Ray Jordan, Towering Springfield Political Figure, Dies at 78…
Raymond A. Jordan, a titan of Springfield politics, history-making figure and sought-after endorsement in state and local races, has died.
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Briefings: Ludlow’s Oliveira Blasts off in Open Senate Race…
Nearly a month after the seat opened, Ludlow State Rep Jake Oliveira, a freshman Democrat, is officially in the race to succeed Longmeadow State Senator Eric Lesser.
Contours of Democrats’ Whole Statewide Primary Come into View…
With former Boston City Councilor and mayoral aspirant Andrea Campbell entering the race for Attorney General, statewide Democratic primaries are beginning to fill out. Incumbent Treasurer Deb Goldberg and incumbent Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin are seeking reelection. Their plans followed many others’.
Briefings: Trump Tax Case Scheduled for March Appellate Showdown…
The quest for Donald Trump’s tax returns will face its next test in March before a panel of federal appellate judges. Lawyers for Trump and the House Committee on Ways & Means will joust over the former’s appeal of a December district ruling that found the committee could review the records.
Executive Privilege: At Long Last, Healey Unveils Gov Campaign…
At 5 foot 4 inches, Maura Healey, Massachusetts’s Attorney General, towers over few. Yet, for months now she has loomed over the race for the commonwealth’s highest office.
Analysis: Why Neal Appears Set to Remain—Majority or Not…
For a few brief wondrous moments, Left Twitter and nerdy political Twitter joined hands in awe. For the first time since Silvio Conte’s death in 1991, the 413 could have an open seat Congressional race.
In Year 2 as Council Prez, Williams Reshuffles & Puts Transparency on the Menu…
This week Springfield City Council President Marcus Williams released his committee assignments for the municipal legislature. It comes days after beginning his second year atop the Council and his fourth term as the Ward 5 Councilor.
Briefings: Solicitor Pikula Retiring; His Replacement Shall be a Payne…
After 15 years leading the Springfield Law Department, City Solicitor Ed Pikula is filing a motion to withdraw—metaphorically. The longtime city lawyer will retire this year.
Lesser Goes for Lt. Gov., Successors Look to Line up behind Him…
After months of speculation, Longmeadow Senator Eric Lesser has taken the plunge and will pursue statewide office. On Tuesday, he announced he was running for lieutenant governor becoming the fourth Democratic candidate in a race that could become yet more crowded.
Local Governments in the 413 Take Office Amid Omicron…
Cities up and down the Pioneer Valley swore in their new governments Monday. In two cities new mayors took office while a third formally began his full term.
