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Today on Beacon Hill

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

6:00pm Reception for Congressional Candidate Dean Tran

Must-Reads
MASSACHUSETTS

Millionaires tax proceeds are supposed to bolster education and transportation. Lawmakers would decide if they actually do. » Boston Globe

After years of increases, Massachusetts health insurance rates set to rise another 7.6 percent » Boston Globe

BPS may close more schools. Parents say it's past time for a detailed plan. » WGBH

The packie versus food store fight returns, with a twist » Boston Globe

Commuter rail making comeback with riders » Commonwealth Magazine

Jail suicide sparks renewed criticism of Bristol County sheriff's care of inmates » The Sun Chronicle

Migrant Stay Coming to End at Joint Base Cape Cod » State House News Service

DPU not the right ‘watchdog’ for MBTA, state lawmaker says » Boston Herald

THE OTHER 49

NH: Another shift for N.H. GOP Senate candidate on 2020 election » Boston Globe

NY & NJ: Resolution signals NJ’s ire over congestion pricing » NJ Spotlight News

NJ: Murphy’s brand new plan to address rising mental illness in N.J. schools already facing a backlash » NJ.com

PA: Meet The Saudi Lobbyist Targeting John Fetterman » The Lever

WI: Sen. Ron Johnson downplays Jan. 6: ‘Not what an armed insurrection would look like’ » Washington Post

FL: DeSantis leads Crist by double digits in new Mason-Dixon poll » Orlando Sentinel

NV: Trump to rally in Minden for Lombardo, Laxalt ahead of general election » The Nevada Independent

NATIONAL

Biden wants to use Medicaid to address abortion ‘crisis.’ States aren't biting. » Politico

Ketanji Brown Jackson Gives The Supreme Court A History Lesson » HUFFPOST

Georgia Senate bombshell dials up questions about the quality of GOP candidates » Boston Globe

Women could claim the most governors’ seats in U.S. history in November » Georgia Recorder

When School Superintendents Market Surveillance Cameras » Vice

Editorial: The Solution to America’s Mental Health Crisis Already Exists » New York Times

Violent Threats and Disinformation Have Officials Sounding Alarms Ahead of Midterms » Vanity Fair

Oath Keepers Sought 'Legal Cover' To Bring Guns To Capitol On Jan. 6 » HUFFPOST

Help wanted: Carbon dioxide pipeline companies mark legislative wins by staffing up with lobbyists » POLITICO Pro

“Because it’s subject to appropriation, there’s no guardrail. There’s no standard,” said Jones. “I’ve been around here long enough that I’m sure a lot of private promises have been made. ‘You’ll definitely get some of it. You’ll definitely get some of it.’ And there’s nothing like making $10 billion in promises for $1 billion [in revenue].”

House Minority Leader Brad Jones

Question 1 will create a new 4% surtax on annual earnings above $1 million. The decision about where the money ultimately goes — and who benefits — would rest with lawmakers on Beacon Hill.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

In the last 6 elections Obamacare was at center stage. This midterm it’s being ignored, along with these 3 other issues. » Boston Globe

Business

The Boston Billionaires Club » Boston Magazine

Opinion: No, Hurricane Ian will not ‘fuel the economy’ » Boston Globe

Lab space and affordable housing set to move forward at long-stalled Roxbury site » Boston Globe

Flagship startup Cellarity raises $121m for ‘entirely new approach to drug discovery’ » Boston Globe

Somerville battery maker led by Tesla alum raises $450M » Boston Business Journal

Report: Ballot question unlikely to end booze battle » Salem News

Groundbreaking ceremony held for Jack's Mill historic mixed-use development in Clinton » Worcester Telegram

Cronin announces funding for new North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce position » Worcester Telegram

Crimes

Northeastern employee charged in campus bomb hoax » WGBH

Woburn restaurant owners arrested, charged with human smuggling after federal agent raid » Boston Herald

For Sudbury police, reports of bitcoin scams are becoming all too familiar » The Metro West Daily News

Northeastern employee faked package explosion, penned anti-Zuckerberg rant, feds say » Boston Herald

Report of Northeastern University explosion was a hoax, former employee arrested » Axios

Education

4C’s Cuts Ribbon for New Science Building » Cape Cod Online

Environment

Oh deer! Massachusetts drivers hitting more animals, most deer accidents occur from October to December » Boston Herald

Opinion: Right whale’s drawn-out suffering cries out for action » Boston Globe

No swimming sign unveiled at Stacey’s Brook » Lynn Daily News Item

Finally a chance to see what's going on with all that Pilgrim wastewater » Wicked Local

Gaming

Sports betting launch date up for discussion at Thursday meeting » MassLive

Health Care

Garland is asked to probe threats to children’s hospitals » AP News

Housing

Two tenants of collapsed Worcester apartment kicked out of hotel, sleep in church amid confusion over stay » MassLive

Permits OK'd for 218-unit apartment project on Shrewsbury Street » Worcester Telegram

Immigration

All migrants transported last month to Vineyard to leave military base by weekend » Boston Globe

Updated Boston 311 app adds support for 10 new languages » Boston Globe

Migrants shipped to Martha’s Vineyard are leaving Joint Base Cape Cod » Boston Herald

Perla, the spy who came in from the heat » Boston Globe

Report: Migrants Will Move From Joint Base Cape Cod In October » WBZ

Multiple reports identify woman who allegedly tricked migrants into traveling to Martha’s Vineyard » WMUR

Judiciary

Holyoke City Councilor Wilmer Puello-Mota returns to duties after judge issues injunction » MassLive

Judge in clergy rape suit says diocese can't have information that reveals confidential Eagle sources » Berkshire Eagle

Labor

Judge throws out lawsuit against Soldiers’ Home » Gazette Net

Local Government

Should Brockton city councilors nearly double their own salaries to $30K starting in 2024? » The Enterprise

Holyoke City Council mulls food truck ordinance » MassLive

Barnstable ballot vault that wouldn’t open on Primary Day still broken » MassLive

Boston City Council expected to act on own pay raises Wednesday » Boston Herald

Bolton DPW director tells Select Board road work will be delayed to get better prices » Worcester Telegram

Spencer, East Brookfield voters approve $112 million David Prouty High project » Worcester Telegram

Politics

MASSterList Untangles Report On Dental Insurance Question » State House News Service

Immigrant driver’s license ballot question hinges on how much ‘legitimacy’ voters want to give immigrants » MassLive

Whipps, Blais endorsed by Mark » The Recorder

Howie Carr: News flash! MassGOP backs candidate who allegedly exposed himself » Boston Herald

Immigrant license law opponents push Republican candidates despite campaign laws » Boston Herald

Independent state Senate candidate Lisa Mair appeals to pandemic frustrations, health concerns » Worcester Telegram

Public Safety

Feds, Attleboro police say only a matter of time before rainbow fentanyl hits area streets » The Sun Chronicle

Advocates say Baker trying to gut prison mental health law » Commonwealth Magazine

Sheriff Hodgson defends treatment of suicidal suspect accused of killing his mother » Boston Herald

Editorial: An early morning phone call, a tragic decision by DOC » Boston Globe

Cape Cod firefighters to aid Hurricane Ian search and rescue effort: What they will do » Cape Cod Times

Reproductive Rights

AG candidate Andrea Campbell vows to uphold Mass. abortion access » MassLive

Defending abortion access, Planned Parenthood opens new research center in Mass. » MassLive

Taxation

‘Millionaires tax’ question in voters’ hands on Nov. 8 » Gazette Net

Editorial: Question puts gas tax savings in our pockets » Lowell Sun

Transportation

Federal money to replace Cape Cod bridges has yet to arrive, but lawmakers maintain confidence » Boston Globe

Utilities

Massachusetts delegation calls for early release of home heating assistance funds » Boston Herald

Mass. to receive $37 million in home heating aid, but congressional delegation wants the money sooner » MassLive

Spot in Fossil Fuel Ban Pilot Project Opening Up » State House News Service

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Recipe of the Week

Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts

Erin Jeanne McDowell — New York Times Cooking

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

1¾ cup/225 grams all-purpose flour

1¼ teaspoon baking powder

¾ teaspoon fine sea salt

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature

¾ cup/165 grams light brown sugar

¾ cup/150 grams granulated sugar

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup/120 milliliters apple cider

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2 (6-cavity) doughnut pans (or a 12-cup muffin tin) with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg and whisk to combine. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 10 tablespoons/140 grams butter, brown sugar and ¼ cup/50 grams granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until well incorporated after each addition, scraping the bowl as necessary. Beat in the vanilla extract.

Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed until incorporated. With the mixer running, add the apple cider in a slow, steady stream and mix to combine. Scrape the bowl well to make sure the batter is homogeneous.

Spoon the batter into prepared doughnut pans, filling them about ⅔ of the way. (You can also do this using a disposable piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a ½-inch opening cut from one corner.) Bake until evenly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the thickest portion comes out clean, 12 to 15 minutes. Rotate the pans halfway through baking. (If you are making muffins, divide batter evenly between the prepared cups and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through.)

While the doughnuts bake, whisk the remaining ½ cup/100 grams granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl to combine. In a separate small bowl, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the microwave. Let the doughnuts cool for 5 minutes after baking, then unmold them from the pans, brush with the melted butter and dredge them in the cinnamon sugar while they are still warm. Serve immediately, or let cool to room temperature.



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