9:00am Mass. Nonprofit Network 2025 Annual Conference, DCU Center, Worcester

9:00am The Healthcare Well-Being Summit: Investment, Implementation, and Transformation hosted by MHA, MHA Conference Center, 500 District Avenue, Burlington

10:30am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Committee Hearing

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am 2025 Seafood Day at the State House, Hall of Flags, State House, Boston

11:00am Mass. Technical Rescue Coordinating Council, Via Microsoft Teams

11:30am Protecting Massachusetts Communities Campaign Launch, State House Steps, Boston

1:00pm Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness & Management, Committee Hearing

1:00pm Governor's Council Assembly, Old Chapel at UMass, 144 Hicks Way, Amherst

1:00pm Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Meeting, Via Zoom

1:00pm MWRA Board of Directors' Meeting, MWRA Administration Facility, Conference Rooms 2C & 2D, 2 Griffin Way, Chelsea and via Webex

5:00pm Protect Our Care Town Hall: North Shore, IUE-CWA Local 201, 112 Exchange Street, Suite 3, Lynn

6:00pm Yes for a Safe Massachusetts Reception

Birthdays: Rep. John Rogers

Cambridge is raising its commercial property tax rate by 22 percent. (That’s not a typo.) » Boston Globe

Hundreds dismissed in one day because of lawyer shortage » WCVB

Ralliers demand that fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage » State House News Service

A new report has good news and bad news for Massachusetts' housing goals » WBUR

A new incentive program aims to reduce backlog of defendants in Mass. Will it be enough? » WGBH

Here’s what to know about funding for the Cape Cod bridges, amid federal threats » Boston Globe

7 numbers that explain offshore wind's impact in New England » WBUR

Departing Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt said it was time to leave her ‘dream job’ » Boston Globe

Key Beacon Hill committee advances bill to address student literacy crisis » Boston Globe

A Maine super PAC case could reshape campaign finance rules nationwide. Or it could backfire. » Boston Globe

Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages revealed » Boston Globe

Most Americans say U.S. on wrong track on economy, immigration and more: poll » Axios

Former senator John E. Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire » Boston Herald

Washington begins to confront the funding unthinkable » punchbowl

The Right’s New Grand Unified Theory: Blame Women for Everything » The Bulwark

This Might Be Andrew Cuomo’s Last Debate. What Can New Yorkers Expect? » New York Times

Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century » The Associated Press (AP)

Trump Empowers Election Deniers, Still Fixated on 2020 Grievances » New York Times

Platner says he’ll remove tattoo that resembles Nazi symbol » Politico

North Carolina redistricting could lead to member clash » Punchbowl News

The ‘Obamalisk’ Rises on Chicago’s South Side » New York Times

Trump uses shutdown to target ‘Democrat programs’: ‘They’re never going to open again’ » Boston Globe

Opinion: It’s time to end presidential pardons » Boston Globe

Hologic to be acquired by Blackstone and TPG in $18.3 billion deal » Boston Business Journal

Should grocery self-checkout be more regulated? Some Mass. lawmakers think so » NBC Boston

GE Vernova to acquire Prolec GE for $5.3B as AI drives power demand » Boston Business Journal

New England Aquarium given $9M gift, largest in nonprofit’s history » Cape Cod Online

After sale, the Watertown Mall will live to see another day » Boston Globe

Blackstone adds to its Boston-area empire with $18 billion Hologic deal » Boston Globe

After fire, charred remains of commercial block on Main Street hauled away » Worcester Telegram

Person arrested in stabbing of former Fall River mayor » WCVB

Eastern Mass. college president steps down after 6 years » MassLive

Dracut School Building Committee delays sending Campbell School schematic design to MSBA » Lowell Sun

Advocates urge Senate to restore trimmed public school funding » State House News Service

As other schools reject Trump compact, Harvard alumni group calls on school to join in and defend academic freedom » Boston Globe

Clark University receives unprecedented donation from alum to combat enrollment challenges » Boston Business Journal

$20 million: Restaurant founder makes largest donation in Clark University history » Worcester Telegram

Northern Essex Community College to Develop Surgical Technology Degree with State Help » WHAV

Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles » The Harvard Crimson

National food service nonprofit increases BPS ranking for school meals » Boston Herald

Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary celebrates trail restoration in wake of 2021 microburst » Berkshire Eagle

Warmer or snowier? Here’s what NOAA’s early winter outlook means for New England. » Boston Globe

Massachusetts marks 50 years of MassDEP’s environmental work » WWLP 22

North Atlantic right whale population ticks up again: ‘Cautiously optimistic’ » Boston Herald

DCR acquires 262 acres of Deerfield forest for preservation » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Trump’s Mar-a-White House » The Bulwark

Springfield lawmakers push to restore casino mitigation money » MassLive

Mental health counselors want to authorize emergency holds » Axios

Worried senators plan "deep dive" on health care funding gaps » State House News Service

Marshfield Voters Approve MBTA Communities Zoning on Third Try, Reversing Two Previous Rejections » South Shore News

Home ownership has long been a symbol of the American dream. Some immigrants are abandoning plans to buy. » Boston Globe

Rent control opponents get early start on lobbying » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Massachusetts, all other states won't receive SNAP funding for November due to government shutdown » WCVB

House poised to advance child welfare system changes » State House News Service

Mass. refugee orgs make ‘heartbreaking’ cuts as feds reduce funding despite spiking demand » MassLive

Salem court clerk accused of embezzling $71K in bail money for personal expenses » MassLive

Salem District Court assistant clerk allegedly stole more than $70,000 in bail money to fund lavish lifestyle » Boston Globe

Mass. attorneys offered $2,500 bonus to end ongoing court crisis » MassLive

Bill requires screening of postpartum criminal defendants » State House News Service

One day in court shows effect of court crisis on Dot’s well-being » Dorchester Reporter

Air Force veteran imprisoned in Massachusetts for possessing guns offered bail: ‘I had no hope’ » Boston Herald

Ex-Massachusetts court clerk indicted for allegedly embezzling bail funds » Boston Herald

Walmart pauses job offers to candidates needing H-1B visas » Boston Globe

Witch City rallies to reopen National Park Service visitor center for Halloween » WBUR

Candy Mero-Carlson eyes sixth term as District 2 city councilor » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Former Boston mayor Marty Walsh endorses Alexandra Valdez in Boston City Council at-large race » Boston Globe

Ex-Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson serving time in low-security Connecticut prison » Boston Herald

Cambridge okays 22% commercial tax increase with vows for better process in next budget cycle » Cambridge Day

Quincy mayor justifies $1.6B in debt: 'We're financially sound' » Patriot Ledger

Quincy mayor justifies $1.6B in debt: 'We're financially sound' » Patriot Ledger

BRPC Honors Retiring Local Leaders with Kusik Award » iBerkshires

Town officials weigh crypto ATM risks amid state debate » Marblehead Current

Boston Zoning Commission chair to recuse himself from vote on contentious downtown skyscraper plan » Boston Herald

Marshfield holds third MBTA Communities Act zoning vote. What residents decided » Patriot Ledger

Special Town Meeting: Charlton voters deny bid to allow firearms in municipal buildings » Worcester Telegram

Political jester Robby Roadsteamer, despite ICE arrest, still hopes humor can keep the peace » WBUR

PA: Fetterman supports GOP ‘nuking’ filibuster to end shutdown » The Hill

Nicholson won’t run for Congress » Lynn Daily News Item

Your guide to voting in the 2025 Boston general election » WBUR

Former state Rep. John Fresolo seeks political comeback in District 3 City Council race » Worcester Telegram

Former Boston mayor Marty Walsh endorses Alexandra Valdez in Boston City Council at-large race » Boston Globe

Race to fill House seat draws newcomers » Salem News

Attorney General Campbell is officially running for a second term » WBUR

In campaign for mayor, Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh pledges to bring 'new voices to the table' » Worcester Telegram

Seeking a city that 'benefits everyone,' Bilotta making another bid for D2 councilor » Worcester Telegram

Editorial: Candidates offer two distinct paths for Newton School Committee » Boston Globe

At-large candidates for Easthampton City Council outline visions for city at forum » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell announces reelection bid » WGBH

After pilot, T wants third party to handle Narcan cabinets » State House News Service

An MIT professor criticized COVID-19 shots. His new role allows him to make recommendations about the vaccine. » Boston Globe

Springfield urges flu and COVID-19 vaccines for public health » WWLP 22

Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday in region » Daily Hampshire Gazette

Lopez: Expanding access to anti-obesity drugs a win-win » Boston Herald

Police say license plate readers help solve crime. Why others in MA are concerned » Milford Daily News

Howie Carr: Proctor cut his own throat with toxic texts » Boston Herald

Person arrested in connection with stabbing of former Fall River mayor » Boston Globe

Leading police union in New England says 'significant' funds have been misappropriated » Worcester Telegram

As Proctor drops firing appeal, his police work could be scrutinized for years » NBC Boston

Man suspected in stabbing of ex-Fall River mayor charged. What occurred in court » The Herald News

Massachusetts Considers Adding Bitcoin to State Reserves » This Week in Worcester

Springfield mayor requests state help to restore $3 million funds » WWLP 22

National report snaps local tax reform ideas into context » State House News Service

Local delegation asserts Canal Bridge project will go forward despite federal uncertainty » Cape Cod Online

Weeklong Green Line D Branch suspension starts Friday » State House News Service

Drivers can't figure out new pedestrian crosswalks » Axios

T chief, now also interim transit secretary? In Eng we trust. » Boston Globe

State seeks path for solar through shadows cast by federal shift » State House News Service

Smith: Battery storage safe, key to cheaper energy » Boston Herald

Senate joins House in overriding budget vetoes, restoring charter school payments » Mass. Municipal Association

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $559,000 to Plant Trees and Green Urban Spaces in Gateway Cities » Mass. Department of Conservation & Recreation

Governor Healey Announces Next Steps to Enhance Resident Safety in Assisted Living Residences » Mass. Executive Office of Health and Human Services

AG’s Office Secures $1 Million Multistate Settlement With Online Clothing Retailer For Deceptive Advertising And Billing Practices » Office of Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $8.5 Million in Career-Connected Learning Grants Across 120 School Districts and Communities » Mass. Executive Office of Education

Town Meeting Approves $14.2M Waterline Extension » Town of Dudley

Neal Statement on Acquittal of Soldier F in Bloody Sunday Trial » Office of Congressman Richard Neal

Governor Healey Announces More Than $17 Million in Tax Incentives to Create 800 Life Sciences Jobs » Mass. Executive Office of Economic Development

Clark makes room for student mental health » Clark University

DA Tucker Lauds Survivors and Advocates at Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event » Essex County District Attorney