Must-Reads
Massachusetts
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Eversource threatens harsher rates after Massachusetts regulators block winter gas increases
Boston Herald
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Fired Healey deputy faces drug trafficking charges
State Affairs
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Has Michelle Wu changed Boston in her first term? We asked 100 residents.
Boston Globe
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Who is LaMar Cook? Ex-Healey staffer arrested after cocaine was delivered to a government office
MassLive
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They keep the Legislature going. Why they can’t afford to stay
MassLive
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SNAP users account for 20% of grocery sales in Mass. Stores are bracing for a hit
WBUR
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Who is running for the 6th Congressional District in 2026
WBUR
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Is gerrymandering to blame for Massachusetts’ all-Democrat congressional delegation?
WGBH
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A pastor races a track coach for the Boston City Council's only open seat
WBUR
National
Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years
The Associated Press (AP)
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Most Americans oppose East Wing demolition for Trump ballroom, poll finds
Washington Post
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The Montana Plan To Kill Citizens United
The Lever
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Trump and Xi Ease Off the Trade War, but New Nuclear Threat Brings a Chill
New York Times
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Andrew Cuomo, Scraping and Scrambling, Is Still Running as Andrew Cuomo
New York Times
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Twilight of the Democratic Influencer Candidates
The Bulwark
Today on Beacon Hill
10:00am
Physical Therapy Day on the Hill
Great Hall, State House, Boston
10:30am
Joint Committee on Financial Services: Committee Hearing
State House, A-2
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:30am
Office of the Inspector General Public Hearing
One Ashburton Place, 13th Floor, Boston
12:30pm
Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies: Committee Hearing
State House, A-1 & Virtual
5:00pm
Close of Comment Period for Department of Energy Resources Proposed SMART 3.0 Regulations
Submission via email
Birthday: Rep. Jessica Giannino
Birthday: Rep. Ryan Hamilton
Quote of the Day
“While Donald Trump builds a fancy new ballroom for himself and his donors, Americans across the country are getting notices in the mail telling them their health care premiums are going up by thousands of dollars a year,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren. “Democrats are fighting back because we believe that health care isn’t just for rich people. No one should go bankrupt because they got sick.”
In a video press conference, Sen. Warren sounds the alarm on how the government shutdown is effecting health care premiums.
News by Category
Beltway Politics
Business
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Thermo Fisher to buy Clario Holdings for $8.88B
Axios
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in
Boston Herald
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One of Boston’s two remaining strip clubs wants to move. Chinatown is leery.
Boston Globe
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Is a $100,000 salary enough to raise a family in Massachusetts? For some local parents, it isn’t.
Boston Globe
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CVS Health posts record Q3 revenue despite $5.7B write-down
Boston Business Journal
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MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Boston Herald
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Supermarket over the turnpike shut because of asbestos
Universal Hub
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Thermo Fisher acquires clinical trial software company for $8.9B
Boston Business Journal
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Opinion: Trump says America’s economy will die without his tariffs. He’s crying wolf.
Boston Globe
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MA grocery stores could soon have fewer self-checkout machines under new bill
Worcester Telegram
Cannabis & Psychedelics
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O'Brien bid to shore up Cannabis Commission votes fails
State House News Service
Crimes
Education
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Weymouth Schools Adopt New Student Graduation Requirements
South Shore News
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Gov't shutdown puts Head Start for New Bedford kids in danger. Bus service will end first.
South Coast Today
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At Harvard University and Boston College, conservatives test free speech
Boston Globe
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Amherst College faculty adopt groundbreaking democracy resolution
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Battenfeld: Karen Read attorney puts harsh spotlight on Boston Police Commissioner
Boston Herald
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Buckman: Mayor Wu’s words on BPS aren’t enough
Boston Herald
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Protesters demand action after ‘People’s Tribunal’ finds institutions complicit in Gaza genocide
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Colleges hope to ‘AI-proof’ their offerings as new tech changes job expectations
WGBH
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Wu sets high expectations in ‘State of the Schools’ address
WGBH
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Mayor Wu’s goal to make Boston’s schools the best in the nation faces steep challenges, and many skeptics
Boston Globe
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Editorial: Get cellphones out of schools
Boston Globe
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LynnLab gets $30K grant to make science accessible
Lynn Daily News Item
Environment
Housing
Human Services
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'Only God knows': SNAP recipients in Worcester wonder what they'll do if benefits end
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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36,000 Brockton residents at risk as SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1
The Enterprise
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Head Start agencies in Mass. expect cuts to programs due to federal shutdown
WBUR
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Boston businesses, farmers markets mobilize as SNAP set to end
Axios
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Campbell, AGs seek court order to keep SNAP benefits flowing
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Town by town Mass. map shows where SNAP cuts will hit hardest: Find your city
MassLive
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A Cambridge day shelter mobilizes to fight SNAP disruptions
Axios
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States sue to stop suspension of SNAP benefits during government shutdown
Mass Lawyers Weekly
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November SNAP benefits may not be paid. Who it impacts, where to get help in Massachusetts
The Enterprise
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SNAP funding lawsuit heads to court as states aim to protect food assistance for millions
Boston Globe
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What other states are doing to make up for loss of SNAP benefits
Boston Globe
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Both donors and the hungry are reaching out to Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, local pantry and lunch site as SNAP cutoff looms
MassLive
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Lucas: Oh snap — Healey can tap Mass. $$ to feed hungry
Boston Herald
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Lawsuit over loss of SNAP funding heads to Boston federal court
WCVB
Immigration
Labor
Local Government
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Analysis: What’s in the budget anyway?
The New Bedford Light
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Report warns of 'perfect storm' pressuring local budgets throughout Mass.
The Metro West Daily News
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Moss Triumphant As Jury Finds Sarno Violated His Ex-Mayoral Aide’s Rights
Western Mass. Politics and Insight
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Mayor: ‘Holyoke has not run out of money’
MassLive
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Select Board weighs police use of data from real estate company’s license plate readers
Brookline News
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Quincy mayor is slated to get 79% raise. But there is a new proposal. What we know
Patriot Ledger
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Quincy mayor is slated to get 79% raise. But there is a new proposal. What we know
Patriot Ledger
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Mayor: ‘Holyoke has not run out of money’
MassLive
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Freetown clerk joins national push for more election funding
South Coast Today
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Quincy Mayor offers to cut planned salary increase to $225,000
WBUR
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Chesterfield looks to create new open space committee
Daily Hampshire Gazette
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Belchertown special TM funds $911K health insurance increase
Daily Hanmpshire Gazette
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Facing public outrage, Quincy’s mayor wants to reduce controversial raise to $225,000
Boston Globe
Politics
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Uxbridge selectman apologizes for sharing video that depicted Obamas as apes
Worcester Telegram & Gazette
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Can you wear political attire to the polls? A look at Massachusetts voting regulations
The Enterprise
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Healey replaces symbolic frame with Sam Adams portrait
State House News Service
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Central Mass. GOP committee condemns sharing of video depicting Obamas as apes
MassLive
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Public schools, leadership style prove flashpoints in Worcester mayoral debate (w/video)
Worcester Telegram
Public Safety
Reproductive Rights
State Finance
State Government
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DiDomenico Welcomes Italian Consul General to State House
Everett Independent
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How much cocaine was delivered to the ‘little State House’ office in Springfield?
MassLive
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5 Investigates: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey staffer charged with trafficking cocaine
WCVB
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Employee with Gov. Healey's office fired following drug arrest
NBC Boston
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Drug bust ensnares Healey's Western Mass. aide
Axios
Taxation
Transportation
Utilities
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Eversource threatens harsher rates after Massachusetts regulators block winter gas increases
Boston Herald
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Massachusetts DPU puts limits on Eversource winter gas bill increase
WCVB
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Healey plan puts municipalities in pole position on double utility poles
MassLive
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Boston looks to go on offense on energy affordability
Commonwealth Magazine
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Mass. regulators slash Eversource’s winter rate increase, saving customers millions
Boston 25 News
Press Releases
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Holy Cross Generates Nearly $1 Billion in Annual Economic Impact Across Massachusetts, $313 Million in Worcester, New Study Finds
College of the Holy Cross
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Senate Advances Legislation Supporting Military Families
Mass. Senate
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City of Boston and Partners Celebrate Start of Construction on Harvard and Standish Homes in Dorchester
City of Boston
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Markey Joins Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, Elfreth to Introduce Legislation to Pause Student Loans for Federal Workers, Contractors, and Military
Office of Sen. Ed Markey
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Ahead of November 1 SNAP Freeze, Governor Healey Launches New SNAP Resource Hub
Office of Department of Transitional Assistance
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Trial Court Issues New Child Support Guidelines
Massachusetts Court System
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MassDOT Leaders Visit Pittsfield, Cummington to Highlight Regional Transportation Priorities
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Business, Labor, Health Care and University Leaders Testify in Support of Governor Healey’s Jobs-Creating DRIVE Initiative
Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
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Commission on Judicial Conduct publishes Annual Report covering 2024 activities
Mass. Commission on Judicial Conduct
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State Treasurer Goldberg Testifies Before Joint Committee on Financial Services on Baby Bonds Initiative
Mass. Office of Economic Empowerment
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Support our ballot petition to put the State House under the public records law
Office of Auditor Diana DiZoglio