Western Massachusetts
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Protesters in Western Massachusetts joined many across the nation in gathering in town squares and outside city halls for the third "No Kings" rally held since President Donald Trump took office in 2025.
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We broadcast live from the Back Porch Festival with live performances from Willie Carlisle, Olive Klug, Sally Baby's Silver Dollars and The Faux Paws.
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Today on The Rundown, we break down the Hampden County Sheriff announcement of 50 job cuts and $4 million budget reduction, Springfield's effort to get back climate grants that were cut by the Trump administration, and complaints by lawmakers about school funding.
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