NORTH ADAMS â Once considered a rising star in the Massachusetts Senate, Ben Downing surprised many when he walked away in 2016, fulfilling a promise to serve no more than 10 years, despite colleaguesâ pleas for him to stay.
Few expected Downing, now 39, to leave public service for long. Downingâs entry into the 2022 race for governor, which he announced Monday, doesnât shock anyone who knows him well.
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Downing says he is running with a sense of urgency to tackle economic inequality, climate change and wide-ranging racial disparities.
In Downingâs vision for âa fairer, stronger Massachusetts,â the state would set a higher minimum wage, commit to using 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, raise taxes on top earners and invest more in public infrastructure, he told The Eagle.
A note from Bob Katzen, publisher of Beacon Hill Roll Call:
My guest on Jan. 24 on my WMEX 1510 AM Radio and online show will be Jordan Rich, beloved WBZ Boston radio personality, national voice-over artist, mobile disc jockey, emcee, philanthropist, all-around good guy and a mensch, to boot. He is also well-known for his support and work on behalf of many charities. Jordan will talk about his new book “ON AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio.”
Jordan currently hosts a podcast at www.jordanrich.com and is co-owner with Ken Carberry of Chart Productions, an iconic Boston-based audio-video production company. His book is available on Amazon. All proceeds from the sales of the book benefit Boston Children’s Hospital one of Jordan’s favorite charities.