ELECTIONS

The Rundown panelists discuss resistance to Flock Cameras in western Mass., ballot question 1, and PETA's lawsuit against UMass Amherst.

NEPM followed the money on Question 8, the proposed repeal of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts.

Ahead of the Healey-Minogue debate, we unpack state tax policy, affordability. Plus we look at long-term care legislation and proposed reforms to nursing home oversight.

Today we discuss a newly released report on sexual abuse in the Mass. Catholic dioceses, profit squeezes on nursing homes that result in a decline in care, upcoming voting in Franklin County on funding and regionalization.

We learn about upcoming Stockbridge Munsee Homelands Powwow and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

All western Massachusetts incumbents retained their seats in the 2026 primary election.

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal has retained his seat as the congressman for the 1st Hampden District. He beat out school teacher Jeromie Whalen.

Find results for all of western Massachusetts contested races here.

We speak with 1st Berkshire State Rep. candidate Andrew Fitch, check out the North American Festival of Wales, and learn about an exciting new telescope with Mr. Universe.

Federal fraud indictments for a sitting state representative, Beacon Hill accountability, and EBT card skimming safeguards shape the week ahead in Mass. politics.