Former Massachusetts State Senator Ben Downing, a native of Pittsfield, is running for governor. Downing, a Democrat who spent a decade in the Senate representing Western Massachusetts, says he is running to help the commonwealth reach its potential. Downing stepped down from the Senate in 2016 and has been living in East Boston while working at the renewable energy company Nexamp. (more…)

WAMC News Podcast - Episode 173

You can find the region's most in-depth look at New York State politics and government each week on The Legislative Gazette. On each program, the award-winning WAMC News Team combines forces to bring you a wrap-up of the week's political news, the goings on in and around the legislature, and the stories that will keep you well-informed and in the know.

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The Legislative Gazette - two Hudson Valley congressmen seek additional remediation of PCBs from the Hudson River

The Legislative Gazette - lawmakers negotiate affordable housing and tenant protections

The Legislative Gazette - the late state budget will be even later, and we’ll take a look at the some of the sticking points

The Legislative Gazette - the governor and legislative leaders concede there will not be an on- time budget

The Legislative Gazette - Governor Hochul signs a measure allowing all pharmacies in New York to dispense birth control

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WAMC News Podcast - Episode 173

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