In this extended conversation, State Representative Michael Kushmerek discusses the issues shaping the future of Fitchburg and gateway cities across Massachusetts.

Topics include immigration enforcement and the Protect Act, the financial challenges facing the state during a belt-tightening budget year, and how policy decisions on Beacon Hill impact local communities. Kushmerek also addresses how lawmakers are working to support economic opportunity, public safety, and long-term stability for cities like Fitchburg.