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Teachers Sue Massachusetts Over Ban on Political Solicitations

Bloomberg Tax

Has Rodrigues' finance committee role helped the SouthCoast?
The Herald News
Globe endorses Elizabeth Dionne for treasurer
Boston Globe
Four legislative races to watch in a slightly less sleepy year
MASSterList
Would all-party 'jungle primaries' boost competition? It's mixed.
WGBH
Editorial: Hell 'No' on Question 3
Boston Herald

Will Massachusetts go for its own billionaires tax?
Boston Globe
Modest homes have been replaced by McMansions in Mass. Can a ballot question bring them back?
Boston Globe
State Police Academy training resumes with 'major' reforms in place
WGBH
Unpacking Mike Minogue's millions
Boston Globe
Political Notebook: Question 8 surpasses Question 3 as most expensive ballot question
Commonwealth Magazine

National

The Midterms Are Next Week. Here’s Who We Think Will Win.

New York Times

Final Outlooks: Women in 2026 Congressional and Gubernatorial Elections
Center for American Women & Politics
Madame President?
Puck
Scoop: Trump enlists football stars for final midterm push in Texas
Axios
The arc of Trump: How the president lost the coalition that put him in the White House
CNBC
AZ: Gallego pulls the levers for Latino voters
Politico

Today on Beacon Hill

9:00am

2026 Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up

Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough

9:30am

Board of Registration of Social Workers Meeting

Via Webex

9:30am

Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Meeting

Anne T. Dunphy School 1 Petticoat Hill Road, Williamsburg

10:30am

Mass Save Climate Leader Award Ceremony

Great Hall, State House, Boston

1:00pm

Data Advisory Commission on Early Education and Care

Via Zoom

2:45pm

A Statewide Outlook for a Competitive Commonwealth hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, 265 Franklin Street, 17th Floor, Boston

Birthday: Rep. Paul Donato

Political Ads

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Massachusetts: State House of Representatives

Supporting affordability & accountability

Massachusetts: State House of Representatives

Lori Childs for State Representative

Massachusetts: Governor

WE VOTED EARLY!

National

Texas: US House

Mano DeAyala

Nebraska: U.S. Senate

Gun Rights America

Michigan: US House

Will Lawrence in his own words

Iowa: US House

Brad Magg Iowa House

New Media

Instagram

We’re going to keep working to deliver for people every single day.

Maura Healey

When we talk to community members at the door housing is an issue that consistently comes up.

CSJ Education Fund

Unclaimed Property Scandal_ $450 Million Missing From State Websites

Vote Dionne

The organization will not renew its lease at 200 High St. when it expires in April 2027.

Boston Business Journal

Podcasts

From economic scorecards to nursing home scandals, what's on Mass. lawmakers plates before November

Beacon Hill In 5

Democrats Lead In NPR Poll, Preparations For Election Challenge, Israel Voting Begins

Up First From Npr

From Self-Advocacy to Resilience: Advice for Women in Public Service

The 351

Ep. 2534 - Obama's Big Return Is Not Going Well

The Ben Shapiro Show

Substack

The Epstein Files are back in the news with a demand by Democrats to investigate Trump

Tropic Press

Living in the long, stupid shadow of the Big Lie

Public Notice

How to counter the bipartisan tax revolt

Searchlight

Revealed: Democrats Release Report Detailing Trump's Alleged Crimes with Epstein

Raw Story

TikTok

MassDOT has installed approximately 90 wrong-way driving detection devices across Massachusetts since June. The prevention initiative follows a series of deadly crashes caused by wrong-way driving

Spectrum News NECN

President Donald Trump has launched sweeping efforts to change how elections are run and citizens’ fears about election security, federal interference, and immigration enforcement coming to the polls persist.

GBH News

I asked Governor Healey about Republican Mike Minogue's allegation she cut a deal with the State Police Association in exchange for a union endorsement. She called it "lies and nonsense."

Sharman Sacchetti

I wrote to the FAA and Amazon demanding that they address Westborough residents' concerns about Amazon's drone delivery plans, including safety, privacy, and quality of life.

Senator Ed Markey

YouTube

Coffee with Candidates: John Deaton

Boston 25 News

Massachusetts launches fast-track unclaimed money program

WWLP-22News

If you're planning to vote by mail in Massachusetts, don't miss these deadlines

NBC 10 Boston

Mass. candidates for governor clash over State Police union endorsement

WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Quote of the Day

“The less voters focus on the President with whom they are unhappy, the greater the chance that other members of their party can survive”

Dan Pfeiffer, author of The Message Box Substack

Pfeiffer argues that Trump's prominent role in the midterm campaign could make it harder for Republican candidates to distance themselves from his presidency.

News by Category

Civil Rights

Education

Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
This Week in Worcester
MCLA Awarded SUCCESS Grant
iBerkshires
Longmeadow Public Schools strengthens security measures
The Reminder
Central Mass. school settles racist bullying complaint
WGBH
Free community college drives 43% enrollment jump in Massachusetts
This Week in Worcester

Environment

Quabbin water grabs, killed tax relief and Massachusetts drone battles test Beacon Hill
NEPM
Lawmakers want MWRA to pull plug on water request
State House News Service
Western Mass. towns push back on state solar siting rules at Shutesbury forum
Gazette Net

Federal

National Park Service begins $50.2M renovation of historic Charlestown Navy Yard building, Here’s why
MassLive

Housing

Island Housing Projects Get Funding Boost
Vineyard Gazette
Question 7 would allow Mass. "starter homes" on smaller lots
Axios
State rules Marblehead compliant with MBTA zoning law, accepting golf course plan
The Marblehead Independent

Human Services

State may pay $10 million to settle claims in David Almond case
State House News Service
GBH Daily: Help for homeless women
WGBH

Immigration

Immigrant mental health taskforce reports progress after first year
New England News Collaborative
Mass., national groups sue Trump administration over refugee policies
WGBH

Judiciary

Three names on clemency list. What is Healey waiting for?
Boston Globe

Labor

Harvard Graduate Student Union to Strike for Second Time This Year as Contract Talks Stall
The Harvard Crimson

Legislative

Beacon Hill Roll Call: Supplemental budget boosts MassHealth, snow removal
Lowell Sun

Local Government

Question 10 asks local voters to weigh in on carbon pollution fees, cash payments
Marblehead Current

Politics

Public Safety

Boston City Council probes Springfield man’s homicide in Suffolk County jail
MassLive

State Government

RPAC unveils 2026 Rural Policy Plan at Statehouse
Greenfield Recorder

Transportation

Press Releases

MassDOT Asks Amazon for Prime Air Proposal Update, Reminds Company of Mandatory Regulatory Review Process
Office of Sen. Michael Moore
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Record Year for Street Lighting Upgrades Citywide
City of Boston
Governor Healey Announces Progress of Wrong-Way Driving Prevention Initiative
Mass. Department of Transportation
Springfield Woman Dies Following Oct. 23 Fire
Mass. Department of Fire Services
Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Rockland
Mass. Department of Fire Services