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Episode 14: Criminal Justice - June, 2010
District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett is featured on The Beacon to discuss the wide range of responsibilities that fall to his office. Topics include anti-bullying efforts, the fight against drug trafficking, domestic violence, and fraud prevention.




Episode 13: Correctional Issues - May, 2010
Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins visits the show to discuss the role of a County Sheriff in the Correctional System of the Commonwealth. Substantial taxpayer savings and efforts to reduce recidivism are also discussed.




Episode 12: The Great Appliance Exchange - April, 2010
Frank Gorke, Division Director of the Energy Efficiency Division within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs comes on The Beaconto give timely information on The Great Appliance Exchange, a short-term program funded by the Federal Stimulus.




Episode 11: Higher Education - March, 2010
Richard Freeland, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, comes on the show to discuss the challenges and benefits of offering Public Higher Education in Massachusetts, and resources available to students who need financial assistance.




Episode 10: Veterans' Benefits - February, 2010
Thomas Kelley, Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services, comes on the show to discuss Federal and State services available for veterans in Massachusetts, and how the state can support veterans returning from the wars.




Episode 9: Commonwealth Solar- January, 2010
Philip Guidice, Commissioner of the Division of Energy Resources (DOER) within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, comes on The Beacon to discuss Commonwealth Solar, a successful program which provided rebates for the installation of solar panels in Massachusetts.




Episode 8: The DCR- December, 2009
Rick Sullivan, Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, comes on the show to discuss DCR projects and properties in the North Shore area.




Episode 7: The 2010 Census- October, 2009
Tia Costello, Parnership Coordinator for the Census 2010, speaks with Representative Falzone about the importance of the upcoming census, and what it can mean for the state and for individuals.




Episode 6: H1N1 Virus- September, 2009
Mary Clark, Director of the Emergency Preparedness Bureau at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health do discus the development and symptoms of the H1N1 virus, what to do if you are ill, and the role of the Emergency Preparedness Bureau in dealing with public health emergencies.




Episode 5: Public Libraries - July, 2009
Rob Maier, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, discusses the importance of public libraries for all residents of the commonwealth and the difficulty in securing funds for libraries.




Episode 4: The Federal Stimulus - June, 2009
Jeffrey Simon, Director of Infrastructure Investment, comes on the show to discuss the Amercian Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and how the funds will be spent in Massachusetts.



 

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