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“We live in an internet age and that makes drawing lines around state borders on this tough and complicated,” Baker said last week. “I think as long as the money is supporting an issue, it’s going to be really hard to draw a line ... based on geography.”

Charlie Baker

Speaking on out of state money behind the upcoming ballot questions.
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Business

Weed-question support attracts industry money » Boston Herald

Hotel, shops boost job rate » Gloucester Times

Riverdale Mills earns AIM trade award » Worcester Telegram

Marriott Merges With Starwood, Creating The World's Largest Hotel Chain » WBUR

The State's Taxi Industry vs. Uber Battle is Headed to Federal Court » Boston Magazine

Crimes

'Operation Dirty Dope' traces heroin path from Mexico to Leominster » The Republican

Education

Could Boston go to 6-year high schools? » Boston Globe

School Administration speaks strongly against Question 2 » Wilmington Town Crier

Mayor: Boston Latin loses Level 1 status due to PARCC opt-outs » Boston Herald

Racial harassment and discrimination found at Boston Latin » Boston Globe

Environment

Well, well, well . . . look what the drought's doing now » Boston Globe

Happy trails: Nine projects in Berkshires to receive over $1 million in Recreational Trail program funding » Berkshire Eagle

Health Care

Health Care for All director resigns as she pursues priesthood » State House News Service

Steward Health Care announces national plan, $1.25 billion investment » Boston Business Journal

Human Services

Western Mass. Veteran Stand Down offers array of services » The Republican

Judiciary

ACLU appeals to toss 24,000 cases » Boston Herald

Labor

Boston Area Janitors Vote to Authorize Strike » NECN

Marty Walsh willing to lend a hand in janitor talks » Boston Herald

Legislative

Four of six Attleboro area state representatives accept commuting reimbursement » The Sun Chronicle

Rep. Arciero 10th in per-diem pay » The Lowell Sun

Local Government

Advent of early voting poses challenge for town clerks » Cape Cod Times

Springfield city council president speaks with customers at local diner » WWLP 22

Politics and the City: Turning down the flow on sewer-use hikes » Worcester Telegram

Wrentham to vote on community preservation » The Sun Chronicle

Supporters of Boston's preservation tax ballot question confident of victory » Politico

Ex-chief to Dracut: Pay up or I'll sue » The Valley Dispatch

Opinion

Atkins: 'Go high' should be the mantra for Hillary Clinton to prevail » Boston Herald

A bit of friendly advice for Clinton before the debate » Boston Globe

Chabot: Both sides must turn on charm » Boston Herald

American capitalism's lousy, lousy week » Boston Globe

When neighborhood associations hold outsize influence » Boston Globe

Tangled up in blue » Boston Globe

HAND: First hint of a Baker scandal » The Sun Chronicle

Politics

Amesbury Dem challenges Kelcourse » Wicked Local Amesbury

Opponents Cry Foul Over Out-Of-State Funding For Recreational Marijuana » WGBH

Most Mass. Legislative Candidates Running Unopposed » The Associated Press (AP)

As election nears, locals turn up campaign efforts » The Eagle Tribune

Race heating up to become next Massachusetts Democratic Party chairman » The Republican

Cape and Islands Feature Busy Election Season, While Rest of Massachusetts Remains Quiet » Cape Cod Today

Schiavi Announces Series of Endorsements » Cape Cod Today

Baker outlines hopes for Clinton-Trump debate » State House News Service

Public Health

$3b drive to end diseases apt to tap Boston area's talent » Boston Globe

Public Safety

In Braintree evidence scandal, unheeded warnings » Boston Globe

Brockton area communities on board with regionalized 911 call centers » Wicked Local

Educators, police to discuss campus safety at conference » The Associated Press (AP)

State Government

Democrats eye Baker probe of DCR before launch of own investigation » Boston Herald

Ethics panel: No further action against DCR official from Braintree » State House News Service

Read the gun shops' lawsuit against Attorney General Maura Healey over copycat assault weapons crackdown » The Republican

AG awards grants for blighted properties » WWLP 22

Pilgrim protesters allowed back in Statehouse » Cape Cod Times

End of Session Review: William "Smitty" Pignatelli » iBerkshires

STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Baker admin in a pickle » Wicked Local Scituate

Pioneer Institute urges greater transparency from Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker » The Republican

Taxation

DeLeo wants to hear from economists on taxes » State House News Service

DeLeo to consult economists on taxes » Commonwealth Magazine

Transportation

Sustainable infrastructure after the Automobile Age » Boston Globe

Mass. highway system ranking dragged down by congestion, bridges » South Coast Today

New license plate will benefit ALS research » WWLP 22

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 9/26

Birthdays: State Senator Robyn Kennedy

9:00am Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Great Hall

10:30am ALS One Event, Grand Staircase

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:45am Duxbury Seniors Luncheon, Nurses Hall

1:00pm Joint Committee on Economic Development & Emerging Technologies, Public Hearing

5:30pm Worcester City Councilor Candy Carlson's Fall Fest Fundraiser

5:30pm Worcester City Councilor Candy Carlson's Fall Fest Fundraiser

6:00pm Reception for Rep. James Kelcourse

6:00pm Reception for Rep. James Kelcourse

7:30pm Duxbury Dems & Friends Debate Viewing

7:30pm Mass. Trump Campaign Team Debate Watch Party

7:30pm Duxbury Dems & Friends Debate Viewing

7:30pm Mass. Trump Campaign Team Debate Watch Party

8:00pm Young Professionals for Hillary Debate Night at the Coolidge Theater

8:00pm Three Towns & Two Cities Democratic Committees Debate Watch Party with Sen. Kathleen O'Connor Ives and State Rep. Candidate Brianna Sullivan

8:00pm Lynn Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party

8:00pm Young Professionals for Hillary Debate Night at the Coolidge Theater

8:00pm Three Towns & Two Cities Democratic Committees Debate Watch Party with Sen. Kathleen O'Connor Ives and State Rep. Candidate Brianna Sullivan

8:00pm Lynn Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party

Tuesday - 9/27

12:00pm State Library Author Talk with Megan Sullivan, State Library

7:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

7:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

Wednesday - 9/28

6:30pm Rally for Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald with Gov. Charlie Baker

6:30pm Rally for Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald with Gov. Charlie Baker

Thursday - 9/29

Birthdays: Rep. Tommy Vitolo

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Dylan Fernandes with Attorney General Maura Healey and Rep. Sarah Peake

5:00pm Fundraiser for State Rep. Candidate Dylan Fernandes with Attorney General Maura Healey and Rep. Sarah Peake

5:30pm Annual Pasta Dinner with Worcester Mayor Joe Petty

5:30pm Annual Pasta Dinner with Worcester Mayor Joe Petty

6:00pm Meet and Greet with State Sen. Candidate Sandra Wright

6:00pm Meet and Greet with State Sen. Candidate Sandra Wright

7:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

7:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Patrick O'Connor

Friday - 9/30

7:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Tony Schiavi and State Rep. Candidate Will Crocker with Governor Charlie Baker

5:00pm House Party for State Rep. Candidate Matt Patrick

5:00pm House Party for State Rep. Candidate Matt Patrick

6:00pm Italian Heritage Night, House Chamber

7:00pm Fundraiser for State Sen. Candidate Tony Schiavi and State Rep. Candidate Will Crocker with Governor Charlie Baker


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