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Stateside: Free speech on Twitter; consequences of high deductibles; volunteer firefighter shortage
Today on Stateside , how does the right to free speech apply when it comes to the personal Twitter accounts of elected officials? Plus, we hear about how a nationwide shortage of volunteer firefighters is affecting communities in the state.