Now that longtime Berkshire County State Representative Smitty Pignatelli will not seek a 12th term, Stockbridge Select Board member Patrick White is jumping in to replace the Democrat in the Massachusetts state House. White says his career in business, non-profit leadership and public office in the town have prepared him to represent the Third Berkshire District on Beacon Hill. White won a second three-year term on the selectboard last year.
At a time of turmoil in New York's executive branch, we catch up with former Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy.
The new legislative session is just days away in Albany. WNYC capitol reporter Jon Campbell joins us for a preview.
We speak with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell about the Democrat's new strategic plan.