Student Debt and RX Drug Costs

- 5:27

with Sen. Eric Lesser on legislative priorities

Posted

Oct 04, 2017

MA State Senator Eric Lesser discusses top Legislative issues including; bulk purchasing drug programs, the student loan debt crisis, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the East-West Rail connecting Western MA with Eastern MA through cross-state rail. Interview recorded on September 12, 2017.

Hosted by: Nathan O'Leary Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

#Massachusetts #Government

Other videos hosted by Nathan O'Leary

Westfield, MA

Westfield, MA - 6:08

Reopening the economy, education and the budget are among the top priorities of first-term Westfield Massachusetts Mayor, Donald Humason. Mayor Humason shares how Westfield MA fares in light and in spite of a pandemic.

Safe Reliable Public Utilities

Safe Reliable Public Utilities - 6:04

Connecticut's electricity rates rank top in the U.S. CT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, reasonable utilities. Chairman Marissa Gillett discusses high costs, storms and modernizing the grid.

New Haven Connecticut Schools

New Haven Connecticut Schools - 5:46

There is a national debate happening around remote versus in person learning for this school year. New Haven Connecticut School Superintendent, Dr. Iline Tracey, shares why so many different points of view regarding this hot button issue.

Greenfield, MA

Greenfield, MA - 5:35

First term Mayor of Greenfield Massachusetts, Roxann Wedegartner, discusses steps the city took to prepare for the Corona virus crisis and next steps as the economy and schools recover and reopen amidst a pandemic.

Bristol Boys and Girls Club

Bristol Boys and Girls Club - 5:59

The Boys and Girls Club of Bristol CT has long been a safe haven for youth so they can reach their full potential. President and CEO, Michael Suchopar, discusses steps taken to provide programs for club members in the face of Covid-19 and beyond.

Health of CT Business and Industry

Health of CT Business and Industry - 8:41

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association strives to make Connecticut a top state for business, jobs, and economic growth. Chris DiPentima, President and CEO of the CBIA discusses the state of business and the state of the economy in Connecticut.

Loading...

TYPE A KEYWORD AND PRESS ENTER TO SEARCH:

OR EXPLORE SEGMENTS BY TOPIC:

COMMUNITY

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

EDUCATION

GENERAL INTEREST

GOVERNMENT

HEALTH

LOCAL

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY