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Mass. COVID-19 Response with State Rep. Angelo Puppolo

Mass. COVID-19 Response with State Rep. Angelo Puppolo

by NEPM | Apr 17, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Massachusetts State Representative Angelo Puppolo represents the 12th Hampden District. He joined Carolee McGrath to share how the legislature is working to mitigate the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts. Puppolo also give an update on the...
Education Funding with Rep. Aaron Vega

Education Funding with Rep. Aaron Vega

by NEPM | Oct 29, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

State Rep. Aaron Vega of Holyoke believes state legislators will settle a long-standing debate in public education this year: the school funding formula. Lawmakers could not come to an agreement on changing the formula last session. But now, House and Senate lawmakers...
The State We’re In: 2020 Massachusetts State Budget Finalized

The State We’re In: 2020 Massachusetts State Budget Finalized

by NEPM | Aug 9, 2019 | Show Segments

Thirty-one days after the start of the new fiscal year, Mass. Governor Charlie Baker finally signed a $43.3 billion state budget into law. The new budget increases spending by 3.3% over last year. In an unusual move, Baker signed the budget without any vetoes.  Ray...
The State We’re In: Low Revenues at MGM Springfield Rountable

The State We’re In: Low Revenues at MGM Springfield Rountable

by NEPM | Jul 19, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Connecting Point’s reporters’ roundtable sits down to examine the week in local, state, and national politics—including the delayed Massachusetts state budget, low revenues at MGM Springfield, and more. Host Ray Hershel is joined by WAMC Northeast Public Radio...
The State We’re In: Massachusetts State Budget Delay

The State We’re In: Massachusetts State Budget Delay

by NEPM | Jul 12, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Once again, the Massachusetts Legislature has failed to finalize a state budget by the beginning of the new fiscal year on July 1st. An interim budget funding state programs through the end of July passed both the House and Senate as both sides continue to try and...
Rural School Districts Face Funding Challenges

Rural School Districts Face Funding Challenges

by NEPM | Mar 19, 2019 | Education, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Rural school districts in Massachusetts are asking the state to increase funding this year. Though enrollment has fallen in rural areas, fixed costs – such as transportation — have not. The Massachusetts Rural Schools Coalition visited the State House recently...
Sen. Adam Hinds Advocates for Rural School District Funding Increase

Sen. Adam Hinds Advocates for Rural School District Funding Increase

by NEPM | Jun 8, 2018 | Education, Show Segments

Late last month, the Massachusetts State Senate added additional money qualifying rural school districts in its version of the budget. The move follows a January report from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education which found rural districts face unique...
2019 Massachusetts State Budget Debate with Local Reporters

2019 Massachusetts State Budget Debate with Local Reporters

by NEPM | Apr 27, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

This past week, the House of Representatives debated its version of the 2019 Massachusetts State Budget. MassLive/Springfield Republican Reporter Shannon Young and Western Mass Politics & Insight Editor-in-Chief Matt Szafranski join Carrie Saldo to discuss the ins...
Rep. Aaron Vega on Increasing Massachusetts Welfare Funding

Rep. Aaron Vega on Increasing Massachusetts Welfare Funding

by NEPM | Apr 27, 2018 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

More than half of House lawmakers are backing and an increase for Massachusetts welfare funding in the 2019 State Budget. They are also proposing a policy change that would extend benefits to all children in a family.  5th Hampden Sate Representative Aaron Vega, who...
The State We’re In: Massachusetts Budget Conference

The State We’re In: Massachusetts Budget Conference

by NEPM | Jun 10, 2017 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

State Representative Todd Smola, (R–Warren) and ranking member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, discusses his appointment as a member of the six-member Massachusetts Budget Conference Committee that will negotiate differences between the House and Senate...
The State We’re In: Sen. Adam Hinds on the State Budget

The State We’re In: Sen. Adam Hinds on the State Budget

by NEPM | Jun 2, 2017 | Economy

State Senator Adams Hinds, (D– Pittsfield), discusses the recently adopted Massachusetts Senate Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018, as well as the Commonwealth’s current tight financial...
The State We’re In: Sen. Jim Welch on the MA State Budget

The State We’re In: Sen. Jim Welch on the MA State Budget

by NEPM | May 22, 2017 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Senator Jim Welch, (D–West Springfield), discusses the Senate Ways and Means Committee’s recently released 2018 MA State Budget and lower than expected tax revenue in...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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