Economy

The State We’re In: Massachusetts Gun Laws

State Representative Don Humason (R) – Westfield and 4th Hampden District — and a member of the NRA and the Gun Owners Action League comments on Governor Patrick’s plan to file legislation to tighten gun laws in the state after the Newtown Connecticut school...

The State We’re In: Mike Knapik

State Sen. Mike Knapik (R) – Westfield/2nd Hampden-Hampshire District and ranking Republican on the Senate Ways and means Committee, looks at the perilous condition of state finances as well as the latest developments on possibly placing a casino in Holyoke in...

John Rogers: Fiscal Cliff

Economist Professor John Rogers from American International College discusses and explains the “fiscal cliff” situation and negotiations over Federal spending cuts or tax...

Cyber Attacks

  UMass Prof.essor Emery Berger discusses recent cyber-terrorism directed against major financial institutions including Capitol One, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase and others. How can this impact or possibly damage the economy and what does this mean for...

Consumer Protection

Janice Garrett, Director of Consumer Protection for the Northwestern District Attorneys office and Karen Cartier, President of the Security Loss and Prevention Association, discuss money wiring scams and how to protect yourself from getting “stung” by...

Crowdfunding Legislation

Atty. Scott Foster, representing Valley Venture Mentors and local entrepreneurs Parker Holcomb, and Day-day Wilson,will discuss the impact of Senator Scott Brown’s recently passed “Crowdfunding” legislation,  aimed at assisting business development....