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The guys discuss the late budget and when we can except the FY 23 budget to be signed into law. Then they discuss legalizing fireworks, the latest the State Senate special election and the NH presidential primary.

We're back after a little break. This week we cover the Senate budget and tax break program. The latest on who's in the Presidential Primary. The upcoming special election for the Worcester and Hampshire Senate seat. Then we recap the chaos at the first MassGOP State Committee meeting since electing a new chair in January. 

The guys recap the House budget debate and cover RFK Jr. getting into the democratic Presidential primary.

The guys discuss what's up with the 62f changes and the tax cuts the house approved 150-3 last week. The guys also discuss UMass raising tuition next year, Mayor Wu's latest free college plan, and the latest news on the budget process.

It's not your imagination the legislative process is off to an even slower start than normal. The guys discuss why on this weeks show. Also the guys discuss whether or not Trump is getting arrested and they breakdown the AI generated pictures of the "arrest".

This week Tom the sports gambler joins the show to talk about his love of sports betting. The guys also discuss the latest out of New Hampshire and breakdown Gov. Healey's budget proposal. 

This week the guys discuss Boston City Council President Ed Flynn says Boston needs more cops, 4 day work weeks, and Vivek Ramaswamy gets into the GOP Presidental Primary. Then they talk about the Framingham Democrat City Committee chair facing calls to resign over abortion comments, and mobile sports betting is right around the corner. Finally,they discuss the current state of affairs at the MassGOP.

The guys discuss Gov. Healey's proposed budget and the latest news on who's visiting New Hampshire. Then they talk about a new MA super PAC founded to elect more black Democrats and new drug "Tranq" hits the streets.

Peter Drosos of the Venus Cafe in Whitman, MA joins the show this week. The guys discuss the MA Senate rules debate, the New Hampshire primary and it's first in the nation status. Tom brings us to speed on a bill that would decriminalize psychedelics.

This week the guys discuss the new MassGOP chair, Kristin Kassner officially ruled the winner in the 2nd Essex State Rep. race, State Rep. Steve Xiarhos sponsors legislation to support school sports officials and the Chinese spy balloon. Finally State Rep. David Muradian joins the show to discuss all things sports betting.

The guys cover everything from the latest on the 1st Middlesex and 2nd Essex State Rep. seats to the RNC Chair election and the upcoming MassGOP chair election. They also discuss a controversial bill filed by Freshman Dem. Judith Gracia. As well as the latest polling data from New Hampshire. Finally Andrew Shepherd joins the show to discuss his run for State Rep. in the 1st Middlesex State Rep. district and the subsequent recount and challenge of the election results.   

The guys cover what happened last Friday at the Special Committee of the House to Examine the Returns of Votes for Certain Representative Districts hearing. On Tuesday, it was announced that the committee had voted to seat Democrat Margaret Scarsdale in the 1st Middlesex District. The 2nd Essex District remains undecided. The guys cover a wide range of other topics including the US Congress Speaker of the House vote and why pot prices are falling like a stone and egg prices are going up like a spaceship.

The guys are back and they take a look at the new laws going into place in 2023, what to expect from the Healey administration and provide an update on the recount and court challenges in the 2nd Essex and 1st Middlesex state rep districts.

The guys cover the latest news coming out of last weeks recounts in the 1st Middlesex and 2nd Essex State Rep. seats. Then they do a deep dive on what's going on with the New Hampshire Presidential primary. Finally, the discuss bringing back the History MCAS.

The guys give an update on the upcoming recounts in the 1st Middlesex and 2nd Essex State Rep. races. Jacob Ventura who previously ran for State Senate as a Republican says he is exploring a run for the New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor soon to be vacated by Hugh Dunn. Will in-State tuition for illegal immigrants by priority, for the incoming Maura Healey? Finally the guys discuss the state of the Presidential GOP primary. As Former VP Mike Pence heads to New Hampshire on December 12th.

This week the guys discuss the recount in the 1st Middlesex State Rep. race. The special election is Attleboro mayor that coming up. Trump getting into the 2024 presidential race already. Finish off with the COVID tracking app lawsuit, New Hampshire isn't concerned about MA sport betting taking business away from NH and a Bernie Sanders supporting journalist is upset about how small his... 62f check was.

The guys are joined by Ken Sweezey fresh off his run for the 6th Plymouth State Rep. seat as they look at the election results and try to plot a path forward for the MassGOP. They end with the latest rumors surrounding the MassGOP Chairman's race which will take place in January of 2023.

The guys give an update on the 1st Barnstable situation and talk about some local races to keep an eye on. They're join by a local small business owner to talk about the US Senate races around the country to watch. They wrap up with a path to victory for statewide races in MA.

The guys breakdown the latest on the situation in the 1st Barnstable District as Republican Tracy Post attempts to win an open seat vacated by Republican Tim Whelan. Whelan is running for Barnstable County Sheriff. The guys also breakdown the latest statewide UMASS poll and talk about some congressional race to keep an eye on around New England.  

The guys discuss what's going on within the MassGOP this past week and then Tom does an in depth interview with the Republican candidate for State Auditor Anthony Amore.

Short episode this week. Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll are open to rent control and Tom and Greg discuss if the what a non-binding referendum asking voters about making committee votes public would do if it was a "binding" ballot question.

The guys breakdown the results from the primaries and talk about what the next two months look like. The guys also take a look at the New Hampshire primary results.

The guys breakdown the primary races on both the Dem and Rep side of the ballot. They talk student loan forgiveness and Greg offers perspective on what running for State Rep is like.

The formal legislative session is over, what did they manage to pass at the end of the session? Also, Tom was embedded with the Diehl campaign when South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was in town campaigning with Geoff. 

The guys discuss the end of the legislative session and breakdown 2 new polls.

This week the guys breakdown what to expect from the Diehl - Doughty Debate. Then they discuss the BIG news from the Diehl campaign; Governor of South Dakota, Kristi Noam is hitting the campaign trail with Geoff. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is doing an event with Chris Doughty. The budget is finally done, and the guys provide an update on the signature process for repealing the Licenses for "Undocumented Immigrants".  

This week the guys discuss the end the legislative session, where is the budget, will sports betting make it across the finish line? Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court heard open arguments on the MassGOP challenge of the new mail-in voting law. Automatic voter is causing a huge uptick in "unenrolled" or independent voters. Finally, two crisis pregnancy centers were vandalized in Worcester.

Tom breaks down the Roe v. Wade overturning. The guys discuss what the final month of the legislative session is going to look like. Where is the budget? Then they discuss why Massachusetts is the only state where fireworks are still illegal. Finally, we play an interview that was recorded on the The JV Team with Jared Valanzola (6/27/22) of the chair of the ballot question to repeal the licenses for "undocumented" immigrants. To find out more or get involved with the ballot question visit www.fairandsecurema.com.

On this weeks podcast the guys breakdown all of the major news from last week. New polls are out in the major races. State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz “drops” out of the race for Governor and the opposition to the "Undocumented" Immigrant Licenses Law is working on a ballot question for this November's ballot. If you want to get involved: www.fairandsecurema.com Mail-in voting is now permanent in MA and MassGOP Chair Jim Lyons is challenging the new mail-in voting law in court.

Bonus clip from when Greg and Tom filled in for Jared Valanzola and The JV Team earlier this month!

This week the guys wrap up the Dem State Convention then cover driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants pass despite Baker's veto. Incumbent State Rep. and Senator's signatures are being challenged. Are they taking the money or not discussing the Diehl-Allen publicly financing question. Does suspending the gas tax work and the latest polling in MA Gov race.  

The guys start by breaking down what the delegate votes being released from the Mass GOP State Convention means. Then they breakdown everything you could possible want to know about the Mass Dem State Convention and more.. Are the Mass Dems pro CRT? We're going to find out this weekend. The guys wrap-up with the MA Senate budget review.

Tom and Greg discuss all thing MassGOP State Convention. 

Sorry for the delay but we're back! The guys talk about the sports betting legalization, roe v. wade drama, and inflation.

Mayor Michelle Wu wants to cut police funding and Charlie Baker keynote speaker for  Sheriff Tom Hodgson 2022 campaign kickoff. Covid restrictions lead to home field advantage for Toronto Blue Jays? Then Kingston School committee member Tim Lewis joins the show to talk about his re-election campaign. Election day is Saturday 4/23 in Kingston.

This week the guys discuss towns changing high school mascots. The MA Senate staffers are attempting to unionize and Former New England Patriot Matt Light is running for School Committee in Foxboro. Then Evan Gendreau joins us to talk about his upcoming run for State Rep. To find out more about Evan visit his website: www.evanforrep.com.

This week the guys a have a guest co-host Ken Sweezey who running for State Rep. in the 6th Plymouth. The guys discuss Scott Brown coming back, Maura Healey is now for sports betting and what Oregon removing they're residency requirement for physician-assisted suicide means for MA. To find out more about Ken visit his website: www.sweezeyforstaterep.com

Opening thoughts Gas Tax battle heads to the Senate. 60% of State Senators support sports betting. Breaking down the MassGOP delegate controversy. Cambridge Public Schools holds event with separate times for Non-White Families.  

The guys discuss hair discrimination, state senate spending bill and a crazy story out of Natick. Then they discuss the New Hampshire congressional maps fight between the legislature and the Governor and a little sneak peak at some big news expected at the end of the week.

This week the guys discuss the rampant inflation because of that should the Gas Tax be suspend temporarily? State Senate votes on oversight bill for the two Veterans homes in the state. Finally, does New Hampshire want to secede from United States?

The guys discuss the State of the Union before jumping into the big news from the statewide candidates. The House passes an offshore bill and the House and Senate are at odds with each other over sports betting.

A little different this week, the guys discuss the Russia Ukraine conflict. Governor Baker unveils tax cuts he want to make in his budget. The guys are excepting some big candidate announcements to come Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Now that the football season is over, the election season is about to heat up. This week the guys talk about the big who's in, who's out news. Then the guys discuss, the MA House of Reps. passed a bill to give "undocumented immigrants" licenses. They finish up discussing updating the wiretap statute and the new polling from Fiscal Alliance Foundation.

On this week's episode, is Anthony Amore running for State Auditor? Next it seems like the Covid-19 pandemic is wrapping up and we talk about the latest on the MassGOP Civil War on the State Committee. Then, State Rep. Steve Xiarhos joins the show to talk about all things Nero's Bill. Nero's Bill passed both the House and Senate last week and is now headed to Governor Baker's desk.

This week the guys talk about Tom Brady's political future in MA, Governor candidate Geoff Diehl hiring Former Trump Advisor Cory Lewandoski, Tom's Interview with GOP Governor candidate Chris Doughty and they breakdown the latest MassINC polling.  Then State Rep. Alyson Sullivan (35:00) joins the show to talk about Governor Baker's "Dangerousness Bills" and breakdown "The Votes Act" debate from last week. 

The guys cover the big news in the race for Governor then they breakdown the amendments for "The Votes Act" which will make mail-in voting permanent in Massachusetts. The Votes Act passed 124 to 34 on 1/27/2022. Finally, they discuss their takeaways from the State of the State address. 

The guys welcome a special guest Peter Drosos of The Venus Cafe to check in on small business and main street. Additionally, the guys discuss all of the breaking news regarding who's in and who's out of the Gov. and LG race. They also take a look at the upcoming Uber and Lyft ballot question.

A little who's in and who's out at the top. The guys cover the huge uptick in Covid-19 numbers but the main course this week is a discuss about the DA's and Sheriff's, who are seemingly being targeted by the Mass Dems this cycle. 

This week, the guys provide an update on the Dem LG race and talk about State Rep. Lenny Mirra's bill to offer free college to people in law enforcement to boost new recruits. They finish with a quick discussion about the legislature holding a hearing about extending K-12 mask mandates through the end of the year.

State Treasurer Deb Goldberg did the impossible, she found a way to turn Greg off from legalizing sports betting in her appearance on; On The Record Sunday morning. The guys also talking about COVID being back and they manage to find some common ground with two Cape Cod Democrats who are pushing the "Snowbirds" bill. They round out the conversation with a little nation politics base on a conversation on the Doug Polk Podcast earlier this week. 

The guys talk about the egg shortage that is incoming. COVID is back in a big way and Wu does want the unvaxxed in her city and they discuss the ballot questions that made it through the signature collection process.