Economy
Alden Bourne
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At a recent Massachusetts Department of Transportation board meeting, there were several updates to the proposed expansion of passenger rail service in the state including more trains between Springfield and NYC.
Kaliis Smith
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We visit Meawdowhawk Farm, preview this weekend's Local Vocal Chord Bowl, and explore adjectives with the Word Nerd.
Tony Dunne
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This week, The Rundown discusses furloughs at a Springfield rail car maker, contracts awarded by ICE to a Pittsfield armored car company, and a multimillion dollar windfall for the Hampden County District Attorney’s office.
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- Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy
- It's Equal Pay Day. Women have lost ground for the second year in a row
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- The human and financial costs rack up as immigration detention expands
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- Student sues UMass Amherst on First Amendment rights, after school suspends him
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