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We leave the national headlines behind and take a look at the hyperlocal stories that deserve our attention, even if they didn't make the front page. Today we focus on the ramifications of State Rep. Carlos Henriquez's arrest , what the state budget means for community colleges  and a poll that revealed that  half of U.S. Hispanics identify as politically independent, as well as Harvard's Latino leadership initiative.

Guests:
Howard Manly, Bay State Banner executive editor
Marcela Garcia, media analyst