Berkshire Eagle reporter Jack Dew, takes stock of what the new Presidency may mean to the Berkshires.
“When Barack Obama is sworn in as the nation’s 44th president on Tuesday, he’ll usher in an administration whose policies and prerogatives could have a profound impact on Berkshire County. With federal funds propping up our health-care system, financing our arts organizations, and fueling the ongoing PCB cleanup in Pittsfield and South County, the change in Washington will mean change in the Berkshires.”
“I’m sure he (Obama) recognizes the power and potential of the creative sector for our country and our economy,” Whilden said. “And I believe very strongly that his economic recovery package should include funding for rebuilding America’s cultural infrastructure as well as supporting the cultural organizations that make us a great country.”
“Obama’s arts platform included support for increased funding for the National Endowment for the Arts, which could translate to increased grants for Berkshires institutions from MassMoCA in North Adams to Jacob’s Pillow in Becket.”
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