9:45am Government Affairs Forum: Treasurer Deborah Goldberg hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America, 100 Federal Street, Boston

10:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Committee Hearing

10:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Committee Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Joint Committee on Judiciary, Committee Hearing

3:00pm Women's Rights History Trail Task Force, Shrewsbury Public Library

As child care costs soar, Healey administration pledges to simplify access to financial support » Boston Globe

Policymakers Set Sights On Construction Carbon » State House News Service

Abortion and gender affirming care focus of new unit in AG Campbell’s office » Boston Herald

Mass. can expand solar without chopping so much forest, report says » WBUR

Restraining a patient is supposed to be a 'last resort.' Why is Massachusetts doing it so often? » WGBH

State reaches settlement of campaign finance allegations involving Sen. Ryan Fattman » Worcester Telegram

‘Massachusetts needs help:’ State senate president speaks on migrant crisis » Boston Herald

A look at MBTA GM Phillip Eng's first 6 months » Axios

NH: Chris Christie wants Trump ‘off the island.’ But GOP voters in N.H. say Christie should drop out of the race. » Boston Globe

ME: Lawmakers hear how other states are catching up to Maine on PFAS regulation » Portland Press Herald

ME: A battle rages in Maine over an election that some say could change the course of climate action » Boston Globe

NY: Bowman’s fire alarm fallout resonates back home and in Washington » Politico

NY: As Trump goes on trial for business fraud, he treats courthouse like campaign stop » Politico

NJ: Hundreds with disabilities in NJ are forced into nursing homes, new report says » NorthJersey.com

VA: Virginia Republicans embrace Youngkin's 15-week abortion ban in new ads » Axios

IL: Pritzker presses Biden for more help as migrant buses double: ‘Illinois stands mostly unsupported against this enormous strain’ » Chicago Sun-Times

WI: National Democrats sue to block Wisconsin’s absentee voting witness requirements » AP News

SC: Whoopi Goldberg Confronts Rep. Nancy Mace About Abortion Rights » HUFFPOST

FL: Fabián Basabe proposes 12-week abortion ban ‘compromise' » Florida Politics

FL: Florida minimum wage reaches $12, but inflation dampens impact » Orlando Sentinel

FL: Matt Gaetz’s father seeks return to Florida Senate » Politico

CO: Questions remain about mayor's plan to house Denver's homeless » Axios

CA: Newsom says his ‘incredible’ pick for Senate can run if she wants » Politico

CA: London Breed’s Cynical Swing to the Right » The New Yorker

IL: Democrats divided on migrant plans in Chicago » Axios

An unexpected check on Supreme Court’s sharp move right: Justice Kavanaugh » Los Angeles Times

Diversity numbers among delegates trigger alarm at DNC meeting » Politico

Will House Speaker Kevin McCarthy lose his job? Here are the scenarios. » Washington Post

This one chart explains the teacher shortage » Axios

'A travesty': Clarence Thomas refuses to recuse in case that could benefit billionaire benefactor » Raw Story

Vatican Assembly Puts the Church’s Most Sensitive Issues on the Table » New York Times

As Trump goes on trial for business fraud, he treats courthouse like campaign stop » Politico

The Rise of Gavin Newsom » The Dispatch

John Kelly goes on the record to confirm several disturbing stories about Trump » CNN

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz files motion to oust McCarthy as U.S. House speaker » Georgia Recorder

Robbins: GOP ‘impeachment inquiry’ lays an egg » Boston Herald

Wu, Boston councilors ask lawmakers for 250 extra liquor licenses » WGBH

A lifeline for the Calvin Theater: NYC operator of music venues to buy theater, hopes to reopen early next year » Gazette Net

Fidelity subsidiary to pay fine related to options accounts » Boston Globe

Editorial: Note to Biden – college borrowers aren’t only ones struggling » Boston Herald

The promise of biotech jobs is coming to Boston’s neighborhoods » Boston Globe

Gas prices in Mass showing fall slide » The Sun Chronicle

Biotech layoffs 2023: In Q3, 19 Boston-area biotechs made cuts » Boston Business Journal

Boston Mayor Wu petitions Beacon Hill for 250 liquor licenses » Boston Herald

Massachusetts fines Fidelity $750,000 for rubber-stamping options trading applications » Boston Herald

Berkshire Roots has paid Pittsfield $440,000 in impact fees under its host community agreement. It's suing to get that money back » Berkshire Eagle

A North Adams couple wants to open a dispensary within 500 feet of Colegrove Park Elementary School. Some say its proximity is a 'deal breaker' » Berkshire Eagle

Planners Envision Boston Museum On LGBTQ History » State House News Service

Allegations of discrimination and harassment roil Worcester Art Museum » Boston Globe

Plymouth target of hate-group recruitment. How police reacted » Patriot Ledger

Harvard College’s Acceptance Rates for Men and Women are Nearly Identical. That’s Rare in the Ivy League. » The Harvard Crimson

Tufts University’s new president seeks to promote campus diversity, add more student housing » Boston Globe

Editorial: Abuse at residential schools for autistic children calls out for accountability, transparency » Boston Globe

Opponents To Hanscom Private Jets Take Case To Governor » State House News Service

Advocates ask Healey to prevent planned private jet hangars at Hanscom Field » Boston Herald

Coalition to stop private jet expansion comes to Beacon Hill » WGBH

Deerfield seeks support for green municipal campus from state climate chief » Greenfield Reporter

Advocates press Healey to scrap Hanscom expansion » Commonwealth Magazine

Heywood Healthcare files for bankruptcy » Worcester Business Journal

Nurses return to work at Dana-Farber in Methuen » The Eagle Tribune

Lexington native Drew Weissman, co-recipient of Nobel Prize for COVID vaccine research, says he first thought it was a ‘prank’ » Boston Globe

Boston Foundation’s Brunson leads charge on tackling racial homeownership gap » Boston Globe

Why an investment in housing pays dividends for Massachusetts (Commentary) » MassLive

Healey administration changes state Child Care Financial Assistance program policies to increase accessibility » Boston.com

Expect a knock on your door: MassHealth renewal on the line for 7 of 10 Brocktonians » The Enterprise

On Wrongful Conviction Day, man seeks new trial in Springfield for crime he says he didn’t commit » Boston Globe

North Attleboro legislator files bill to exempt statute of limitations for rape in cases with DNA evidence » The Sun Chronicle

Return-to-office debate continues » Boston Globe

‘It’s a godsend’: Mobile clinic provides life-saving relief to Worcester residents struggling with addiction » Boston Globe

Pregnant patients can be reported for neglect solely for taking addiction medication. A new federal bill would change that. » Boston Globe

Suspended Springfield Police Officer Gregg Bigda will be suspended, again, after OUI arrest » MassLive

Temple Emanuel receiving state funds for security » Gloucester Times

Worcester police chief says robot was 'critical' in ending standoff, pitches buying one » Worcester Telegram

Former Worcester police officer, working as security officer, faces gun charges » Worcester Telegram

AG Campbell launches reproductive justice unit, appoints Sapna Khatri as director » Boston Globe

Reproductive rights are under attack. Dominique Lee is up for the challenge. » Boston Globe

After tax cut deal, mission not close to accomplished » MASSterList

Cambridge’s low tax rates see unusual uptick without relief from free cash expected in past » Cambridge Day

New tax breaks for caregivers and renters are just a signature away » WBUR

One big parking lot » Boston Globe

MBTA Green Line extension: The tracks of our tears » Boston Globe

DPU Approves Cancellation Of Second Big Wind Contract » State House News Service

Report Recommends Rooftops, Parking Lots For Solar Installations » State House News Service

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Pioneer Institute Study Finds Massachusetts Saw Four-Fold Loss of Income to Net Outmigration » Pioneer Institute

Small Business Saturday to Kick off Free Parking at Select Locations on Saturdays Through Dc. 28 to Promote Local Engagement » City of Worcester

The Mass Leads Act Gains Momentum: Extending Permits and Offering Protections for Developers » Bowditch & Dewey

MTA statement on implementing new high-school graduation requirement » Massachusetts Teachers Association

MMA webinar covers key legal issues related to holiday displays » Mass. Municipal Association

Resident Charged with Arson in Apartment Complex Fire » MA Department of Fire Services

Critical Drought Declared Across Massachusetts » MA Department of Fire Services

Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell and Boston University Launch New Initiative to Advance Clean Energy and Build Geothermal Workforce » MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Governor Healey Signs Executive Order Granting State Recognition to Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe » Office of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll

MSA Honors Individuals at 2024 Law Enforcement & Corrections Awards Ceremony » Mass. Sheriffs’ Association