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We are glad to see folks with both relevant competency and Berkshire background brought to the table. Too often, that hasn't been the case when state officials have purported to tackle issues on behalf of all Bay Staters.
Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll says the new administration is serious about regional equity. “We’re proud of the Berkshire representation on our transition policy committees and know they will help ensure that the unique challenges and opportunities of the region are included in all of our work.”
Former state Sen. Ben Downing, a Democrat who represented Berkshire County for a decade, ended his campaign for governor Tuesday, because of fundraising struggles.
Gov. Charlie Baker, a two-term Republican who, at his peak, was one of the most popular governors in the country, will not seek a third term, throwing wide open the 2022 race for the state's top political office after close to two years of managing through a global pandemic.
Former state Sen. Ben Downing, a Pittsfield native and candidate for governor, visited Lee to discuss his transportation plan. He sat down with The Eagle before meeting locals, several of whom wanted to hear his thoughts on PCBs in the Housatonic River.
Former state Sen. Ben Downing, a candidate for governor, plans to release his “Transit For All” transportation policy proposal next week. Downing will outline his transportation plan during a two-week tour, which includes a Wednesday event in Lee.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Ben Downing is calling on Gov. Charlie Baker to issue a mask mandate that aligns with new federal guidance.
Massachusetts’ Democrat-controlled Legislature wants to have some say over how the state spends more than $5 billion in federal aid. Its Repub…
Jamaica Plain Democrat Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz plans to officially jump into next year's gubernatorial contest on Wednesday, launching her campa…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Downing on Monday slammed Gov. Charlie Baker for his management of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home leading u…