9:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

11:00am 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Commission, Mass. Office of Travel & Tourism, 136 Blackstone Street, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl and Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

6:30pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl featuring Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund

Birthdays: Rep. Jim Hawkins

Mayor Michelle Wu Wants to Change Boston. But Can Boston Change? » New York Times

Warren calls for new leadership ‘top to bottom’ at T » Commonwealth Magazine

Public sector unions backing DiZoglio for auditor » Commonwealth Magazine

State Auditor candidates tear into each other in short, contentious debate » Boston Herald

Millionaires tax debate pivots on who, exactly, would end up paying new levy » Boston Globe

These communities want to lower residents’ electric bills — and carbon emissions. Here’s what’s stopping them. » Boston Globe

Blue Cross to expand use of AI to shorten time for prior authorizations » Boston Business Journal

The MBTA is pitching South Coast Rail benefits to voters. Not everyone is on board. » The Herald News

Haverhill, Malden schools closed Monday due to teacher strikes » Boston.com

RI: Pundits: Don’t yet rule out Magaziner » Providence Journal

NY: A Housing Crisis Has More Politicians Saying Yes to Developers » New York Times

NY: MTA officials for years misled the public about delays, cost overruns in long-stalled project to bring LIRR to Grand Central » New York Daily News

NJ: N.J. public worker premium hikes, Murphy deal with unions will cost taxpayers. Leaders are baffled. » NJ.com

NJ: Jersey City OKs affordable housing initiative, despite calls for more research into benefits, drawbacks » NJ.com

GA: Why Herschel Walker May Win » New York Times

FL: Documents show top DeSantis officials were personally involved in Martha's Vineyard flights » Politico

FL: Thanks to Ian, we’re all going to pay more for insurance next year » The Sun Sentinel

AZ: On Kari Lake’s campaign for Arizona governor, the mic is always hot » Washington Post

UT: Utah emerges as wildcard in battle for the Senate » The Hill

New Video: Roger Stone Says Trump Will Get His 'Brains Beat In' If He Runs Again » HUFFPOST

New Generation of Combat Vets, Eyeing House, Strike From the Right » New York Times

Democrats' blue-state headaches » Axios

New Book Reveals Jim Jordan’s Dirty Tricks With Impeachment » The Daily Beast

Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds » New York Times

A Republican wave in the House is still quite possible » CNN

House Democrats retrench as GOP money floods the map » Politico

Truth Social Exec Forced Off Board After Ignoring Trump Demand: Report » HUFFPOST

Kanye West to buy struggling right-wing social media platform after getting suspended for anti-Semitic rants » Raw Story

Trump Tells Jews To 'Get Their Act Together' And Appreciate Him More » HUFFPOST

Lucas: No comfort in a world hanging between Putin and Biden » Boston Herald

Dems fear Kari Lake could be Arizona's governor—and a major MAGA star » Axios

Opinion: On Trump, pay attention to the man behind the curtain already » Boston Globe

Obama to campaign for Dems in key states as midterms race tighten » Axios

Democrats try to break through on drug pricing message » The Hill

Along the US-Canada border, the pandemic leaves a deeper divide » Boston Globe

Trillium to open at former Spencer brewery site, sell Canton location » Boston Business Journal

Cannabis regulators confirm agency was told quickly of worker’s death » Commonwealth Magazine

Mass. marijuana regulators started investigating a Holyoke facility over safety complaints. Then a worker collapsed and died in a dust-filled room. » Boston Globe

A new plan for Bunker Hill Community College » Boston Globe

Boston Public Schools parents are target of kidnapping scam: Boston Police » Boston Herald

Long COVID took their health. Then it took their money. » Boston Globe

Mass. officials: COVID patients with behavioral health conditions saw longer hospital stays » Axios

In East Boston, a big move to keep renters in their homes » Boston Globe

The Rent Revolution Is Coming » New York Times

‘Raising up’ veterans: Haydenville native leads initiative to repair memorial plaques » Gazette Net

‘We’re all dispersed’: Migrants sent to Martha’s Vineyard have now settled throughout Eastern Mass. » Boston Globe

Marty Walsh returns to Boston, speaks on the future of work and education » WHDH

How the Wellesley College facilities department is driving a statewide push for diversity in construction » WGBH

City to adopt diversity mission, work on hiring barriers following equity audit » Worcester Telegram

Wide-open governor's race tops statewide ballot » The Eagle Tribune

More than 1 million mail-in ballots requested in Mass. so far » MassLive

Healey has touted her record on opioid settlements. What does that mean for how she’d govern? » Boston Globe

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal says Democrats have a 'decent shot' to keep the House » Berkshire Eagle

Sen. Rausch facing challenge from Dooley in redrawn district » Commonwealth Magazine

Mass. Auditor Candidate's Ex-Wife Accused Him of Emotional, Verbal Abuse During Divorce, Leaked Docs Say » NBC Boston

DiZoglio lays out plan for quarterly review to avoid future tax rebate surprises » Boston Herald

Pleased to vote for state Rep. Whipps » The Recorder

Editorial: Yes on Question 4 » Boston Globe

Editorial: Yes on Question 3 » Boston Globe

Most say voting vital despite dour US outlook, poll shows » Boston Globe

DeFranco, Finegold face off in newly reconfigured state Senate district » The Eagle Tribune

Letter: Why I support of Kristin Kassner for state representative in the 2nd Essex District » The Local News

Boston, nonprofits giving out drug pipes, tourniquets, ‘cookers’ on Mass and Cass » Boston Herald

Prosecutors review cases involving Woburn police officer linked to white supremacist rally » WBUR

Sherborn police officer walking across Massachusetts to raise awareness of dangers of job » WBZTV.com

Demonstrators for and against abortion square off at rallies Saturday » Boston Globe

New Bulletin Spells Out State’s Tax Relief Approach » State House News Service

MBTA ridership levels nearing pandemic-era highs after fall boost » Boston Herald

Lawmakers call ex-U.S. transportation secretary to weigh in on MBTA » Boston Herald

Opinion: Stop repairing Tobin Bridge, replace it with a tunnel » Commonwealth Magazine

Floating wind farms are planned for the Gulf of Maine to tap huge amounts of potential wind power far off shore » Boston Globe

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Podcast Spotlight

WBUR Radio Boston: A debate over Question 1, the Massachusetts 'millionaire's tax' GBH News Under the Radar with Callie Crossley: We explain Massachusetts' ballot question 3 Sticher Pod Save America: The Wilderness Chapter 5: Working-Class Latinos in Las Vegas New York Times The Daily: The Personal and Political Saga of Herschel Walker

Birthdays: Rep. Jim Hawkins

9:00am Joint Committee on Public Service, Public Hearing

11:00am 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Commission, Mass. Office of Travel & Tourism, 136 Blackstone Street, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl and Attorney General Candidate Jay McMahon

6:30pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl featuring Weymouth Mayor Bob Hedlund

Birthdays: Rep. William Galvin

9:45am Greater Boston Chamber Government Affairs Forum: Newly Elected Boston City Councilors, Revere Hotel, 200 Stuart Street, Boston

10:00am Department of Public Health Hearing, Via conference call

11:00am The Official Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth, Virtual Hearing

5:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl hosted by Ali Abouzed, George Sakhat, and Tony Hannoush

7:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl

Birthdays: Rep. Alan Silvia

10:00am Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, Department of Fire Services, State Road, Stow

10:00am Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change, Oversight Hearing

10:15am Governor's Council Meeting, Governor's Council Chamber, Room 360, State House

11:00am Sen. Elizabeth Warren on GBH News’ Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

2:00pm The Racial Wealth Gap: Wealth Building Now and Tomorrow hosted by the, Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce

3:00pm Women's Rights History Trail Task Force, Virtual Hearing

10:00am MassWildlife Public Hearing, Field Headquarters, Richard Cronin Building, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

10:00am Commonwealth Conversation with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted by AIM, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts , 101 Huntington Avenue, Boston

11:00am Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

7:00pm Gubernatorial Debate: Former Rep. Geoff Diehl and Attorney General Maura Healey, WCVB

1:00pm Joint Committee on State Administration & Regulatory Oversight, Public Hearing

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Children & Families Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Division of Medical Assistance Proposed Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Housing & Community Development Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email

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