NEW ENGLAND

First Mayor of the Month with Joshua Garcia of Holyoke, welcome Mr. Universe home from his trip to Pakistan, and count our wins and losses from the Super Bowl.

We check out the exhibit, "River Valley Radical Futures" at Holyoke Community College, hear live music from a capella group The Zumbyes and sip wine with Franklin County Wine Friend Ken Washburn.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey’s budget boosts spending 3.8% over last year, even as tax revenue growth slows to 2.9%, federal aid is uncertain, and reserves have already been tapped.

Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss the local impacts hydropower facilities across the region, the nicotine-free generation initiative, and an app that helps reduce screen time.

Massachusetts and Nova Scotia have a new agreement to formalize talks on offshore wind, trade expertise and future pathways for regional power sharing.

We take a tour of artist Camille Turner's new exhibit, "Land of the Free," learn about the word "doctor" with the Word Nerd and speak with Aaron Vega, president of Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council.

A recent social media ad by a Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidate used AI to create a fake clip of Gov. Maura Healey

We check out Jacob's Pillow freshly announced programming, check out the Exit 7 Players' production of "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and visit Something Special Cafe in Granby.

The Trump administration says it will appeal to the Supreme Court.

We check out United Way's fundraiser, Ski United, learn about the "Calm and Candlelight" concert at South Church in Amherst, and send a good Belmonte send-off to the New England Patriots.