Public Affairs

The State We’re In: House Budget

State Representative John Scibak (D) – South Hadley,previews next week’s debate on the House Budget proposal for Fiscal year 2015, including additional state spending for public higher education and drug treatment...

GMO Food Labeling

A GMO (genetically modified organism) food labeling bill was first filed by state representative Ellen Story from Amherst eight years ago is finally out of committee and will soon potentially go to the floor for a vote. Stephanie Kraft, a “Valley Advocate” reporter,...

The State We’re In: Brian Lees

Former State Senate Minority Leader Brian Lees discusses the 2014 Massachusetts Gubernatorial and US Senate races, and the state of the Republican Party in Massachusetts and...

Western New England University Poll

Political Science Professor Tim Vercellotti, Director of the Western New England University Polling Institute, discusses the latest WNEU Poll findings on the impact of the Boston Marathon bombing, the 2014 Mass. Gubernatorial race, and Casinos in the region. Western...

Springfield’s New Police Commissioner

After seven years of being Springfield’s police commissioner, William Fitchet is retiring and Mayor Sarno selected Deputy Chief John Barbieri to be the new police commissioner, effective June 1st. Follow Springfield Police on Twitter: ...

Amherst Survival Center

UMass Dining is hosting their annual Dash & Dine race on April 12th at 11am to support the Amherst Survival Center and to promote healthy eating and fitness. Last year they raised $5,000 for the cause and this year they are hoping to double it. Garrett DiStefano...

Financial Literacy

Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative (MFEC) and MassSaves, which is an initiative of MFEC, work together to help Massachusetts residents improve their financial confidence and build wealth. Recently, Monson Savings Bank partnered with them to bring...