The Short List

By Adam FrenierGovernment

The Short List episodes

January 31, 2020 Western Mass. Beacon Hill Delegation Heads Toward 'A Lot Of Changes'
Western Massachusetts representation is experiencing another round of change this year. Holyoke state Rep. Aaron Vega said this week he'll leave the House at the end of this term, and Springfield state Rep. Jose Tosado also announced plans to retire.
9 min
January 24, 2020 'The Market Is Saturated' As MGM Springfield Changes Up Leadership
MGM Springfield's Mike Mathis is out. He's been in the mix from just about the beginning, but after the casino posted its worst revenue numbers since opening in August 2018, MGM this week said it's sending him back to Las Vegas.
9 min
January 17, 2020 As Recycling Costs Go Up In Western Mass., 'The State Has A Responsibility To Step In'
Many communities in western Massachusetts are feeling the pinch when it comes to the increased costs of recycling.
8 min
January 10, 2020 On Canceled Gay Chorus Performance, Springfield Bishop 'Missed An Opportunity'
The Pioneer Valley Gay Men's Chorus said the Springfield Catholic Diocese canceled a scheduled perfomance at a South Hadley church over the holidays.
9 min
January 03, 2020 The Short List Takes Bets On Sports Gambling In New England
New Hampshire this week became the second state in New England to accept wagers on sporting events, joining Rhode Island.
9 min
December 20, 2019 On Refugee Resettlement, A Mayor Who 'Does Not Speak Very Delicately'
Mayor Domenic Sarno of Springfield, Massachusetts, said this week he won't grant permission for further refugee resettlement in his city.
9 min
December 13, 2019 The Short List Mourns The Demise Of Small-Town Newspapers
In western Massachusetts this week, the Athol Daily News shut its office in town. The paper will still be published, but will be based some 25 miles away in Greenfield.
8 min
December 06, 2019 The Short List Says It's Tough To Get Questions On Mass. Ballot, And That's OK
Groups pushing for Massachusetts ballot questions had to turn in more than 80,000 certified signatures this week to the secretary of state's office in order to stay on track for the 2020 election.
9 min
November 15, 2019 The Short List Looks At Deval Patrick's 'Mixed Blessing' As He Enters The Presidential Field
Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick this week entered the 2020 Democratic presidential field. He said he thinks he has something to offer — including a strong record as a government leader.
8 min
November 01, 2019 The Short List Tallies The Local Cost To Become A Mayor
Pittsfield is the most expensive contested mayoral race in western Massachusetts this year. That's according to recent campaign finance reports that show just how much it costs to become — or remain — a mayor.
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