Introducing Governor Maura Healey! Today Maura Healey was sworn in as the next Governor of Massachusetts. It’s a big day for Healey but also the Commonwealth as Maura is the first female and openly gay person elected to the office. What should be at the top of Healey’s agenda? Tonight, Dan discusses the new governorship!
Cape Cod Bridges Setback. The federal government has denied an application for $1.88 billion to replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges. The aging bridges were deemed “functionally obsolete” by the U.S. Army Corps, who recommended they be replaced rather than repaired. Dan shares his thoughts on the bridges’ financial setback.
Gas Stoves Causing Asthma? According to a study done by RMI, a nonprofit organization devoted to clean energy solutions, indoor gas stove use for cooking is associated with an increased risk of childhood asthma. RMI found that gas stoves are responsible for 15.1% of childhood asthma cases in MA, which is slightly higher than the 12.7% of childhood asthma cases nationwide that are attributed to gas stoves. RMI manager and co-author of the study, Brady Seals joins Dan to discuss.
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