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There should be a simple standard for politicians' bad behavior: sexual misconduct allegations deserve serious scrutiny. We rely on news media and reporters to shine a light on legitimate allegations so that the voting public can make an informed decision.
But apparently, that scrutiny has limits—or at least a double standard.
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The City of Springfield suffered a setback in its bid to avoid arbitration over the planned sale of MGM’s casino to Clairvest. Earlier this year, the gaming giant initiated arbitration alleging the city—namely Mayor Domenic Sarno—had dragged its feet and shifted explanations as to what
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Over a month after a Hampshire Superior Court judge dismissed the case, plaintiffs seeking to void a Northampton City Council action that urged municipal divestment from Israel-connected assets are going back to court. Opponents of the Council’s September 2025 resolution hope a recent Supreme Judicial Court ruling and a new complaint will be enough to revive the suit.
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The Springfield City Council’s October 5 meeting was brief and uncontroversial, lacking the drama a snarky blog might later mock. Indeed, a report on it—especially nearly two weeks afterward—may seem unnecessary. However, the meeting does stand out for its intergovernmental flavor. Last week, the City
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The battle over the courthouse in Springfield is as much a battle with the Trial Court’s administration as it is with executive branch agency that manages the Commonwealth’s real estate. Thomas Ambrosino, in his capacity as administrator for the Trial Court, had sworn out a
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