As we look back at the top stories of the week, some western Massachusetts mayors aren't sure if they'll allow more refugees to resettle in their communities.
A recent executive order from President Donald Trump, among other things, would require cities and states to give permission to have refugees resettled in their communities.
In Springfield, Mayor Domenic Sarno said he's taking a wait-and-see approach. In West Springfield, Mayor Will Reichelt said that while refugees have made his town more diverse, more state and federal funding might be needed.
Several mayoral races in western Massachusetts are inside their last month before election day in November.
In Springfield, it doesn't appear there's going to be a debate between Sarno and challlenger Yolanda Cancel. When asked about it this week, Sarno said he's focused on running the city, and that he's dealing with a family health situation. Cancel said the apparent lack of a debate has left her frustrated.
Meanwhile, there's been some legal action taken by owners of vape shops in Massachusetts against the state. That's after a four-month ban on the sale of vaping products announced last week amid health concerns. One of our panelists wondered who is benefiting from the halt.
Guests:
- Mike Dobbs, managing editor, The Reminder
- Natalia Muñoz, host of Vaya Con Muñoz on WHMP
