Tagged: Beacon Hill

Political Analyst Discusses Baker’s Decision Not To Run

December 1st, 2021 | Beacon Hill

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about Governor Charlie Baker’s decision to not seek re-election.

Baker Won’t Seek Third Term As Massachusetts Governor

December 1st, 2021 | Beacon Hill

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says he won’t seek a third term as governor of Massachusetts. Baker’s announcement Wednesday comes as his party is bitterly split between supporters and foes of former President Donald Trump. His decision comes near the end of a second grueling year in which his singular focus has been trying to cope […]

State Rep. Discusses Progress Of Nero’s Law

November 11th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Rep. Steve Xiarhos speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the recent passage of Nero’s Law, which would allow medical personnel to be able to transport and provide emergency treatment to K9 members of law enforcement in the State Senate. Photo Credit: State Rep. Steven Xhiarhos

Political Analyst Discusses Proposed District Map

October 13th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about a proposed map with new district lines for all 200 state House and Senate seats.

Chris Dempsey Discusses Campaign For State Auditor

September 7th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

Chris Dempsey, Democratic candidate for State Auditor, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about his campaign for State Auditor.  

LaNatra Discusses First Responder Support Bill

August 19th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Rep. Kathy LaNatra speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about a bill that would provide greater access to mental health services for first responders involved in traumatic events.  

Kearney Discusses Vaccine Mandates, Coast Guard Station

August 17th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about possible vaccine mandates and the proposed closure of the United States Coast Guard Station Scituate.  

State Rep. Patrick Kearney Discusses Budget, COVID

July 26th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the state’s recently passed budget and the legislature’s concerns over COVID.  

State Rep. Xiarhos Discusses Nero’s Law

July 9th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

As the law currently stands, if a police canine (k-9) is injured in the line of duty, it is illegal for EMS personnel to care for them or transport them to the animal hospital. Nero’s Law, if passed, would change all that Rep. Steve Xiarhos, of the 5th Barnstable District, was a Deputy Police Chief […]

Kearney Discusses State Reopening, Help For Workers

May 25th, 2021 | Beacon Hill

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the state’s reopening plans and paid leave for COVID-related emergencies.