From the Editor: From now through the weekend, Western Mass Politics & Insight is reporting from the Twin Cities at the 6th annual Netroots Nation Convention. Netroots is a gathering of progressive activists principally composed of Internet/Social Media users. That definition does not do the
(WMassP&I) It may be hard to believe, but it is only twenty weeks until the next municipal election in Springfield. July 26th marks the point at which the door closes for political aspirants to join the field to be a part of our humble democracy.
Manic Monday may end up coming in the later part of the day this summer. Other obligations (and Internet blocking software) may prohibit timelier postings. Here it goes. This is sort of GOP Debate edition…sorta. The Feds: Rep. Giffords w/ her Mother last month (Facebook)
**UPDATED** The following post has been updated as of 6/9/11. Data on the slots votes has been corrected. The Springfield City Council held their first meeting since last week’s tornado sliced through the heart of Springfield and neighboring towns. The council had a great deal
Another Monday, another markup. Monday markups may come later in the day for the duration of the summer. Other obligations preclude a markup to go with your coffee. Apologies, all. The Feds: Typically, we would eschew news of this kind, but it has turned into
Only a few days in and already some of the post-tornado politics are coming into focus. Springfield and West Springfield, being cities and therefore possessing elected councils and mayors could see some impact. There may also be implications for the Massachusetts Senate race, although that
Monson Steeple Destroyed (CBS3 Springfield) The tornado that hit Springfield and its environs yesterday was nothing like the ones that struck Joplin, Mo. or Tuscaloosa, Ala. Still, these devastating cyclones bore down hard on densely settled areas and wreaked havoc, particularly on the city’s older
Yesterday, as many of you already know two or more tornadoes descended onto the Greater Springfield area yesterday around 430 pm. The path of the tornadoes although fairly clear did not distribute the damage evenly. Some neighborhoods in Springfield, West Springfield and Monson, the communities
Sen. Gillett (Wikipedia) The last Senator for Massachusetts from Western Mass (the four westernmost counties if you think Worcester is Western) was Frederick Gillett. Prior to serving one term in the US Senate, Gillett represented the 2nd Massachusetts Congressional district, the same that Richard Neal
Yesterday was a holiday; we were off. The Feds: Democrat Kathy Hochul will be sworn in tomorrow as the newest member of the House of Representatives. Hochul won the heavily Republican district in an upset after the Republican, millionairess Jane Corwin, endorsed the budget of