State Rep. Duffy on Ways & Means
We talk seriously and fun about lobbyists -- are they bad people who use money to get their way? Is the cafeteria worthy of its name? And more.
“The Worst That We Can Imagine Is Already Happening Now’
Young immigrant children often do not have the words to express how their lives are shaped by issues of immigration, legal status, and state-sanctioned violence.
This Week in Government Affairs: Feb. 27, 2023 Speeding drivers and lowering taxes
At the Finance Committee, a member of the Community Preservation Act Committee presented facts and figures about the purpose of the preservation committee. It was established to [...]
Senator Velis’s Message: Mental Health and Substance Use Big Problems Not Talked Enough About
Senator Velis: "“In my mind, mental health and substance use are the biggest problems in the Commonwealth that not enough people are talking about. And as someone who has had their own struggles [...]
City Has $22M to Distribute to Projects That Help Holyoke Thrive
The City of Holyoke will provide updates to the requirements for funding as federal guidance is received. Holyoke's share is $22M which has to be used to improve the health and outlook of the [...]
Podcast 413: DEIB Means Everyone is Welcome
Today's guest will be Bianca Figueroa-Santana, director of this newly created Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at American International College (AIC) in Springfield [...]
HCMI Board Meeting January 19, 2023
Present: Scott MacPherson, ED Jennifer Myszkowski (President) Carey Baker (Vice-President) Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk) Gloria Caballero Mike Hines Not Present: Al Williams – Treasurer Call to [...]
HCMI Board Meeting December 15, 2022
Present: Scott MacPherson, ED Jennifer Myszkowski (President) Carey Baker (Vice-President) Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk) Gloria Caballero Al Williams – Treasurer Not Present: Mike Hines Call to [...]
This Week in Government Affairs Feb. 19: Heated Debate on Employees Benefits
At a combined total of about four hours of debate over the course of two City Council meetings that included points about the city's wavering financial situation, burdening taxpayers, over-reach [...]
HCMI Board Meeting November 17, 2022
Present: Scott MacPherson, ED Jennifer Myszkowski (President) Carey Baker (Vice-President) Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk) Gloria Caballero – Guest and potential Board of Directors member Not [...]