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9:00am Division of Medical Assistance Public Hearing, Via Zoom

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

6:30pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl

Must-Reads
NATIONAL

America's election workers are leaving in droves » Boston Globe

How Democrats Botched Trump’s Impeachment » The Intercept

The Quiet Insurrection the January 6 Committee Missed » Wired

Sharp swing in momentum toward GOP sparks Democratic angst » The Hill

Pollsters Try to Learn From Mistakes of 2016 and 2020 Elections » The Wall Street Journal

The old problem with the young: Biden courts elusive voting bloc » The Hill

The Real Problem With America's Gerontocracy » Politico

Pro-Trump Tour Flies Off The Rails Over ‘Demonic Satellites’ and ‘Deep State’ McDonald’s » The Daily Beast

MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts students hit 19-year low on national reading, math exams » Boston Globe

Step therapy bill moving in informal sessions » Commonwealth Magazine

In election lacking ‘intensity,’ older, mostly white towns dominate ballot requests in Massachusetts » Boston Globe

Baker-linked super PAC bets big on Hodgson » Commonwealth Magazine

Massachusetts’ middle class is feeling the squeeze. Can the next governor do anything to help? » Boston Globe

Voters have repeatedly said no to raising taxes on the highest earners. This time might be different. » Boston Globe

Libertarian Party splits into factions amid rebellion » The Eagle Tribune

Running red in a blue state, how GOP candidates face challenges in era of Trump » MassLive

THE OTHER 49

NH: Inflation, Social Security top 1st Pappas-Leavitt debate » AP News

RI: Fung and Magaziner focus on cost of living in first CD2 forum » The Public's Radio

RI: Following the money in the race for RI governor » Providence Journal

ME: Has Maine moved on from Paul LePage? » Boston Globe

ME: Maine rematch could be a bellwether for control of Congress » AP News

NY: New York City Will Increase Police Presence in Subways to Combat Crime » New York Times

NY: Supreme Court justice rules part of N.Y. absentee voting law is unconstitutional » Albany Times Union

NJ: Workers, employers will pay less to fund family leave and disability programs » New Jersey Monitor

NJ: Jersey Democrats’ gun-control bill is shot full of holes » NJ.com

FL: Florida's Hispanic voters back DeSantis over Crist, support Martha's Vineyard migrant flights » NBC News

FL: Florida surgeon general touts book on show that backs QAnon conspiracy theory » Tampa Bay Times

“We’re in a post-truth era, but we’re also in a post-Trump world—where those belief systems are baked in, and we’re going to have to deal with this for decades,” Riggleman says. “We need to look at going faster, harder, and better with more technology and more resources in that arena.”

Former Republican congressman Denver Riggleman

Trump remains the center of America’s political universe, but Riggleman believes the fixation is a distraction. He’s only part of the story, especially now that Trumpism has grown larger than Trump himself.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Jan. 6 panel won’t allow Trump testimony to turn into ‘food fight’ on TV, Cheney says » Boston Globe

Business

Why it’s already Black Friday season in October » Boston Globe

Companies cut back on office space amid slow return to work and recession fears » Boston Globe

That credit card you haven’t used for years may be canceled » Boston Globe

Trump’s business, already shrinking, faces a tough test in court » Boston Globe

Cannabis & Psychedelics

Trulieve defends response to worker’s death » Commonwealth Magazine

Democracy

Opinion: The Cuban Missile Crisis, 60 years ago and as immediate as tomorrow » Boston Globe

Education

Amid enrollment drop, GCC reexamines gender and women’s study focus » The Recorder

Blunder in Affirmative Action Case May Cost Harvard $15 Million » New York Times

Cape Cod Community Colleges hopes new STEM building will bring community together » Cape Cod Times

Health Care

Travis Roy’s name and legacy to live on with a $4 million gift to help those with spinal cord injuries » Boston Globe

Housing

For Housing Progress, Take a Page from the Baker-Polito Playbook » Banker & Tradesman

Immigration

Illegal border crossings hit all-time high » Boston Herald

Insurance

Editorial: Vote yes on Question 2 » Boston Globe

Local Government

Former mayor’s aide Darryl Moss sues Springfield, Sarno for discrimination » MassLive

Easthampton may boost salaries for council, school committee » Gazette Net

Politics

Galvin condemns prospect of voter intimidation, vigilantes at polls » MassLive

Why am I seeing that political ad? Check your ‘Trump resistance’ score. » Boston Globe

Trump vote regret set in fast, says Auditor candidate Anthony Amore » Boston Herald

Maura Healey refuses challenge to third debate from Geoff Diehl » Boston Herald

Gun-control group launches ad targeting Sheriff Hodgson » Dartmouth Week

Sheriff Tom Hodgson disappointed in 'dirty tricks' after fake Twitter account surfaces » South Coast Today

Cape Cod candidate wants to stop Dennis from counting mislabeled ballots. What to know » Cape Cod Times

Unions and business execs pour in cash on either side of ‘millionaires tax’ ballot fight » Boston Globe

Kraft gets kicked by Question 1 tax backers » Boston Herald

Dueling demonstrations: Politics take center stage in Northampton with 2 rallies with differing viewpoints » Gazette Net

Lucas: Maura Healey walking in Charlie Baker’s footsteps » Boston Herald

Doherty vs. Coute: TV forum harsh battle between Taunton-Easton state rep candidates » Wicked Local

After final debate, Diehl challenges Healey to another matchup » MassLive

Stolen valor, or smear campaign? » Lowell Sun

Letter: Finn will represent 14th district well » The Eagle Tribune

On addiction, Andrea Campbell, Jay McMahon find some agreement in brief AGs debate » Boston Herald

Galvin expects muted election turnout » Boston Herald

In the wake of Trump’s lies, a brain drain of local election experience in Georgia » Boston Globe

Our View: Make roads safer: Vote 'Yes' on Question 4 » The Sun Chronicle

As Democrats try to hold on in November, it’s Pete Buttigieg who’s in demand on the campaign trail » CNN

Trump helped some New England Republicans win primaries. He might hurt their chances of beating Democrats » WBUR

Lori Trahan, Dean Tran lay out their visions for 3rd District » Lowell Sun

Political Notebook: Healey to visit Foxboro on Monday » The Sun Chronicle

Public Safety

Ex-Woburn Cop's White Supremacism Violated Department Policies, Police Say » NBC Boston

Basketball was her rock growing up. Now this cop is using the sport to give back to her community. » Boston Globe

Despite recent shootings in Boston, data show this is one of the lowest years for daytime gun violence » Boston Globe

State Government

‘A treasure of untold value’: Frances Jones-Sneed honored with 2022 Governor's Award in the Humanities » Berkshire Eagle

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The Week Ahead

Monday - 10/24

9:00am Division of Medical Assistance Public Hearing, Via Zoom

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

6:30pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl

Tuesday - 10/25

10:00am Division of Medical Assistance Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Joint Committee on Transportation, Oversight Hearing

Wednesday - 10/26

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

10:00am Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Public Hearing, Via Zoom

6:00pm Fundraiser for Rep. Jake Oliveira for Senate

6:30pm Reception for Congressional Candidate Bob May

6:30pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl and Lt. Governor Candidate Leah Cole Allen featuring Matt Light

6:30pm Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Public Hearing, Via Zoom

Thursday - 10/27

Birthdays: Rep. Paul Donato

10:00am Executive Office of Elder Affairs Public Hearing, Via Zoom

10:00am Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Public Hearing, Via Zoom

11:00am Attorney General Maura Healey on Boston Public Radio with Jim Braude & Margery Eagan, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:30pm "Ask the Governor" with Governor Charlie Baker on GBH's Boston Public Radio, 89.7 FM or gbhnews.org

5:00pm Wine & Cheese with Senate Candidate Rep. Shawn Dooley

5:30pm Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Via Zoom

5:30pm Ellen Story Commission on Postpartum Depression, Virtual Hearing

7:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl

Friday - 10/28

Birthdays: Rep. Paul McMurtry

9:00am Joint Committee on Municipalities & Regional Government, Public Hearing

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

10:00am Department of Environmental Protection Public Hearing, Via Zoom

4:00pm State House Rally for a Special Session, State House, Boston


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