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“I don’t think there’s any testimony or evidence at this point that indicate that anything inappropriate happened, so unless we hear otherwise, he’s completed the process that would satisfy me,”

Geoff Diehl

Speaking about the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

News By Category
Business

General Electric steps into Europe’s offshore wind market » Boston Globe

A balanced budget sounds good, but could it trigger a recession that drags on? » Boston Globe

How a small company in Malden created the Greatest TV Commercial Ever Made » Boston Globe

Cape businesses could feel impact of recent shark attacks » Cape Cod Times

Kendall Square biotech in talks for big Cambridge Crossing expansion » Boston Business Journal

Baker says WooSox development a big opportunity for state » Worcester Business Journal

Civil Rights

Another Fear-Mongering Ad on the Transgender Rights Law and Question 3 » Boston Magazine

A Longtime LGBT Rights' Leader Becomes a Transgender Battleground State » Governing

Crimes

Defense seeks funds for experts in Chapman sex offense trial » Eagle Tribune

Education

Top UMass Dartmouth official moonlighted for company with plan to compete for students » Boston Globe

Student housing an issue this year at UMass » Gazette Net

Push for more school funding gains ally » Boston Globe

At Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Gov. Baker announces expanded aid program » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Environment

Commissioner Beaty's Statement on "Growing Cape Cod Great White Shark Problem" » Cape Cod Today

Health Care

Boston Hospitals Fined $1 Million for How They Handled Health Info for an ABC Show » Boston Magazine

Housing

At Berkshire housing summit, officials are bullish on county’s future, as affordability problem looms » the Berkshire edge

A year after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rican evacuees seek stability » Boston Globe

Mayor Walsh slams Boston Housing Authority message encouraging residents to leave city » Boston Herald

Immigration

Baker opposing federal rule linking benefits, green card access » Lowell Sun

Judiciary

Baker Nominates Andover’s Fraser to District Court in Associate Justice Role » WHAV

Mass. juries, psychologists regularly clear sex offenders deemed no longer dangerous, record show » Boston Globe

Labor

6 lawmakers call on National Grid to end lockout » Newburyport News

How Much Privacy Do Public Employees Actually Have? » Governing

Legislative

Beacon Hill Roll Call: How often did senators side with Gov. Baker on vetoes? » Taunton Gazette

Local Government

Women find their voices in Marblehead » Lynn Daily News Item

Lawrence mayor emerges as central figure in crisis response » Boston Globe

Imposing calm over chaos: Rivera recounts the hours after gas explosions, fires » Eagle Tribune

Hinds, Barrett to seek $1.3M after flood damage in Adams » Berkshire Eagle

Opinion

Giant investment funds should stand up to the NRA » Boston Globe

Even in the #MeToo era, can anything stop Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court? » Boston Globe

Following the Donald Trump workout » Boston Globe

Peter Gay: Gov.'s wife a big fan of Berry Poirier » The Sun Chronicle

Editorial: Turn up heat on Columbia » Boston Herald

Politics and the city: 'Pessimism and doubt have retreated' with Worcester Red Sox agreements » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Our view: Helping neighbors in need » The Salem News

Strapped to the status quo express » Commonwealth Magazine

Putting the brakes on tribe’s casino bid » Boston Globe

In higher ed, Trump administration sides with the takers » Boston Globe

Colarusso Brings Common Sense Approach To Solving Problems » Stoneham Patch

OUR VIEW: A pat on the back and a kick in the pants » Taunton Gazette

Column: Getting out the college vote » The Salem News

EF grows on backs of cheap labor » Commonwealth Magazine

5th Barnstable district Hunt offers experience » Cape Cod Times

Tricia Farley-Bouvier: 'Yes' on Q3 preserves a successful rights law » Berkshire Eagle

The ever-changing winds of Warren » Lowell Sun

Keolis exec: T commuter rail shows progress » Commonwealth Magazine

MA ruling on corporate donations is a missed opportunity » Commonwealth Magazine

Strengthen, don’t scrap, the ACA » Commonwealth Magazine

Consumers overlooked amid ISO power politics » Commonwealth Magazine

Politics

Democrats Open Pittsfield HQ For November's Election Push » iBerkshires

No debating this fact: Tran, Chalifoux Zephir trade barbs » Sentinel & Enterprise

Political Notebook: Jay Gonzalez and Gov. Charlie Baker vie to be least aligned with Trump » Milford Daily News

Baker, Gonzalez split over single-payer health care » Gloucester Times

Independent candidates on the rise in Massachusetts » The Metro West Daily News

Warren rallies the Dems in Lowell » Lowell Sun

Progressive Coalitions United Behind Senator Cyr » Cape Cod Today

O’Keefe Endorses Flores in State Senate Bid » Cape Cod Online

Geoff Diehl backs Brett Kavanaugh while Charlie Baker backs off » Boston Herald

Public Health

At Angell veterinary hospital, a grim sign of human opioid crisis » Boston Globe

UMass Memorial reps call proposed closure of health services necessary » Sentinel & Enterprise

Public Safety

After violent incident, is there a gang problem in Framingham? » The Metro West Daily News

6 retired Massachusetts troopers, ensnared in overtime scandal, are receiving pension payments totaling $44,000 a month » The Republican

Sheriff defends substance abuse treatment for prisoners » Gloucester Times

Local officials to host a fundraiser event to support Police and Fire families » Shrewsbury Post

After payroll scandals, Massachusetts State Police taps Ernst & Young and seeks overtime reductions » The Republican

State Finance

Massachusetts has a $1B Surplus; Why No Hurry to Spend it? » Cape Cod Online

Massachusetts Has A $1B Surplus; Why No Hurry To Spend It? » WBUR

State Government

Governor Baker honored at Gosnold Legacy Gala » Boston Globe

Utilities

Gas infrastructure in Mass.: A recipe for disaster? » Boston Globe

Feds Warned Mass. Had Too Few Inspectors in Weeks Before Merrimack Valley Blasts » NECN

Gas disaster exposes problems with Merrimack Valley pipes » Eagle Tribune

Legislator, residents decry Columbia Gas for vague promises » Eagle Tribune

Springfield explores fiber-optic internet system but winces at potential $50 million cost » The Republican

Activists rally against nuclear waste transport » The Recorder

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 9/24

Birthdays: Rep. Kelly Pease

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Real Solutions for 9th District Rally with Congressional Candidate Mark Alliegro

6:00pm An Evening with State Rep. Candidate Jack Stanton featuring Christine Ernst

6:00pm An Evening with State Rep. Candidate Jack Stanton featuring Christine Ernst

6:00pm An Evening with State Rep. Candidate Jack Stanton featuring Christine Ernst

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Comedy Night

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Comedy Night

7:00pm Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate Comedy Night

Tuesday - 9/25

8:30am Breakfast Fundraiser for Worcester District Attorney Joe Early with Congressman Jim McGovern

8:30am Breakfast Fundraiser for Worcester District Attorney Joe Early with Congressman Jim McGovern

8:30am Breakfast Fundraiser for Worcester District Attorney Joe Early with Congressman Jim McGovern

6:30pm Pub, Pizza & Politics with State Rep. Candidate Tanya Neslusan

6:30pm Reception for State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell

6:30pm Pub, Pizza & Politics with State Rep. Candidate Tanya Neslusan

6:30pm Reception for State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell

6:30pm Pub, Pizza & Politics with State Rep. Candidate Tanya Neslusan

6:30pm Reception for State Rep. Candidate Ed O'Connell

Wednesday - 9/26

Birthdays: State Senator Robyn Kennedy

10:00am Joint Committee on Transportation, Public Hearing

11:00am Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

6:00pm Shrewsbury Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

6:00pm Shrewsbury Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

7:00pm Reception for State Rep. Candidate Patrick Kearney

7:00pm Reception for State Rep. Candidate Patrick Kearney

Thursday - 9/27

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:00pm Marlborough Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

5:00pm Marlborough Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

5:00pm Marlborough Reception for Rep. Geoff Diehl for U.S. Senate

5:30pm Reception for Governor's Council Candidate Paul DePalo

5:30pm Reception for Governor's Council Candidate Paul DePalo

5:30pm Reception for Governor's Council Candidate Paul DePalo

6:00pm Barn Party for State Rep. Candidate Ryan Losco

6:00pm FUNdraiser for State Rep. Candidate Jack Stanton

6:00pm FUNdraiser for State Rep. Candidate Jack Stanton

6:00pm Barn Party for State Rep. Candidate Ryan Losco

6:00pm FUNdraiser for State Rep. Candidate Jack Stanton

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Paul Ferro Campaign Kickoff with Rep. Geoff Diehl

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Paul Ferro Campaign Kickoff with Rep. Geoff Diehl

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Erin Calvo-Bacci

7:00pm State Rep. Candidate Paul Ferro Campaign Kickoff with Rep. Geoff Diehl

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Erin Calvo-Bacci

Friday - 9/28

12:30pm 32nd Annual Mass. Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, Ashburton Park, State House, Boston

2:00pm Albert Einstein Institution Memorial & Celebration for Dr. Gene Sharp, Great Hall, State House, Boston

6:00pm Medfield Meet & Greet with Sen. Paul Feeney

6:00pm Medfield Meet & Greet with Sen. Paul Feeney


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