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By Eesha Williams

Northampton, MA – The President of Westfield State College in Massachusetts tells WAMC her institution is facing rough financial times. She wants the state to provide the college with more funding. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams has more.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – State University of New York Chancellor Robert King plans to resign. The Chancellor has sent a memo to his staff saying he intends to leave in June. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has reaction to the announcement.

By John Krol

Adams, MA – A candidate for a selectmen position in the town of Adams, Massachusetts wants to sue the state over it's failure to create economic development at the Greylock Glen. But, others say the state is working with town on a new 50 million dollar plan that will be a boost for the local economy. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief John Krol has the story.

By Eesha Williams

Northampton, MA – Experts say many farms, restaurants, and other businesses in our region employ illegal immigrants. The New York Times reports today, that nationally, illegal immigrants pay billions of dollars a year in social security taxes. But most of the immigrants never see a dime in benefits. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams reports.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – A debate will be held tonight at the Statehouse in Montpelier over legislation that has been introduced to lower Vermont's drinking age. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has mor

By Karen DeWitt

Albany, NY – The State Tax Commissioner says the Pataki Administration will crack down on residents who buy tax-free cigarettes over the Internet on web sites run by Indian tribes. WAMC's Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports.

By Allison Dunne

Poughkeepsie, NY – As the nation's largest-ever anti-terrorism drill began Monday, a poll out today shows that New York City residents are concerned about how well their city is protected. More from WAMC's Allison Dunne.

By Eesha Williams

Springfield, MA – The head of the Massachusetts Department of Labor has been ordered to pay a $20,000 fine following reports that he wasn't working enough hours. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams reports.

By Allison Dunne

Kerhonkson, NY – The U.S. government has imposed a fine on a Hudson Valley woman, saying she violated the Iraqi Sanctions Program. The woman had traveled to Iraq as a human shield in 2003, and did so knowing she could face penalties. She says she is taking issue with the government's legal basis that prohibited her travel in the first place. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne reports.

By John Krol

Adams, MA – Environmental officials are working with an Adams, Massachusetts company to shore-up a discharge of chemical into the Hoosic River. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief John Krol has the story.