GOVERNMENT & POLITICS

We put the NEPM staff to the test to see if they can pick out Hadley-grown asparagus from asparagus grown from other places, McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern who, as always, has a lot to cover, and learn about Cancer Connection's fundraiser, "Grateful Bed."

ists discuss the evolving Cannabis Control Commission, DOGE’s decision to close Springfield’s Small Business istration, a call for more water protections for the Quabbin Reservoir and much more.

In the days leading up to the 2023 Springfield mayoral election, the campaign of challenger Justin Hurst was accused of paying voters to choose him. Hurst has vehemently denied the allegations.

It's been 5 days since federal agents detained a landscape gardener from his job outside Creative Building Solutions on Maple Avenue in Great Barrington. Owners of the building say the agents were wearing masks and refused to show IDs.

We learn how the Community Foundation is increasing equity in western Mass., celebrate aging at Glenmeadow Retirement Living and check in with Mr. Universe during this uncertain time for research funding.

Last week, a Massachusetts House committee advanced a bill seeking to make changes to the state's cannabis regulatory agency. The proposal also increases the cap on licenses for business owners.

The Carlos Vega Fund for Social Justice provided 19 organizations with more than $34,000 in 'micro-grants'

ists discuss a local town's role in the defense of the U.S. Dept. of Ed., concerns of civil rights rollbacks five years after George Floyd’s murder, Berkshire arts groups unified in infrastructure advocacy and much more.

We learn about how the Amherst chapter of A Better Chance is guiding young students of color toward achieving their dreams and check in with Rep. Jim McGovern.

NPR and three Colorado public radio stations are suing the Trump istration over the president's executive order seeking to ban the use of federal money for NPR and PBS.