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Gov. Maura Healey signed the “Freedom to Read” law on Monday in an attempt to keep book bans out of Massachusetts schools and librarians. The new law aims to strengthen protections for public school teachers and librarians.
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We speak to August's Mayor of the Month William Reichelt of West Springfield, check out what's in store for Northampton's Arts Night Out, and have our latest Word Nerd chat.
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Today on The Rundown, panelists discuss negative health impacts around the 413, the newly reopened Berkshire Museum and the upcoming congressional elections.
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