Trump was elected because people relied on the promises he made, but curbing inflation; lowering the high costs of food, gas, and electricity; improving access to healthcare; and restoring affordability have basically been ignored.
Do Great Barrington residents want an old expired and abandoned license granted by a state agency 20 years ago to dictate whether commercial horse racing comes to their town?
"It's a sad day for the Berkshires. I would say without hesitation that Ben Downing has been the best state senator the Berkshires has ever seen."
--- State Rep. William "Smitty" Pignatelli (D-Lenox), commenting on Sen. Ben Downing's decision not to seek election.
