11:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Criminal Justice Task Force on Juvenile Age, Room 222

5:00pm Reception for Sen. Brendan Crighton

6:30pm Crumbling Concrete Commission, Monson Town Offices Building, 110 Main Street, Monson, MA 01057

Top Negotiators Say They Have Distracted Driving Bill Deal » State House News Service

MBTA Retirement Fund Investing More Assets Through PRIT » State House News Service

Trump's health care cost transparency rule originated in the Bay State » Boston Business Journal

Trump Accuses Pence Aide Jennifer Williams Of ‘Presidential Attack’ » HUFFPOST

Elizabeth Warren has billionaires shedding tears. Who are business leaders backing instead? » Boston Globe

Michael Bloomberg apologizes for stop-and-frisk: ‘I was wrong’ » Boston Globe

State Senate Plans Plastic Bag Ban » WGBH

When the Judge Became the Defendant » New York Times

Humason’s Senate exit opens door to Democrat in 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District » Gazette Net

Sondland Kept Trump Administration Officials Apprised of Ukraine Push » The Wall Street Journal

Trump backs off flavored vape ban he once touted » Washington Post

Housing crisis 1 and 2: Dual approaches needed for double-barreled crisis » Commonwealth Magazine

Is Elizabeth Warren looking for safer ground in health care? » Washington Post

Don Jr. is on a mission to recruit Trump culture warriors » Politico

White House backs Stephen Miller amid white nationalist allegations » The Hill

Deval Patrick gives OK to super PACs » Boston Herald

Trump is ‘healthy as can be,’ White House press secretary says after doctor visit » Boston Globe

Billionaires give Elizabeth Warren a political gift before she can even tax them — their anger » Boston Globe

​Deval Patrick Thinks There's A Reason To Believe » Brookline Patch

Have Trump take the stand » Boston Globe

Ayanna Pressley: Despite polls, more voters saying yes to impeachment » Boston Herald

Deval Patrick could’ve been a contender » Lowell Sun

Inside Warren’s secret big-donor fan club » Politico

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Baker says Patrick 'gets a pass right out of the gate' » Milford Daily News

Berkshire delegation says Patrick faces uphill battle in 2020 Democratic primary » Berkshire Eagle

The Museum of Science ranks among the best in the nation. The accolades don’t come without turmoil » Boston Globe

Rest in Peace to the Cursed Dunkin’ Double Cup » Boston Magazine

Pining for the good old days, when pot didn’t kill you » Boston Globe

How Mass. Cannabis Inspectors Keep A Watchful Eye Over The Legal Pot Industry » WBUR

Hundreds fill Boston church for Transgender Day of Remembrance » Boston Globe

Indeed there should be a law against urging someone to commit suicide » Boston Globe

Vote on College Screening Rules Planned in December » State House News Service

Fewer foreign students coming to the United States » Boston Globe

These employees fundraise for UMass Amherst, but their salaries are secret » The Republican

Want the Most Bang for Your Buck? This Is the Massachusetts College for You » Boston Magazine

Cape Cod shark report faulted for misleading data, costs » Cape Cod Times

Bill to reinstate Seashore advisory commission headed to House floor » Cape Cod Times

State should reopen review of East Boston substation » Commonwealth Magazine

Franklin natives are first sisters to become US Army generals » Boston Globe

Lots of talk, if little action, on a Mass. sports betting bill » Boston Globe

More ominous signs at Mass. gambling facilities » Commonwealth Magazine

One barrier falls, but Mass. can still do more for affordable housing » Boston Globe

Where should new housing go? » Commonwealth Magazine

Mass. Nonprofit Ready To Feed Coast Guard Families If Government Shuts Down Again » WGBH

Insurers report weaker financials but maintain positivity » Boston Business Journal

Officials acknowledge health concerns at Malden District Court played role in its temporary closure » Boston Globe

State Sen. Michael Brady has ‘no particular barstool,’ and no chair either » Boston Herald

State senator Chandler honored with national award for arts support » Worcester Telegram

Springfield mayor’s communications director arrested for vandalizing cars, damaging restaurant at MGM Springfield casino » The Republican

Congressional candidate Jake Auchincloss calls for stiff gun control laws » The Sun Chronicle

Candidates for 4th Congressional District get endorsements » The Sun Chronicle

It’s official - Boston City Council votes will undergo recount with Mejia-St. Guillen race within 8 votes » The Republican

Sen. Ed Markey campaigns in Lowell, touts bridge funding » Lowell Sun

Kennedy’s absence at climate forum puts Markey’s record in bold relief » Boston Globe

Keller @ Large: Gov. Baker On Deval Patrick’s Presidential Aspirations » CBS Boston

Impeachment probe polarizes Greater Newburyport voters » Newburyport News

A Teen Tried To Raise Red Flags About Her Boyfriend, But He Took His Own Life. Is The School Responsible? » WGBH

Juul sued over its marketing to young people » Boston Globe

Hospital staff find connections between vaping, lung illness » Lowell Sun

‘We’re on the front line’: the teens pushing for flavored e-cigarettes ban » The Guardian

Asbestos found in debris that leaked onto Boston street, spokesperson says » WCVB

With Brookline rep’s support, House passes flavored tobacco ban » Wicked Local Brookline

Massachusetts Senate May Snuff Out Menthols » New England Public Radio

First responders show support for fallen Worcester firefighter » Boston Herald

Mass. Police Officers May Not Receive Required Training From State, Auditor's Report Says » WBUR

Mayor Walsh responds to Boston police overtime fraud investigation » Boston Globe

Businesses owe more than $160 million in back taxes to state » Boston Herald

For Marshfield voters, a time to pay more? » Boston Globe

Vigil to end motor vehicle crashes highlights safety measures, distracted driving legislation on Beacon Hill » Boston Globe

MBTA rolls out communication plan as more T diversions loom » Boston Herald

Auditing company investigating RMV is keeping records private » Boston Globe

Hands-free driving bill cheered by advocates, feared by NAACP » Boston Herald

Double standards at the MBTA » Commonwealth Magazine

OTR: Gov. Charlie Baker wants $19 billion bond bill passed instead of gas tax » WCVB

Top Negotiators Say They Have Distracted Driving Bill Deal » WBUR

Safety advocates press for legislators to finally pass hands-free driving bill » Boston Herald

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11:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

11:00am Joint Committee on Financial Services, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm Criminal Justice Task Force on Juvenile Age, Room 222

5:00pm Reception for Sen. Brendan Crighton

6:30pm Crumbling Concrete Commission, Monson Town Offices Building, 110 Main Street, Monson, MA 01057

10:00am Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, Public Hearing

10:30am Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:00pm Joint Committee on Public Health, Public Hearing

5:00pm Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing: Draft 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, MassDEP Southeast Office, 20 Riverside Drive, Lakeville

6:00pm Campaign Kickoff for State Sen. Candidate Jay McMahon

Birthdays: Rep. Jack Lewis

8:00am Fundraiser for Rep. David Muradian

10:00am MassEvolves Recognition Ceremony, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

1:30pm Division of Banks Public Hearing, 1000 Washington Street, Hearing Room 1-E, Boston

Last day for 2019 formal sessions

Birthdays: Rep. David Muradian, State Senator Susan Moran

11:00am State House Flu Clinic, Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am Robocall Summit of the New England States, Gardner Auditorium, State House, Boston

11:00am Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Mass Alliance 2019 Boston Celebration of Progressive Champions

6:00pm Carry it On: Annual Celebration of Action for Racial & Economic Justice, 89 South Street, Boston

6:00pm Falmouth Reception for Congressman Bill Keating

6:00pm Fall Reception for Norfolk County Sheriff Jerry McDermott

6:30pm Politics & Pints with Rep. Adrian Madaro

Birthdays: Rep. Kristin Kassner

9:30am 19th Annual Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month Opening Ceremony, Grand Staircase, State House, Boston

10:30am Department of Public Health Hearing, Public Health Council Room, Second Floor, Department of Public Health, 250 Washington Street, Boston

11:00am EDCO 50th Anniversary Celebration, Great Hall, State House, Boston

12:30pm Ask the Mayor with Mayor Marty Walsh on 89.7 Boston Public Radio, Boston Public Library Studio

12:30pm House Session, Informal Session

Whip Clark Statement on the Passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. » Office of Congresswoman Katherine Clark

Administration opens Destination Development grant program » Mass. Municipal Association

Release: Airlines to disclose fees up front, give automatic refunds for cancellations, delays » MassPIRG

Ending the Tax Penalty Against Working Immigrants » Mass. Budget & Policy Center