As Western Mass Politics & Insight arrogantly takes credit for starting the cascade of news stories about Scott Brown’s sudden love for family planning and women’s health, the Springfield City Council got short shrift again. Monday’s meeting emphasized the importance of committee. Much of the
**UPDATE** An update from yesterday’s Scott Brown post. Less than 24 hours after WMassP&I noted Scott Brown’s disconnect from women and his vote for the House budget, which included a ban on Planned Parenthood funding, Scott Brown issued a new statement condemning the cuts. The
Senate Seal (wikipedia) With the 2012 campaign underway, albeit somewhat passively, it seems appropriate for us to begin looking into the races (and THE race) that will define the 2012 campaign. However, any discussion of Congressional races is up in the air pending redistricting, which
Today we start a new series on WMassP&I called “The Insight” consisting of interviews of politicians, officials and other newsmakers within the Greater Springfield universe. Councilor Rivera (Facebook) Springfield, like many cities, has long been a place where politics is a contact sport. Campaigns can
Wisconsin Capitol (wikipedia) Not to bump off the Springfield City Council from the top of our page, but WMassP&I has learned from multiple news sources that Wisconsin Republicans have abandoned their longstanding belief that collective bargaining rights were a fiscal issue. In doing so they
(WMassP&I) While the Springfield City Council is usually known for at least being a good show, typically, the more controversial or in-depth the measures, the more entertainment is guaranteed. Despite the presence of a volatile issue in the form of a Civilian Police Review Board
WI State Capitol (wikipedia) The stalemate in Wisconsin is entering its third week and the second with little or no change since Democrats in that state’s senate took refuge in Illinois beyond the grasp of the State Police. The entire ordeal has led both sides
(WMassP&I) The Springfield City Council’s special session held to settle the Forest Park Middle School renovation held tonight was not as raucous as last week’s meeting. It was not without its tenser moments, but circumstance led to a setting that provided at least a modicum
Baby Waving Egyptian Flag (wikipedia) Hosni Mubarak has resigned as president of Egypt. By all accounts, power has been transferred to the Egyptian armed forces, who have been a stabilizing force throughout this entire democratic revolution. Assuming the military makes good on its promise of
**UPDATE** (WMassP&I) A special city council meeting has been set for Tuesday at 5 p.m. The city council will receive the report from the city comptroller. Followed by that votes will be taken to trasfer the money to buy and demolish the properties and relocate the