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Today on Beacon Hill

10:00am Kickoff to Hire a Veteran Month, Great Hall, State House, Boston

Birthdays: Rep. Ronald Mariano

Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship is an attempt to stoke xenophobic resentment before the election. But it’s enshrined in the Constitution & won’t be overturned. We can't let him distract from GOP efforts to take away health care coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Senator Ed Markey

Speaking about President Trump's claims that he will end birthright citizenship.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Vulnerable Democratic senators jab Elizabeth Warren on campaign trail » Boston Globe

Business

GE’s new CEO sticks to old talking points in first earnings report » Boston Globe

GE’s stock takes a hit after another disappointing quarter » Boston Globe

Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief Fund application deadline is Nov. 5 » Andover Townsman

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Marijuana manufacturer looks to set up shop in Pittsfield » Berkshire Eagle

Final licenses, but no final sales yet for retail marijuana » State House News Service

Cannabis test lab could see final inspection next week as industry nears rollout » Boston Business Journal

Civil Rights

Trump’s birthright citizenship plan hit by local legal scholars » Boston Globe

Education

PVRS may see help from state soon » The Recorder

As trial loomed, Harvard changed guidance for admissions officers » Boston Globe

$20M project aims to save Worcester's vacant Lincoln Square Boys Club, turn it into an alternative school for students with autism » The Republican

At UMass, improper use of credit cards » Boston Globe

Are colleges in Boston paying their fair share? » Dig Boston

Environment

Will This Be the Year Voters Pass the Nation’s First Carbon Tax? » Governing

Health Care

Should you vote “yes” or “no” on Question 1? » The Recorder

Human Services

Registry sought to guard against abuse by caregivers » State House News Service

Judiciary

SJC: Reimbursement claims related to drug lab scandals could overwhelm courts » The Republican

Labor

Admin tallies up benefit, tax impacts of National Grid lockout » State House News Service

State tallies up costs of N. Grid lockout » Commonwealth Magazine

Local Government

Howl-oween Fundraiser benefits Scituate Dog Park » Wicked Local Scituate

Kane announces additional funds for Westborough » Wicked Local Westborough

Lanesborough Wins Grant to Improve Transparency » iBerkshires

Boston hearing airs concerns on gas infrastructure, emergency preparedness » Boston Business Journal

Swampscott is rolling out their new Swampscott for All Ages Committee » Lynn Daily News Item

Fireworks at City Council over voter rights lawsuit » Lowell Sun

Amherst officials criticize report on costs of educating children from tax-exempt UMass housing » The Republican

Mashpee Planning Board head cleared of conflict allegation » Cape Cod Times

Correia asks supporters to not sign recall petition; will run for re-election if effort is successful » The Herald News

Opinion

Tran's work, deeds are inspirational » Lowell Sun

Readers shake their heads over nod to Baker » Boston Globe

Our Opinion: Re-elect Gov. Baker » Berkshire Eagle

Our view: Same old Democrat parade » Gloucester Daily Times

Our view: Charlie Baker for governor » Gloucester Daily Times

Dark days for public discourse » Boston Globe

An attack on Mister Rogers’ neighborhood and mine — and what he taught us about healing » Boston Globe

Editorial: Maura Healey earns right » Boston Herald

In Pittsburgh synagogue attack, a dark echo » Commonwealth Magazine

How do you license a fortune teller? » Commonwealth Magazine

Politics

New super PAC, 'Priorities for Progress,' takes aim at union-backed Massachusetts Republican » MassLive

NO REGRETS’ for TSONGAS — 2020 WARMUP — Beacon Hill still a BARRIER for women » Politico

State election preview for Saugus voters » Wicked Local Saugus

Gonzalez releases second TV ad » Boston Globe

Now in your Facebook feed: Political ads and friends’ Halloween photos » Boston Globe

US Senate race: Elizabeth Warren and challenger Geoff Diehl tangle over birthright citizenship » The Republican

Endorsement surprises » Commonwealth Magazine

Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Gonzalez Talks About His Life in at-Home Interview » NECN

State Rep. Donald Berthiaume and challenger Jean Strauss both say local aid is top priority » Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Chan faces first challenge for 2nd Norfolk seat » Wicked Local Quincy

Warren, Diehl clash over guns, immigration in final debate » Boston Globe

In Blue Massachusetts, Some Striking Redward Shifts » WGBH

US Senate race: Elizabeth Warren won't say if she'll serve full term if re-elected » The Republican

Sen. Tran outraising, spending Chalifoux Zephir in state race » Sentinel & Enterprise

Here's the grade Sen. Elizabeth Warren gives Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker » The Republican

Lyons, Nguyen Agree On One Thing: They Are Polar Opposites » Somerville Patch

1-on-1 With Gov. Charlie Baker Before Election Day » NECN

Kennedy, MacDonald get feisty, spar in 1st Middlesex debate » Lowell Sun

Senator Cyr Endorsed by Two Teachers' Groups » Cape Cod Today

Homeownership becomes issue in 2 Cape races » Cape Cod Times

Public Safety

UTEC leader applauds state investment in high crime areas » Sentinel & Enterprise

'Let's meet violence with violence:' Mass Police Association executive Rick Pedrini rails against restraint and de-escalation » The Republican

Mass. Police Association executive Rick Pedrini relieved of duty after controversial columns » The Republican

State Government

Baker ‘strongly disagrees’ with Trump’s plan to change birthright citizenship » Boston Globe

Early voting period ending soon » News 22 WWLP.com

Transportation

Crowd gathers for John Greenleaf Whittier Bridge project ceremony » The Salem News

Berkshire Flyer pilot rail service funded for 2020; passenger rail on Housatonic line remains a question mark » the Berkshire edge

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Recipe of the Week

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces beer, preferably brown ale or stout
  • 2 pint glasses
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 1/2 ounces rum
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Garnish: nutmeg

Directions

Warm the beer in a saucepan over low heat until it just begins to froth and then add to a pint glass with sugar and rum. In the other pint glass, add the beaten egg. Pour the egg into the beer, then pour the entire thing back into the first pint glass and continue to combine until smooth. Top with a grating of nutmeg. 

Cheers!

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