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DeLeo, Spilka Commit to Reproductive Rights Debate » State House News Service

Stay-at-home advisory: Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker sets curfew, requires businesses to close by 9:30 p.m. nightly » The Republican

Baker Launches Plan To Expand State Contract Opportunities For Minority-Owned Businesses » WGBH

Worcester medical director urges voting against Trump » Worcester Telegram

“I think we're screwed”: Are Republicans on the brink of losing the Senate? » Vanity Fair

Restaurant, entertainment business owners criticize Baker's new Covid restrictions » Boston Business Journal

First look: "Red mirage" redux » Axios

OPINION: Hillary Clinton Was Right to Warn Us » The New York Times

In a Hot Election, the Cool-Headed Associated Press Takes Center Stage » New York Times

Inside Democrats' efforts to fight election security threats » Politico

Trump Orders Bill Barr to Investigate Reports That Women Are Voting » The New Yorker

Amid auto industry battle, Question 1 is the most expensive ballot initiative in Mass. history » Boston Globe

A subdued tradition: Tiny New Hampshire towns cast votes after midnight » Boston Globe

Judge rejects GOP effort to throw out 127,000 Houston votes » Boston Globe

Opinion: The one priority we have, no matter who wins » Boston Globe

How well has Trump handled the economy? It’s complicated » Boston Globe

Opinion: Ghosting Hillary » Boston Globe

All eyes are on Pennsylvania this week. But why? » Boston Globe

Surging coronavirus cases loom large in pivotal Wisconsin » Boston Globe

Large numbers of voters expected at Connecticut polls » Boston Globe

These are the states to watch on election night » Boston Herald

What if…? Here are three possible scenarios for Election Day and beyond » Boston Globe

Role reversal: Despite the polls, Democrats are anxious and Trump’s supporters confident » Boston Globe

Trump rallies on Election Day eve, says ballot counting after Tuesday will lead to ‘cheating’ » Boston Herald

Election Day: What you need to know in Massachusetts and beyond » Boston Herald

Could pollsters blow it again? Trump supporters are counting on it » Boston Herald

Biden on Election Day eve blasts Trump for coronavirus response » Boston Herald

Business leaders must wait out election uncertainty » Boston Globe

Baker’s new restrictions hit casinos, restaurants, liquor stores » Boston Globe

Masks Required, Reservations ‘Strongly Encouraged’ To Visit Santa At Simon Malls » CBS Boston

'Restaurants Are Not The Problem': Reaction To New Early Curfews » Peabody Patch

Boston businesses board up ahead of potential election protests » WCVB

Selectmen vote to ban nip bottle sales in Mashpee » Cape Cod Times

Boston startups are giving employees flexible time off to vote » Boston Business Journal

Bay State companies are updating election systems for the 21st century » Boston Business Journal

Restaurant, entertainment business owners criticize Baker's new Covid restrictions » Boston Business Journal

Companies brace for election's aftermath, inside and outside the workplace » Boston Business Journal

DeLeo, Spilka promise abortion debate in lame duck session » Commonwealth Magazine

Lawmakers vow to debate on long-stalled bill that would affirm abortion rights in Massachusetts » Boston Herald

Braintree Considers Expansion To Elementary In-Person Learning » Brookline Patch

Amherst officials appeal to union over health metrics for in-person schooling » Gazette Net

Springfield to consider reopening schools for in-person instruction after hearing, COVID-19 assessment » The Republican

Brookline Educators Move To Strike Over Social Distancing Concerns » WGBH

Brookline Educators Union vote to strike starting Tuesday after school committee no longer requires social distancing » The Republican

Ben Franklin Institute hopes to remain independent but eyes 'series of options' » Boston Business Journal

Encore Boston Harbor hotel closed through at least mid-December » WHDH

Eviction filings off to slow start, court data reveal » Boston Herald

Landlords of Thousands of Mass. Apartments Agree to Pause Evictions » NBC Boston

A new model for affordable housing? Tenants and landlord in Mattapan reach a long-term contract on rents » Boston Globe

Supreme Court to hear case about juvenile life sentences » Boston Globe

Gov. Baker nominates Judge Dalila Argaez Wendlandt to SJC. She would be the first Latina on the high court » Boston Globe

Wendlandt Poised to Become First Latina on High Court » State House News Service

Baker nominates 1st Latina to Massachusetts’ highest court » WPRI.com

Marion Selectmen urge residents to write to state for Wastewater treatment project » Sippican Week

‘It’s Safe And Secure’: Mail-In Ballots Processed Early In Fall River » CBS Boston

Springfield leaders speak at annual Puerto Rican flag-raising ceremony » Western Mass News

Opinion: Marion’s $9.5 million burden going unnoticed by state » Sippican Week

Longtime Leverett Select Board member resigns, citing political contention » Gazette Net

Boston mayor to give update on Election Day » WCVB

Contested Second Essex Race Between Incumbent Rep. Mirra and Challenger Eckert Garners Attention » WHAV

Everything you need to know about the Massachusetts ballot questions » Boston Globe

A gut check: Bobby Orr endorses Trump » Boston Globe

A Wild, Wild Westfield Ride for Rep, in an Uncommon Time » Western Mass Politics and Insight

Election Day 2020: Cape Cod races to watch, early voting turnouts » Cape Cod Times

Polls are now open in Berkshire County. Here's what you need to know before you vote » Berkshire Eagle

Anxiety building up during approaching election, pandemic » Western Mass News

Valley voters prepare for big day » Gazette Net

It's Election Day. Here's What to Expect at Polling Places Across New England » NBC Boston

Once again, Berkshire County incumbents run unopposed » The Williams Record

'I Moved Because Of The Election': Mass. Expats Relish Chance To Vote In Swing States » WBUR

2020 Massachusetts election results: 8th District Rep. Stephen Lynch faces challenger Jon Lott » The Republican

Rep. Ayanna Pressley: 'This is the Moment' » WGBH

What does early-vote surge mean for ‘Election Day’? » Commonwealth Magazine

Baker, McDermott fight to retain control of sheriff’s post » Commonwealth Magazine

Baker Blanked Race for President » State House News Service

This guy drove 2,000 miles roundtrip from Boston to Georgia to vote after his absentee ballot didn’t arrive » Boston Globe

'I blanked it': Gov. Baker says he didn't vote for president » WCVB

Election Day starts with big turnout across Massachusetts » WCVB

'Appalling, disturbing and criminal,' Galvin says of Trump's comments about voting » WCVB

Nearly 50 percent of Massachusetts residents have voted ahead of Election Day » News 22 WWLP.com

Gov. Baker Issues Curfew For Businesses, Reduces Gathering Limits » CBS Boston

Massachusetts coronavirus cases up 725, down after nine straight days of 1,000-plus » Boston Herald

State Revamps COVID-19 Data Dashboard » State House News Service

Mayor Walsh urges Boston residents to respect COVID-19 rules at polling places » WCVB

10,000 Deaths: Mass. Reaches Another Grim Milestone of Lives Lost To COVID-19 » WBUR

Baker revises COVID restrictions; Attleboro cancels Winter Night Fest » The Sun Chronicle

Governor Baker announces tighter mask mandate, other COVID-19 restrictions » Boston Globe

November Declared as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in Massachusetts » WBSM

Massachusetts issues new restrictions and a stay-at-home advisory » New York Times

New coronavirus cases below 1,000 for first time in more than a week » Boston Globe

Baker urges 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. COVID curfew » Commonwealth Magazine

Governor Issues New Restrictions to Limit Coronavirus Spread » iBerkshires

Mass. Public Health Association rues missed opportunity » News 22 WWLP.com

Overnight stay-at-home advisory issued in Massachusetts amid rise in COVID-19 cases » ABC News

Charlie Baker issues Massachusetts stay-at-home advisory, business curfews, mask mandate » Boston Herald

New Baker COVID-19 Orders Target Evening Gatherings » State House News Service

With record turnout expected, officials assure voters the polls will be safe » Boston Globe

COVID-19 spike at MCI-Norfolk » Commonwealth Magazine

Framingham and Marlborough police are among the area departments increasing their staffing during election week in case there is unrest on or after Election Day » The Metro West Daily News

Video gives misleading impression of Mass. voter rules » Politifact

Mail-in Ballot Delayed? You Can Still Vote in Person Tuesday in Massachusetts » NBC Boston

Baker bill elevates state Supplier Diversity Office » News 22 WWLP.com

Baker Proposes New Mass. Agency Focused on Diversity in State Contracting » NBC Boston

Mail-in voting may be here to stay » Commonwealth Magazine

Trump or Biden? Big impact looms on state budget, health care, immigration » Commonwealth Magazine

Walsh calls at-grade throat ‘right thing to do’ » Commonwealth Magazine

Pipeline firms to pay $800,000 to settle violations, repair Sandisfield road » Berkshire Eagle

Tennessee Gas, Contractor Resolve Violation » iBerkshires

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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

2024 ‘State of the Air’ Report Reveals Most ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality Days in 25 Years » American Lung Association

Environmentalists and Youth Group Sue Maine for Failure to Act on Climate Change » Conservation Law Foundation

Senate President Spilka Pledges "Comprehensive Climate Bill" In Senate » American Council of Engineering Companies of Mass.

NEW VIDEO: Maura Healey's Embattled Secretary of Transportation » MassFiscal Alliance