10:30am MassVision2050: Generating Bold Ideas for Massachusetts' Future, Via Zoom

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

Birthdays: Rep. Ronald Mariano

Key lawmaker calls for restructuring MBTA » Commonwealth Magazine

Editorial: Anthony Amore for auditor » Boston Globe

How the candidates for Massachusetts governor would tackle health care » WBUR

Mass. state workers rehired after COVID vaccine mandate firings not being offered back pay » MassLive

More dental insurers spend to stop Question 2 » Boston Globe

Mass. hospital lobbying group sounds alarm over 19K job vacancies » Boston Business Journal

RI: Underdog GOP senses opportunity » Providence Journal

NH: New Hampshire isn’t feeling the 2024 love » Politico

CT: U.S. Sen. Blumenthal is everywhere in Connecticut; GOP’s Leora Levy says she is, too » Hartford Courant

NY: How the Hasidic Jewish Community Became a Political Force in New York » New York Times

NY: Bill Clinton goes to bat for endangered chair of House Democrats’ campaign arm » CNN

NJ: Menendez Inquiry Said to Involve Company That Certifies Halal Meat » New York Times

NJ: New Jersey inquiry examined payments to top Democratic aide » Politico

‘The Hug’ changed American politics. How a Chris Christie-Barack Obama greeting signaled the death of civility. » NJ.com

How to tell if the GOP is heading for a landslide in the House » CNN

The Weimar Republic has a warning for the U.S. about its judges » Washington Post

Opinion: Another century, another fight against voter intimidation » Boston Globe

Frustrated With Polling? Pollsters Are, Too » New York Times

Business owner honored by town, legislators for service to community » Athol Daily News

Lucas: GE’s departure a sign of things to come » Boston Herald

Holyoke officials, Victory Theater board visit Schenectady, New York, Proctors Theatre for ideas, inspiration » MassLive

Oil companies rake in huge profits amid consumer squeeze » The Hill

An opportunity to make cannabis industry more equitable » Commonwealth Magazine

Opinion: Massachusetts must act now on the threat of white supremacy » Boston Globe

Two months into the school year, Boston schools struggle to fill more than 800 vacancies » Boston Globe

From Bakke to Fisher, evolution of affirmative action cases » Boston Globe

After a court paused Biden’s student loan cancellation program, here’s what you should know » Boston Globe

On target: ed reform money reaching poorer districts » Commonwealth Magazine

State grant bolsters Assabet’s HVAC program » Community Advocate

BPS added more positions. But they don’t have enough people to fill them. The result? 800 vacancies » Boston Globe

Drug discount program vital to hospital care » Commonwealth Magazine

White supremacist group rallies against migrants housed at Kingston hotel » Fox 25 News

$250,000 grant aids sidewalk access in Amherst » Gazette Net

Ballot drop boxes in Boston to close for Halloween » CBS News

Sheriff candidate, Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux, to appeal labor board ruling against city » South Coast Today

Geoff Diehl makes final pitch with one week to go before election » Boston Herald

Our View: Maura Healey for governor » The Sun Chronicle

Congressman Richard Neal makes case for moderates to vote for Democrats » WCVB

Shand sees plenty to do in 1st Essex » Newburyport News

AG Healey earn third editorial board endorsement » News 22 WWLP.com

Opinion: This election is turning point for Massachusetts, women » Commonwealth Magazine

In Plymouth County DA Race, long-time incumbent faces high-profile insurgent » WGBH

Felix G. Arroyo lawsuit advances, with new details from 2017 investigation » Boston Herald

In Bristol County sheriff’s race, a top Trumpist faces a test » WGBH

Details of Anthony Amore’s divorce are becoming an issue in Mass. auditor’s race. Here’s what we know. » Boston Globe

Election 2022: Granby businessman William Johnson, state Rep. Jacob Oliveira vie for state Senate seat vacated by Eric Lesser » MassLive

Gubernatorial candidates discuss economic policy, housing, and the environment » Boston Globe

Mirra touts endorsements » The Local News

Fitzwater wants to bring people together » Newburyport News

Sunday Notebook: Slowing it down now and then » Sentinel & Enterprise

Gov. candidates Healey, Diehl talk community development at Polar Park forum » Worcester Telegram

The Column: Don’t mess with Mill Town » Lowell Sun

Letter: Amesbury city councilor endorses Finegold » Newburyport News

Kamala Harris to stump for Maura Healey, Democrats, at rally Wednesday » Boston Herald

Opinion: Long COVID affects millions. What is being done about it? » Boston Globe

For two years, Natick has kept a secret. A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted a dispatcher. » Boston Globe

‘I was just trying to save my life’: Four wounded in weekend shootings in Boston » Boston Globe

In ruling, judge finds Mass. police sergeant promotional exams to be discriminatory » Boston Globe

Natick and its police continue to bury allegations of sexual assault against one of their own » WBUR

Lawmakers urged to revisit free phone calls for prisoners » Salem News

Bristol County Sheriff Under Ethics Review After Complaint Filed by Opponent » WBSM

‘State of crisis’ Faith leaders push for increased response to violence » Boston Herald

Gun homicides up 111% since 1998 gun control law, gun rights group says » Boston Herald

Transit police officials blast DA Hayden for dismissing misconduct charge against their own officer » Boston Globe

What State Spends the Most on the Lottery? See Where Massachusetts Ranks » Live 95.9

Billions in state tax refunds to start flowing to taxpayers on Tuesday, officials say » Boston Globe

Tax rebates head out starting Tuesday, here’s how to see how much you get » Boston Herald

MBTA to install $80M underground cable network to prevent train collisions » Boston Herald

Valley Flyer rail service to become permanent » Gazette Net

Major Offshore Wind Project No Longer Viable » State House News Service

Energy bills in region made easier thanks to National Grid gift to United Way » Worcester Telegram

$34 Million Headed to Salem for Offshore Wind Building Facility » NBC Boston

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Birthdays: Rep. Ronald Mariano

10:30am MassVision2050: Generating Bold Ideas for Massachusetts' Future, Via Zoom

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

10:00am Board of Library Commissioners Public Hearing, Via Zoom

6:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl and Lt. Governor Candidate Leah Cole Allen

6:00pm Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, Via Zoom

Birthdays: Rep. Adrian Madaro

10:00am Government Affairs Forum: Congressman Richard Neal hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Avenue, Boston

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

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

3:30pm Boston Grassroots Democratic Event with Vice President Kamala Harris, Location upon RSVP

6:00pm Board of Library Commissioners Public Hearing, Via Zoom

8:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl

Agency filings due for consideration in 2022-2023 legislative cycle

Birthdays: Rep. Susan Gifford

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

1:30pm Board of Library Commissioners Public Hearing, Via Zoom and in-person - East Forest Park Branch, Springfield City Library, 136 Surrey Road, Springfield

6:00pm Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, Via Zoom

7:00pm Fundraiser for Gov. Candidate Geoff Diehl

Birthdays: Rep. Kenneth Gordon

9:00am Executive Office of Health & Human Services Public Hearing, Via Zoom

5:00pm Close of Comment Period for Department of Early Education & Care Regulatory Changes, Submission via mail or email