A western Massachusetts political figure is taking the rare step of running for statewide office. Shrinking population could cost the western part of the state a little political influence the next time state lawmakers are elected. More evacuees from Afghanistan are arriving each day in western New England, where residents are offering warm welcomes.
On Fridays, And Another Thing reviews the news of the week with a panel of journalists.
State Senator Adam Hinds in the Democratic race for lieutenant governor, Massachusetts House redistricting, and the arrival of Afghan refugees are just a few of the topics that panelists are tackling.
They also discuss U.S. Supreme Court arguments over whether the death penalty should be restored for a convicted Boston Marathon bomber, the latest study of how many people would use rail service connecting Springfield and Hartford to Boston, and more.
Our panel is:
- Elizabeth Roman, reporter for The Republican and MassLive; editor of El Pueblo Latino
- Tammy Daniels, executive editor at IBerkshires.com
- Dave Eisenstadter, digital editor at WSHU