The State We’re In: Sen. James Welch

The State We’re In: Sen. James Welch

State Senator James Welch—(D) West Springfield and the Hampden District, discusses his role recently hosting a top level meeting to discuss attacking the opioid addiction crisis in the region in addition to the latest on the proposed 2017 state budget, and the MGM...
The State We’re In: State Rep. Aaron Vega

The State We’re In: State Rep. Aaron Vega

State Representative Aaron Vega – (D)Holyoke and the 5th Hampden District, discusses concerns over adequate funding for the Holyoke Solders Home, the continued state receivership of the Holyoke Public Schools, and the Governor’s proposed 2017 Fiscal Year 2017...
The State We’re In: Senator Jim Welch

The State We’re In: Senator Jim Welch

State Senator Jim Welch(D) – West Springfield and the Hampden Senate District, discusses Governor Baker’s just-released proposed state budget for Fiscal Year 2017 as well as his recent trip to Colorado as part of a legislative Committee studying the impact of the...
The State We’re In: Rep. Todd Smola

The State We’re In: Rep. Todd Smola

State Representative Todd Smola, (R) West Warren and the First Hampden District, discusses the Commonwealth’s financial situation after Gov. Baker announced mid-year budget cuts. We’ll look at Fiscal Year 2017 spending priorities as the 2016 legislative session and...