9:45am Special Event: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President & CEO Dr. Susan M. Collins hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm "Ask the Governor" with Governor Charlie Baker on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

Birthdays: State Senator Robyn Kennedy

Baker allies helped Kim Driscoll win the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor through an unusual super PAC » Boston Globe

Father of correction officer attacked by inmate calls for change in Mass. prisons » MassLive

Traffic is so bad, it could hurt our economy. But there’s a way to fix it. » Boston Globe

Does the Democratic Party Want Swagger? Or Does It Want Michelle Wu? » New York Times

A big-budget fight between orthodontist and insurer could bring sweeping changes to dental industry » Boston Globe

Boston’s sea-level rise will require a ‘Big Dig level’ solution, city leaders say » Boston Globe

Police investigate fistfight involving GOP congressional candidate outside Somerville Theatre Saturday » Boston Globe

CT: Breaking the stigma around mental health a priority as police departments add resources and counseling » Hartford Courant

PA: Philly has little room for error as mail-in voting window narrows » Axios

VA: How a Hospital Chain Used a Poor Neighborhood to Turn Huge Profits » New York Times

IL: Profiting from poison: how the US lead industry knowingly created a water crisis » The Guardian

WI: “We Won’t Be Outworked in This Race”: Can Mandela Barnes Overcome Ron Johnson’s War Chest? » Vanity Fair

MN: Downtown Minneapolis sees office-to-residential conversions » Axios

CO: What to know about Colorado's "precarious" economy » Axios

Top State Judges Make a Rare Plea in a Momentous Supreme Court Election Case » New York Times

Migrant flights show how Trump, Stephen Miller reshaped immigration for GOP » The Hill

How Democrats Gave Ron DeSantis a Pass » TIME

Memes are no longer silly Internet jokes — they’re upending American politics » Boston Globe

How A Pipeline Bill Gets Greenwashed » The Lever

Biden’s watchdog in the skies can’t ground Air DeSantis » Politico

Italian Voters Appear Ready to Turn a Page for Europe » New York Times

Voters divided amid intense fight for control of Congress, poll finds » Boston Globe

The Midterm Race That Has It All » New York Times

The seven Democrats most likely to run for president — if Biden bows out » The Hill

Poll: Most Dems say ditch Biden; Trump preferred among Republicans » Boston Herald

Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia » Boston Globe

Jan. 6 committee to hold public hearing this week, potentially the last » Boston Herald

Liz Cheney says she won’t be a Republican, if Donald Trump becomes the 2024 GOP presidential nominee » Boston Globe

Littleton is in an uproar at hosting at least 80 gun dealers inside old mill building » Boston Globe

As State Manufacturing Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels, Haverhill’s Dela to add Jobs With State Grant » WHAV

Mass. migration: Where wealthy Americans are moving » Boston Business Journal

Opinion: Homework, book banners: Read Bradbury, report back » Boston Globe

‘That looks like what I eat at home’: City Fresh Foods makes meals for BPS students, by Bostonians » Boston Globe

Amid historic drought, some turn to an ancient practice in their quest for water » Boston Globe

Springfield, Agawam, Easthampton among WMass communities sharing $2.5 million in state funding for parks, open space projects » MassLive

Baker-Polito announced $1 million in grants for 26 projects » News 22 WWLP.com

The incredible true story of the bears of Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Family of Brockton’s Elder Fernandes files $25 million malpractice claim against the Army for allegedly not doing enough to save his life » Boston Globe

FEMA Reimburses Lawrence General Hospital $3.2 Million for Pandemic-Related Costs » WHAV

Martha’s Vineyard was portrayed as rich, white, and elite, but there’s another side to the island » Boston Globe

'Devil is in the details': Councilors seek plan to combat housing crunch in Worcester » Worcester Telegram

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce: Inclusionary zoning right move for housing in city » Worcester Telegram

Diaper drive set for Wednesday in Lawrence » The Eagle Tribune

Plea change hearing scheduled for former shelter CEO » The Eagle Tribune

Holyoke Soldiers’ Home criminal case heads to Supreme Judicial Court for review » MassLive

Feeney amendment will aid Arc pilot program » The Sun Chronicle

Spilka demands federal investigation into migrants sent to Mass. » MassLive

'The Most Explosive Issue.' Republicans Reveal Immigration Agenda Ahead of Midterms » TIME

Lucas: Judge Joseph case shows the woke walk in Massachusetts » Boston Herald

Working 9 to 5 is not a way to make a living, according to some Gen Zers: ‘It’s just not what I want to do with my life’ » Boston Globe

Boston was citing own lack of action for closing out public records requests » Boston Herald

In apparent violation of state nepotism law, Boston councilor hired sister, son to staff » Boston Globe

Sources: Wu will seek overhaul of Boston’s zoning appeal board » Boston Business Journal

At Springfield’s Court Square, 31 Elm, ‘a jewel’ emerges from the rough » MassLive

With new headstone, Marblehead won’t let enslaved woman be forgotten » Boston Globe

Hadley needs new DPW headquarters, consultants say » Gazette Net

The Column: Lowell mayor travels to Greece on city’s dime » Lowell Sun

Vote 'yes' to add Worcester into state Community Preservation Act » Worcester Telegram

Two surgeons who are moms jump into politics » Commonwealth Magazine

Hundreds gather to see Pressley and ‘The Squad’ talk policy and identity in Somerville » Boston Globe

Union members rally for Democrats in Dorchester ahead of midterm elections » Boston Globe

Two arrested after brawl outside ‘Squad’ event in Somerville » Boston Herald

New Bedford Light’s Jack Spillane on Politics and Poseidon » WBSM

Salem mayoral race starts early with formed campaign » Salem News

OTR: Is Gov. Charlie Baker showing political blues during final months in office? » WCVB

Opinion: Getting to know N.H.’s Free Staters, getting to know all about them » Boston Globe

False claims, threats fuel poll worker sign-ups for midterms » Boston Globe

McMahon grilled on politics, says voters concerned with crime, economy » Boston Herald

This virus could cause paralysis in children, and health experts are on the lookout: ‘There are, and will be, more cases’ » Boston Globe

Fitchburg vaccine clinic dedicated to longtime health professional Jeffrey Stephens » Worcester Telegram

Security bollards being installed in front of State House » Commonwealth Magazine

Boston Police run up millions in overtime at Mass. and Cass homeless encampment » WGBH

Where Boston Logan ranks in this year’s flier satisfaction report » Boston Business Journal

New fare gates open Oct. 1 at North Station » Commonwealth Magazine

Will federal grant loss derail plans to rebuild Bourne and Sagamore bridges? Cape congressman says no » Cape Cod Times

Did you know GATRA is using electric buses? Will that mean more charging stations? » Taunton Gazette

MBTA woes continue with train derailment, construction damage » Boston Herald

States reach out to Biden for energy aid lifeline » The Eagle Tribune

With home heating bills headed higher, New England lawmakers seek more federal energy assistance for low-income families » Boston Globe

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Birthdays: State Senator Robyn Kennedy

9:45am Special Event: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President & CEO Dr. Susan M. Collins hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

1:00pm "Ask the Governor" with Governor Charlie Baker on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

10:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

4:30pm Our Changing Climate hosted by the Boston Business Journal, New England Aquarium, One Central Wharf, Boston

8:00am The New Power of Labor in Massachusetts & Beyond hosted by State House News Service, MCLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston

10:00am Governor's Council Meeting, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

5:30pm Community Catalyst's Passing the Torch: Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship Virtual Celebration, Via Lunchpool

Birthdays: Rep. Tommy Vitolo

9:30am Mass. Gaming Commission Public Hearing, Via conference call

9:45am Government Affairs Forum: Mayor Michelle Wu hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street, Boston

11:00am Fundraiser for Sen. Diana DiZoglio for Auditor hosted by Attorney General Maura Healey, Auditor Suzanne Bump, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Sen. Michael Rodrigues

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for Springfield City Council President Jesse Lederman

11:00am Division of Medical Assistance Public Hearing, Via Zoom

Audit Identifies Barriers to Access in Operational Services Division » MA Office of the State Auditor

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden Pays $5,000 Civil Penalty for Violating Conflict of Interest Law » MA State Ethics Commission

A Call for Climate Justice at the InterAmerican Court of Human Rights » Union of Concerned Scientists

Congresswoman Trahan Announces $3 Million In Head Start Funding For Making Opportunity Count In Fitchburg » Office of Congresswoman Lori Trahan