Western Massachusetts
Alden Bourne
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Northampton is among the Massachusetts cities ready to give out grants from the state’s opioid settlement fund. The state is set to get $1 billion dollars from the national settlement with drug makers over the two decades.
Ayu Suryawan
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We speak with renowned saxophonist Nick Hempton about his appearance at the Tanglewood Learning Institute, talk about "Gloria!", Springfield Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.
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Panelists break down President Trump's address to the nation, a new bill to encourage more co-op business models, Mass. healthcare providers halting gender affirming care, and what gambling harm prevention looks like.
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