Downing, who represents more than 50 cities and towns in four counties across Western Massachusetts, announced earlier this year he would not run for re-election.
The Week Ahead On Beacon Hill
The Massachusetts unemployment rate is at its lowest level in 15 years, but recently we’ve seen budget cuts and state employee buyouts. So what’s going on with the state budget?
Canning, Hinds Have A Low-Key Debate Ahead Of State Senate Election
Democrat Adam Hinds of Pittsfield and Republican Christine Canning of Lanesborough are vying for the seat currently held by Ben Downing, who is stepping down after a decade.
Democrat Hinds Takes State Senate Primary
Will Face Republican Canning in November
Hinds won a three-way primary Thursday for the Massachusetts state Senate seat that covers parts of the four westernmost counties .
Several State Legislative Races On Mass. Primary Ballot
There are three contested Democratic state representative races along with one state Senate primary in western Massachusetts.
The Week Ahead On Beacon Hill
The House unveils its budget, Baker signs the solar bill, plus: the ten-year anniversary of RomneyCare.