National
Community Voices and Legislative Engagement: A Holistic Approach to Racial Justice
Garry Porter's Journey and Dedication to Tackling Institutional Racism
Springfield resident Garry Porter has captivated the community's attention with a groundbreaking proposal for racial justice legislation. His "Retroactive Adjustment of...
Local News
Gomez Testifies in Support of Housing Initiatives on Beacon Hill
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield) took to Beacon Hill today to testify before the Joint Committee on Housing in support of three bills related to...
Local News
Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. awarded $100,000 Cummings grant
Massachusetts nonprofit receives 4 years of funding from Cummings Foundation
BOSTON, June 03, 2022 – The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Inc. (BECMA) is one...
Statewide
CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FY2023
Senator Markey and Senator Warren submitted the following Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) federal funding requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee for important community projects...
National
Massachusetts received 385 reports of hate crimes in 2020
By STEVE LeBLANC,
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts received 385 reports of hate crimes in 2020, up slightly from the 376 reported in 2019, according...
Community
Massachusetts Black Alcohol and Addictions Council, (MBAC) Scheduled to host the Black Addiction Institute at the Roxbury Community College
Black people stand on the shoulders of their ancestors and come from Kings and Queens; yet somewhere along the line, some have lost sight...
Local News
Springfield’s Youth on the Move Recent Vandalism Sparks Outrage as a Possible Hate Crime Targeting Black Woman Owned Businesses
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Representative Bud L. Williams, 11TH Hampden District, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion,...
Local News
The Coalition for an Equitable Economy Hires Tracye Whitfield as Executive Director
Boston, MA, May 25, 2022, The Coalition for an Equitable Economy (CEE) is excited to announce the hiring of Tracye Whitfield as their new...
Local News
Senate Passes Pharmaceutical Access, Cost and Transparency (PACT) Act 2022
Bill builds on Senate's work to reduce prescription drug costs, promote transparency, and increase patient access
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate passed by a vote of 39-1 An Act relative to Pharmaceutical Access,...
Local News
Representative Bud L. Williams, 11th Hampden District House Chair, Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Congratulates the Springfield Recipients of the...
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the recipients of the 2021 Urban Agenda Grant Program. "We are pleased that Springfield was among the recipients receiving $375,000...
National
Redrawing District Lines: What Does This Mean for Springfield Residents?
By Sommers SmithLawmakers are reshaping the current districts eastward into Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties. The 28 member Special Joint Redistricting Committee includes 21...