, Shutesbury Select Board OKs democracy declaration
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Ex-Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson heads to prison Friday after corruption conviction
Boston Herald
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New Ashford voters will be asked to approve spending $59K, mostly for the church building
The Berkshire Eagle
Politics
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‘No Kings' protests in Mass., across the U.S. expected to draw large turnout
NBC Boston
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey calls Trump World Cup threat ‘political theater’
Boston Herald
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‘We’re not going away’: Amid Trump’s threats, Boston protesters vow to continue
Boston Globe
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Super PAC targets Gov. Healey as Republican race ramps up
WBUR
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Amherst Town Council candidates differ on school funding priorities at forum
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Editorial: Protesting ‘No Kings?’ How about no-audit Legislature?
Boston Herald
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Scott Lima drops out of New Bedford city council race, had finished 8th in preliminary
South Coast Today
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GOP Super PAC posts doctored image of Healey, ties racist caricature to migrant policies
Boston.com
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Seth Moulton is returning AIPAC donations after launching Senate campaign against Ed Markey
Boston Herald
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As field to replace Moulton grows, disappointment in Democrats a common theme
WGBH
Public Health
Public Safety
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Gov. Healey, Mass. State Police vow zero tolerance for illegal street takeovers
WCVB
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‘Art on wheels’: Inside the Mass. car culture being threatened by dangerous street takeovers
MassLive
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‘People want justice.’ Raising awareness about Boston’s unsolved homicides, one case at a time
Boston Globe
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Healey: Police cracking down on street 'takeovers'
The Eagle Tribune
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State law enforcement officials announce crackdown on ‘street takeovers’ that hit Eastern Mass.
Boston Globe
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Gov. Healey says crackdown on illegal street takeovers is underway
WGBH
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Massachusetts awards $14M in public safety grants to combat illegal ‘street takeovers’
Boston Herald
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Governor Healey, Massachusetts State Police, announces more funding, 232 civil citations, 74 warnings, 20 criminal summons, 7 arrests in illegal street takeover operation
Fall River Reporter
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'Real-life heroes': 4 Worcester officers among those honored by Healey at Trooper Hanna awards
Worcester Telegram
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Healey reports crackdown on illegal car race meetups following chaotic events
WBUR
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Worcester mayoral candidates disagree on civilian oversight board for police
WGBH
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Worcester mayoral candidates disagree on civilian oversight board for police
WGBH
State Finance
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Healey’s budget czar not ruling out midyear budget cuts if economy sputters
MassLive
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Senate ready to join House in rejecting Healey budget vetoes
State House News
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Senate ready to join House in rejecting Healey budget vetoes
State House News Service
Transportation
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Route 107 bridge between Lynn, Saugus closes after inspection notes necessary repairs needed
WCVB
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Healey names Eng, MBTA general manager, interim transportation secretary
WHDH
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Mass. Gov. Healey taps MBTA boss Phil Eng as state’s interim transportation secretary
MassLive
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Tibbits-Nutt is out as transportation secretary. T chief Eng will serve in interim
WBUR
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Healey taps MBTA leader for dual role after her top transportation deputy resigns
Boston Globe
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Tibbits-Nutt out at MassDOT; T's Eng takes over
Axios
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MBTA's Eng widens transportation footprint as Tibbits-Nutt resigns
State House News Service
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‘Contactless’ fares quickly grow popular among T riders
Commonwealth Magazine
Utilities
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Massachusetts Governor Healey Flips Then Flops on Gas Pipeline Issue
WBSM
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Healey orders review of utility bills to ease costs for Mass. ratepayers, so what charges should go?
Boston 25 News
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Mass. bill to curb utilities’ political spending would save Liberty customers hundreds of thousands of dollars
Energy & Policy Institute