Abortion & Book Policy: Massachusetts lawmakers sent Gov. Maura Healey bills to expand abortion access after 24 weeks based on physician judgment and to standardize library book handling while protecting librarians from punishment. Beacon Hill Watch: The Legislature also approved major zoning changes in the budget bill, replacing the “substantial hardship” variance test with “practical difficulty,” giving local boards more discretion. Public Safety: Boston police are investigating an overnight shooting in Hyde Park that left one person dead and four others injured. Transit Push: Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Ayanna Pressley are pressing for a $25 billion federal fare-free transit plan, citing Massachusetts’ free-bus pilots and rising ridership. Infrastructure Grade: A new statewide report says Massachusetts infrastructure barely clears a failing mark, with water and climate resilience a key concern. Health Tech: Somerville’s DeepHealth won FDA clearance for AI-assisted breast ultrasound software. Business & Jobs: WARN notices show more August layoffs across the economy, with Walmart, Amazon, and FedEx among the companies filing. Courts & Fraud: A state investigation is focused on a second MassHousing grant program amid fraud allegations. Trial Update: Lindsay Clancy’s murder case moves into a second week, with testimony expected to turn to mental health.