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New transparency for Mass. governor, lawmakers? Here’s how W. Mass journalists plan to test it.

New transparency for Mass. governor, lawmakers? Here’s how W. Mass journalists plan to test it.

...what we hope to obtain from the governor and state Legislature. That is, if lawmakers don’t undermine the will of the voters.
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Franklin Town Weather: Friday November 13
High: 45°
Low: 34°
Wind: 5 MPH NW
Chance of snow: 22%

Light drizzle, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees. Light sleet during the morning, cloudy for the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, light drizzle overnight.

Alan Earls Editor
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Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor
Alan Earls Editor