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Monthly Archives: August 2026

Neal Whalen

Inside the 413’s Congressional Primary Finances, from Accounts to Airwaves…

As primary season rolls to a close, the action on the campaign finance side of the races begins to ramp up.

Third quarter reports became available on July 15. Candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 1st Massachusetts Congressional race hit the airwaves in July, after the deadline for the third quarter report. The second three months of 2026 also saw another kind of financial report: the candidates’ personal financial disclosures.

Hampden Superior Court

First Round of Springfield Courthouse Lawsuit Comes to a Head, but the Battlefield Has Grown…

Since selecting the site for the new Springfield Regional Justice Center, the Commonwealth has had a fight on two fronts. In the public relations war, the Commonwealth has been releasing more information about the bid and process that led to the selected developer,

Then there is the lawsuit unsuccessful bidders USPB JV, LLC and Springfield Tower, LLC have filed. They allege Barros’ involvement tainted the bid.