Must-Reads
Massachusetts
‘A self-fulfilling cycle’: Why Gateway Cities consistently have lower voter turnout
Commonwealth Magazine
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The South Coast is facing another surge in ICE activity. Lawyers say this time seems different.
Boston Globe
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GreenSight weighs Massachusetts sites against Rhode Island for 321-job defense drone plant
Boston Business Journal
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Clutching a sign saying 'Flock yeah,' Krampus the Christmas demon testifies at Billerica town meeting
Boston Globe
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Will Mass. drivers see relief at the pump? Gas tax holiday faces uphill fight
NBC Boston
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A Globe story about a mask controversy at a lesbian bar went viral, and people were quick to share their thoughts
Boston Globe
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This Boston city councilor wants to root out the city's 'worst' landlords
WBUR
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Lindsay Clancy case could spur legislative action on postpartum depression, psychosis
Stateline.org
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OPINION: Wu’s modest assistance to developers is a good first step
Boston Globe
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These maps show when and where heavy rain and strong winds will reach Massachusetts
Boston Globe
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"We're Afraid on a Daily Basis": How a Maryland Sheriff Targeted Immigrants Long Before ICE Raids Spiked
Bolts Magazine
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Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
New York Times
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As states seek to rein in Flock license plate cameras, New Hampshire is considered a model
News From the States
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Angry Outbursts, Slurs and Firings: Tumult Rocks a Key Senate Campaign
New York Times
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Why the Senate is sticking around
Punchbowl News
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N.H. Libertarian Party endorses 'assassination' of elected Democrats
WBUR
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NJ slaps Vineland data center with $1M fine for unpermitted generators
News From the States
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Trump’s Signature Tax Bill Is Starting to Bite Before the Election
New York Times
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Groups push lawmakers to crack down on online fraud and scams
Pluribus News
Sponsored
Today on Beacon Hill
8:30am
POST Commission Public Meeting
Via Zoom
8:30am
AI in Health Care: Innovation, Governance, and the Future of Responsible AI hosted by the Mass. Association of Health Plans
UMass Club, One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor, Boston
9:00am
AIM's 2026 Economic Outlook
Schneider Electric, 115 Federal Street, Boston
9:00am
Board of Allied Health Professionals Meeting
Via Webex
10:00am
Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight: Committee Hearing
B-1 and Virtual
10:00am
Cannabis Control Commission Public Meeting
Union Station, 2 Washington Square, Worcester and via Microsoft Teams
10:00am
MWRA Advisory Board Meeting
Via Zoom
11:00am
House Informal Session
House Chamber
11:00am
Senate Informal Session
Senate Chamber
11:00am
Latino Excellence on the Hill 2026
Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston
12:00pm
Mass. Health Policy Commission Advisory Council Meeting
Via YouTube
Birthday: Rep. Kelly Pease
Sponsored
New Media
Instagram
Podcasts
Substack
Framingham City Government Drags Its Feet On a Simple Public Records Request
The Framingham Observer
TikTok
YouTube
Quote of the Day
“This budget will lower costs at the gas pump, when buying concert and sports tickets, and on energy bills, while also making sure families can continue to access the health care, food assistance and services they rely on.”
On her new supplemental budget, including a proposal to suspend the gas tax
News by Category
2026 Midterm Elections
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Rising costs await winners this election cycle
State House News Service
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A pro-tax refund ballot question has a money problem
Boston Globe
Artificial Intelligence
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Court official weighing AI benefits with trust considerations
State House News Service
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Steidler: How AI can actually be good for workers
Boston Herald
Beltway Politics
Business
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Amazon plans to use drones to deliver packages in Mass.
WBUR
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Amazon looks to launch delivery drones in Massachusetts, but residents are pushing back
Boston Herald
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Healey admin approves $11.5M in tax breaks for expanding Mass. companies
Boston 25 News
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Rep. Biele Secures $1 Million Investment in State Budge for Business Development
Caught in Southie
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The rumors were true: Blanchard's in Allston is closing
Boston.com
Crimes
Education
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Private donors lift select BPS schools; most lag well behind
Dorchester Reporter
Environment
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GBH Daily: Single-stream trash
WGBH
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The next Quabbin fight is already here
Commonwealth Magazine
Federal
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Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked
The Associated Press (AP)
Gaming
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Sales approach $140 mil in first month of online Lottery games
State House News Service
Health Care
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Official: State marketplace offers insulation from ACA crackdown
State House News Service
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Healey proposes new Health Care Stabilization Fund
State House News Service
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State House hearing spotlights diversity in clinical trials
WCVB
Human Services
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Lynn organizations secure state funding to fight food insecurity
Lynn Daily News Item
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Fall River studio offers new creative skills for autistic adults
The Herald News
Immigration
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At least 2 dozen immigrants detained in ICE arrest wave across New Bedford, Dartmouth and Fall River
WGBH
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The White Nationalist Buzzword on a State Department Door
The Bulwark
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Healey addresses recent New Bedford ICE arrests
WHDH
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At least 31 detained as ICE activity surges in the New Bedford area
Boston.com
Legislative
Local Government
Politics
Public Health
Public Safety
State Finance
State Government
Transportation
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Traffic analysis sharpens debate over Lynnway
Lynn Daily News Item
Utilities
Press Releases
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Trump SBA to Extend Comment Period After Ranking Member Markey Leads Effort to Rescind SBA Policy that Reclassifies Billion-Dollar Businesses as “Small Businesses”
Senate Small Business Committee
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Press Release Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.25 Million to Connect Returning Residents with Jobs and Career Training
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Office of the Attorney General
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Governor Healey Marks First Military Service Members and Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day
Executive Office of Veterans Servicesm Department of Public Health, & Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
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AG Campbell Announces $1 Million Settlement With Nursing Facility Operator RegalCare For Medicare And Medicaid Price Hike Scheme
Office of the Attorney General
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Massachusetts Awards $11.5 Million in Tax Credits to Support Business Growth, Create 674 New Jobs
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll & Executive Office of Economic Development
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Governor Healey Announces October 13 Launch for Car-Free Seniors MBTA Pilot Program
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority & Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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MassDOT Board Approves $600 Million for Commuter Rail, Housing, Roads, Bridges and Parkways
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
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Governor Healey Files Legislation to Suspend Gas Tax, Cap Ticket Prices, Lower Electricity Bills and Strengthen Maternal Health Care
Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll & Executive Office for Administration and Finance