 Berkshires, Pittsfield Highlighted in U.S. Senate DebateBerkshire County was mentioned several times during Thursday's Senate debate, hosted by New England Public Media News and GBH News Massachusetts.  Senator Warren Hears Power of Health Care for UninsuredWarren said equitable access to health care also helps economically, as more people can work to support themselves, help their own families, and manage themselves and others.  Warren Tours Soldier On's Mansfield Community, Talks HousingU.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her visit to Pittsfield on Thursday on the scenic grounds of Soldier On's housing developments where more 50 former service members are supported with the tools they need to thrive.  Warren Talks Small-Business Investment with Pittsfield EntrepreneursThe Berkshire Black Economic Council's work to support and attract new small businesses to the gateway city got boost with $455,000 secured by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in last year's appropriations package.  Sen. Warren Visits Pittsfield, Speaks on State of NationU.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren traveled to Pittsfield on Thursday to delivery nearly $1 million federal funding and speak about health care and economic development.  Senator Warren Details Senior Advocacy in PittsfieldTo a crowded common room, Warren expressed gratitude for the residents' willingness to kick off the weekend by mulling important issues that the commonwealth and wider nation face. |
