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MASSACHUSETTS

Budget watchdog: Investments in Affordable Homes Act not as much as you think » MassLive

Mental health support for BPS students has shrunk even as need remains high » WGBH

Health centers see influx of patients, longer wait times since Carney closure » Bay State Banner

Shuttle buses will continue to replace Green Line service following derailment in Cambridge » WCVB

Mass General Brigham warns of ‘serious and immediate’ IV fluid shortage due to Hurricane Helene » Boston Globe

Wrongfully Convicted Knock Compensation Cap » State House News Service

Buzzards Bay Coalition wants federal aid to fix New Bedford’s sewer problems » The New Bedford Light

Mass. child care providers say VP debate brought light to crisis, but fell flat on solutions » Boston Globe

O’Brien to Goldberg: ‘I did exactly what you asked me to do’ » Commonwealth Beacon

Massachusetts correction officers injured, exposed in prisons: Herald receives DOC public records » Boston Herald

Warren challenger would drop GOP over abortion » Axios

NATIONAL

Who Are the ‘Undecided’? » The American Prospect

Melania Trump’s abortion views baffle both sides: ‘Hard to follow the logic’ » The Guardian

As rioters stormed Capitol with Pence inside, Trump allegedly said ‘So what?’ » Washington Post

The Campaigns Need Younger People to Vote. Did the V.P. Debate Help? » New York Times

The Democrats’ Hispanic Voter Problem Deepens » The Liberal Patriot

Anti-Muslim hate in US rises since 7 October but advocates praise community resilience » The Guardian

Jack Smith makes case for Trump Jan. 6 prosecution in wake of immunity decision » The Hill

Donald Trump Claims Kim Jong Un Is “Trying to Kill Me,” Rants About “Water-Free Bathrooms” During Incoherent-Even-for-Him Remarks » Vanity Fair

Larry Hogan Is Running a West Wing Campaign in an Idiocracy World » The Bulwark

"It’s a very straightforward concept; in fact, we are all born with a set of fundamental rights, including the right to enjoy our lives. We are all entitled to maintain a gratifying and dignified existence. This common-sense approach applies to a woman’s natural right to make decisions about her own body and health ... When confronted with an unexpected pregnancy, young women frequently experience feelings of isolation and significant stress. I, like most Americans, am in favor of the requirement that juveniles obtain parental consent before undergoing an abortion. I realize this may not always be possible. Our next generation must be provided with knowledge, security, safety, and solace, and the cultural stigma associated with abortion must be lifted ... The slogan ‘My Body, My Choice’ is typically associated with women activists and those who align with the pro-choice side of the debate. But if you really think about it, ‘My Body, My Choice’ applies to both sides – a woman’s right to make an independent decision involving her own body, including the right to choose life. Personal freedom."

Melania Trump

Melania Trump made an extraordinary declaration in an eagerly awaited memoir to be published a month from election day: she is a passionate supporter of a woman’s right to control her own body – including the right to abortion.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Battenfeld: JD Vance gives much-needed shot of stability to GOP ticket » Boston Herald

Vance tried to sane-wash Trump’s autocracy. Walz didn’t let him. » Boston Globe

Lucas: What border should Harris have visited? Oh, Canada » Boston Herald

Harris visits Georgia to see Helene’s damage amid high political stakes » Boston Globe

Haunted by 2016, some Michigan Democrats worry that Harris remains ill-defined in swing state » Boston Globe

Editorial: A strong Israeli defense against Iran benefits US interests » Boston Globe

Business

Biotech layoff tracker: 13 biotechs cut over 1,400 jobs » Boston Business Journal

Worcester area described as critical to future of life sciences in Massachusetts » Worcester Telegram

Warren, Mass. Dems echo Stop & Shop price gouging allegations » Axios

A new home for transportation tech startups — this time, with a little room to drive around » Boston Globe

‘It’s important that we’re getting it right’: Boston sets new rules as it prepares to dole out 225 new liquor licenses » Boston Globe

Civil Rights

Velis, Cataldo To Lead Antisemitism Commission » State House News Service

Anti-Israel student groups plan ‘Week of Rage’ for deadly Hamas terrorist attack anniversary: ‘Boggles the mind’ » Boston Herald

Velis to co-lead state’s new antisemitism commission, aims to stamp out state’s poor reputation » Gazette Net

Massachusetts library’s talk on males, females in sports stirs scheduling snafus » Boston Herald

Education

Free Community College Stirs "Hope And Possibility" » State House News Service

Fall River schools' ban on cellphones is delayed again. Here's why and when it will start. » The Herald News

Healey, Spilka hear MassBay students explain benefits of state's free college policy » The Metro West Daily News

'Like night and day': Brockton High teacher absenteeism sharply declines. What we know » The Enterprise

Lynnfield school district fires high school substitute teacher for his ‘alleged connection to hate-based ideologies’ » Boston Globe

Environment

Orphaned beaver living at Chelmsford wildlife rescue will not be released into wild, for now » boston25news

Office building shows clean concrete’s potential » News 22 WWLP.com

Beaver raised in captivity can stay at rescue center for now, group says » MassLive

Judge Rules Nibi the Orphaned Beaver Can Stay With Rescue Team: ‘We Should All Be On the Same Team’ » Woman's World

'Forest management is nuanced.' A behind-the-scenes look at how foresters decide which trees to cut or save » Berkshire Eagle

New Seaport tower showcases low-carbon cement from Somerville firm » Commonwealth Beacon

Health Care

Carney 'working group’ still in formation; panel expected to finalize recommendations in 90 days » Dorchester Reporter

Former Steward workers are hopeful as new owners take over, but challenges remain » WBUR

New estate recovery law curtails ‘unfair’ practice in Massachusetts » Gazette Net

Some Boston doctors are starting to unravel the mysteries of long COVID and find improved treatments » Boston Globe

Ellie Fund provides support for breast cancer patients » News 22 WWLP.com

Housing

As Milton prepares to fight state over housing law, Gov. Maura Healey takes victory lap » Sentinel & Enterprise

Healey announces new fund to reward compliance with MBTA Communities Act » Worcester Telegram

Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues » Housingwire

Senior housing in Chinatown receives $3.2 million for climate resiliency » WGBH

Report: $5.2B Mass. housing law will lead to relatively modest increase in investment » Worcester Business Journal

No, illegal immigration isn’t the reason housing costs so much now » Boston Globe

Healey offers MBTA Communities a new financial carrot ahead of fall meetings » WBUR

Human Services

Head Start gets federal funding for new $10M child care center in Westfield » MassLive

Labor

CVS to lay off 2,900 corporate workers » Boston Business Journal

Opinion: Vote yes to let workers in the rideshare sector unionize » Commonwealth Beacon

Legislative

Little Ladybug Lobbyists Returning To Hill 50 Years Later » State House News Service

Guest columnist Matt L. Barron: Western Mass. legislators toe the line against overdue audit » Gazette Net

Local Government

Democratic Congressman Richard Neal was in Lee, Massachusetts Wednesday to announce a million-dollar earmark for the town's new public safety facility project. » WAMC

Editorial: City Council scores a win for Boston with liquor licenses » Boston Herald

New $67 Million DPW Facility Prompts Hunting Association To Walk Away From Shooting Range » Nantucket Current

Dotson challenges Paul Frost (R-Auburn) for 7th Worcester District state representative seat » The Millbury Sutton Chronicle

Politics

First results of primaries early voting released » MSN

Lynch Offers Policy, Political Outlook Ahead Of Election » State House News Service

Boston Mayor Wu fundraiser invite ‘mistake’ raises campaign finance law violation questions » Boston Herald

Vineyard Salvation Army Founder Gets Warm Sendoff » Vineyard Gazette

Rep. Jessica Giannino honored as Legislator of the Year by the MassCOP » Revere Journal

DEP Wants to Allow ‘Intervenors’ in Holtec Appeal Hearing » provincetownindependent

DiZoglio hits road to promote ballot question » Gloucester Times

Warren challenger in bitter battle with ex-partner over $1M from hernia settlement » WPRI.com

Opinion: How the Celtics could protest a cruel war in Sudan » Boston Globe

Massachusetts Daily Collegian » The Daily Collegian

Little ladybug lobbyists returning to Hill 50 years later » News 22 WWLP.com

Public Health

Boston opioid overdose deaths drop after rising last year: ‘On the right track’ » Boston Herald

Mission with a vision: Granby Lions Club completes free eye screenings on some 400 children in two-town region » Gazette Net

Breast cancer rates are climbing. Are plastics and cosmetics to blame? » Boston Globe

Public Safety

Gov. Maura Healey officially implements Mass. gun law after signing emergency language » Boston Herald

Law banning ghost guns and guns in schools implemented by Massachusetts Gov. Healey » CBS News

Cohasset alleged wife killer Brian Walshe wants Karen Read case investigator Michael Proctor’s cell phone contents » Boston Herald

Healey makes move to block efforts to suspend Mass. gun reform law for 2 years » NBC Boston

The fight over a new Mass. gun law isn’t as black and white as you thought | John L. Micek » MassLive

Boston gun violence memorial looks beyond the numbers » Boston Globe

Reproductive Rights

Mary Patricia Daley: Help all who are pregnant » Gazette Net

Transportation

Entire GLX Shut Down As Feds Investigate Derailment » State House News Service

SSA facing scrutiny over ferry notifications » Martha's Vineyard Times

Shuttles replace Green Line Extension following derailment, federal safety board launches investigation » Boston Herald

‘That was terrifying’: Passengers riding Green Line train when it derailed recall chaotic scenes as investigation begins » Boston Globe

Healey Quickly Says Rails Not Derailment Cause » State House News Service

MBTA Green Line derailment sends seven riders to the hospital, investigation focused on ‘human factors involved’ » Boston Herald

Healey says rails didn't cause Green Line derailment, cites possible human error » WBUR

Safety expert says Green Line derailment could have had ‘devastating impacts’ » WHDH

Utilities

'For the next generation.' More than 400 Dennis voters turn out for wastewater plan vote » Cape Cod Times

National Grid electric bills are going up 3 percent this fall » Boston Globe


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