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By Kelly Wilkinson

Pittsfield, MA – At a meeting last night in Berkshire County, representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency and General Electric presented details about how they will clean a polluted lake and prevent PCBs from seeping back into the water. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson reports.

By Eesha Williams

Amherst, MA. – The union for professors at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst held a public hearing yesterday to draw attention to reductions in pay and job security. WAMC's Eesha Williams reports.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – As the final month of the year begins, and holiday shoppers head to the stores, it appears that New Yorkers are somewhat uncertain about the economy, especially when compared to the rest of the nation. WAMC's Brian Shields reports

By Eesha Williams

Springfield, MA – Groups representing hundreds of Massachusetts lawyers this week asked the state's highest court to stop forcing lawyers to represent poor people who are facing jail time. The lawyers said the state is not paying them enough for the work. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams reports.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – A trio of environmental groups that has been calling on the Pataki administration to reduce emissions from coal-fired power plants in New York has enlisted more than 120 groups to help push for action in state government to get lower emissions standards implemented. WAMC's Pat Bradley reports.

By Allison Dunne

Hudson, NY – An awards list is out that spotlights twelve of New England's top polluters. For the first time, there are recipients based in New York. And one of the companies is St. Lawrence Cement. The environmental group behind the list will now join forces with New York-based plant opponents in their quest to prevent the plant from becoming a reality. WAMC's Allison Dunne reports.

By Eesha Williams

Northampton, MA – The state of Vermont has until Friday to decide on a 500-million-dollar plan to buy a series of hydroelectric dams in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief, Eesha Williams reports.

By Karen DeWitt

Albany – A court-appointed panel has ordered Governor Pataki and the legislature to increase funds to New York City schools by $14 billion dollars over the next four years, and has given state officials 90 days to comply. WAMC Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Amherst, MA – A department at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst has developed the first-of-its-kind computer system for searching old handwritten documents. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson reports.

By Eesha Williams

Northampton, MA – The state of Kentucky last week said it will fine the company that runs a prison where a riot took place two months ago $10,000. Most of the prisoners who were involved in the uprising at the Kentucky facility are from Vermont. WAMC's Eesha Williams reports.