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By Eesha Williams

Lenox, MA – Officials in the western Massachusetts town of Lenox are calling for more spending on land preservation, historic restoration, and affordable housing. WAMC's Eesha Williams reports.

Albany, NY – Susan Arbetter and Alan Chartock interview Professor John Arnason, investigative journalist David Rose, and local activist Sharon Herr about Depleted Uranium and the National Lead Plant in Colonie, New York. An essay on D.U. by Joan Walker follows.

By Allison Dunne

New York, NY – New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's campaign for governor in 2006 is looking for an influx of cash ahead of tomorrow's state Board of Elections filing deadline. Campaign officials have sent an e-mail asking for at least $50 dollars per donation. More from WAMC's Allison Dunne.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – The Health Committee of the Vermont House is swiftly getting down to business as members begin work on reforming the state's health care system. A full schedule of briefings and meetings are scheduled during this first full week of the Legislative session. WAMC's Pat Bradley has more.

By Eesha Williams

Northampton, MA – Fare cuts spread throughout the airline industry last week. American Airlines, the nation's largest carrier, imitated Delta's decision to sharply reduce the price of many tickets. WAMC's Eesha Williams reports on the effects in our region.

Albany, NY – Susan Arbetter speaks with Dr. Nina Federoff, co-author of the book Mendel in the Kitchen: A Scientist's View of Genetically Modified Foods. It is co-authored by Nancy Marie Brown and published by Joseph Henry Press.

By Allison Dunne

Poughkeepsie, NY – A controversial resolution is on the legislative agenda in Dutchess County. Lawmakers will decide tomorrow whether to okay a plan to help pay for the expansion of the county's jail. More from WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne.

By Av Harris

Hartford, CT – Dueling ethics reform proposals came out Monday from Connecticut's Republican Governor Jodi Rell and top Democrats in the State Senate. WAMC's Connecticut Correspondent Av Harris reports.

By Pat Bradley

Ithaca, NY – A Cornell University researcher says the world's growing population coupled with diminishing fresh water supplies should force changes in the way farmers irrigate their crops. That could lead to increased markets for northeast crops, where water resources are abundant. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Eesha Williams

Holyoke, MA – The city council in Holyoke, Massachusetts will hold a special meeting tomorrow night. On the agenda is a controversial plan to privatize the city's sewer system. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams reports.