Our Next Attorney General Mike Walsh

In this episode of The Unselects, producers Gregg Richards and Brian Costello sit down with Michael Walsh, candidate for Massachusetts Attorney General, to talk about some of the biggest legal and political issues facing the Commonwealth. They break down the fight over the Massachusetts legislative audit, the controversy around the 72% voter-approved audit question, and whether Attorney General Andrea Campbell is enforcing the law or standing in the way. The conversation also dives into the MBTA Communities Act, MBTA zoning, home rule, unfunded mandates, and the growing tension between state government and local control in towns like Shrewsbury. Michael Walsh shares how he got involved in statewide politics, his legal background, and how he says he would handle the audit fight and other major state issues if elected Attorney General. Topics covered in this episode: Massachusetts Attorney General race Michael Walsh for AG Andrea Campbell and the legislative audit 72% audit vote in Massachusetts MBTA Communities Act and MBTA zoning Home rule and unfunded mandates Local control vs. state mandates Government transparency in Massachusetts Shrewsbury politics and local government If you care about Massachusetts politics, government transparency, local decision-making, and the future of the Attorney General’s office, this episode is for you.