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ICYMI: Rep Richard @neal.house.gov and @repmcgovern.bsky.social have joined the push to boot Homeland Security Security Kristi Noem from office. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
McGovern and Neal Join Drive to Boot Noem from the Cabinet… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Both of the 413’s Congressmen, Richard Neal and James McGovern have cosponsored an impeachment resolution against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
ICYMI: Rep Richard @neal.house.gov and @repmcgovern.bsky.social have joined the push to boot Homeland Security Security Kristi Noem from office. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
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The general election in Massachusetts is shaping up to be not much, but the 413 is likely to have a few halfway competitive races in November. #mapoli #2ndhampden #3rdhampden wmasspi.com/2026/02/spea...
Speaking in General (Election) Terms for 2026 in the 413… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Rep Brian Ashe, a Democrat, and Rep Nicholas Boldyga, a Republican, have drawn challengers from the opposite party in 2026.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:23 AM
The general election in Massachusetts is shaping up to be not much, but the 413 is likely to have a few halfway competitive races in November. #mapoli #2ndhampden #3rdhampden wmasspi.com/2026/02/spea...
ANALYSIS: @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey's reelection video, State of the Commonwealth and budget all point to running against Trump and what he's doing to the Commonwealth, but also how she is pushing back. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/02/anal...
Analysis: Running against Trump Streamlines Healey's Reelection Bid… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
BOSTON—“You knew I was going to say that,” Gov. Healey said, after saying the state of the Commonwealth was strong.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:22 AM
ANALYSIS: @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey's reelection video, State of the Commonwealth and budget all point to running against Trump and what he's doing to the Commonwealth, but also how she is pushing back. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/02/anal...
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Primary challenge in the Berkshires (assuming Barrett seeks reelection). #mapoli www.wamc.org/news/2026-02...
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Primary challenge in the Berkshires (assuming Barrett seeks reelection). #mapoli www.wamc.org/news/2026-02...
The 413's congressmen have joined an effort to have Homeland Security @Sec_Noem removed from office. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
McGovern and Neal Join Drive to Boot Noem from the Cabinet… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Both of the 413’s Congressmen, Richard Neal and James McGovern have cosponsored an impeachment resolution against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
wmasspi.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The 413's congressmen have joined an effort to have Homeland Security @Sec_Noem removed from office. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
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Her reelection launch, State of the Commonwealth and the budget all had signs that @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey would be running against Trump as she seeks a second term. Does she have to? Not necessarily, but the move has its advantages. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/02/anal...
Analysis: Running against Trump Streamlines Healey's Reelection Bid… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
BOSTON—“You knew I was going to say that,” Gov. Healey said, after saying the state of the Commonwealth was strong.
wmasspi.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Her reelection launch, State of the Commonwealth and the budget all had signs that @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey would be running against Trump as she seeks a second term. Does she have to? Not necessarily, but the move has its advantages. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/02/anal...
Amid the murders of two US Citizens at the hands of immigration officials in Minnesota, the 413's Congressmen, @repmcgovern.bsky.social and Rep Richard @neal.house.gov have signed on to a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
McGovern and Neal Join Drive to Boot Noem from the Cabinet… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Both of the 413’s Congressmen, Richard Neal and James McGovern have cosponsored an impeachment resolution against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Amid the murders of two US Citizens at the hands of immigration officials in Minnesota, the 413's Congressmen, @repmcgovern.bsky.social and Rep Richard @neal.house.gov have signed on to a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
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The field in the race to succeed Natalie Blais is growing. Read up on Blais's exit and the landscape in the #1stFranklin District. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
A Rural Resignation, the 413's First Open 2026 Race…and Perhaps an Long Vacancy… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced last week that she would be resigning on January 19 to take a job with UMass-Amherst.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The field in the race to succeed Natalie Blais is growing. Read up on Blais's exit and the landscape in the #1stFranklin District. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
Corinne Coryat, an aide to former #1stFranklin State Rep Natalie Blais, is running to succeed her ex-boss. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/form...
Former Rep's Aide, Corinne Coryat, Is First to Jump into 1st Franklin Race… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Just under a week after 1st Franklin State Rep Natalie Blais resigned to take a job at UMass-Amherst, the first candidate in the race has emerged. Corinne Coryat, an aide to Blais, has organized a com...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Corinne Coryat, an aide to former #1stFranklin State Rep Natalie Blais, is running to succeed her ex-boss. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/form...
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Both of Western Massachusetts's US representatives, Rep. @neal.house.gov and @repmcgovern.bsky.social, are backing the resolution to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem after DHS agents murdered two US citizens during Trump's deportation push. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
McGovern and Neal Join Drive to Boot Noem from the Cabinet… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Both of the 413’s Congressmen, Richard Neal and James McGovern have cosponsored an impeachment resolution against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
wmasspi.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Both of Western Massachusetts's US representatives, Rep. @neal.house.gov and @repmcgovern.bsky.social, are backing the resolution to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem after DHS agents murdered two US citizens during Trump's deportation push. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/mcgo...
ICYMI: What happened at the first #Springfield City Council meeting of 2026? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
Take My Council, Please: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Early to Adjourn… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The first regular Springfield City Council meeting of 2026 after last week’s inauguration largely featured consensus.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:21 AM
ICYMI: What happened at the first #Springfield City Council meeting of 2026? #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
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The open #1stFranklin race has its first candidate. Corinne Coryat, an aide to now-former State Rep Natalie Blais, has jumped into the race to succeed her onetime boss. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/form...
Former Rep's Aide, Corinne Coryat, Is First to Jump into 1st Franklin Race… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Just under a week after 1st Franklin State Rep Natalie Blais resigned to take a job at UMass-Amherst, the first candidate in the race has emerged. Corinne Coryat, an aide to Blais, has organized a com...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:35 AM
The open #1stFranklin race has its first candidate. Corinne Coryat, an aide to now-former State Rep Natalie Blais, has jumped into the race to succeed her onetime boss. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/form...
ICYMI: This month, #Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the first woman of color to become Council President. She spoke about her plans for the coming year at the municipal legislature. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:34 AM
ICYMI: This month, #Springfield City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the first woman of color to become Council President. She spoke about her plans for the coming year at the municipal legislature. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
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#Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais gave up her seat for a job at UMass. The race to fill it could be busy, but it will happen during the regularly scheduled election for 2026. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
A Rural Resignation, the 413's First Open 2026 Race…and Perhaps an Long Vacancy… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced last week that she would be resigning on January 19 to take a job with UMass-Amherst.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:26 PM
#Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais gave up her seat for a job at UMass. The race to fill it could be busy, but it will happen during the regularly scheduled election for 2026. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
The #Springfield City Council updated its rules to start meetings earlier and approved a firefighter labor contract at its first meeting of 2026. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
Take My Council, Please: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Early to Adjourn… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The first regular Springfield City Council meeting of 2026 after last week’s inauguration largely featured consensus.
wmasspi.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The #Springfield City Council updated its rules to start meetings earlier and approved a firefighter labor contract at its first meeting of 2026. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
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Earlier this month, at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield became the first woman of color to lead the #Springfield City Council. But she's got her eye on a broader agenda than just making history. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
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January 18, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Earlier this month, at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield became the first woman of color to lead the #Springfield City Council. But she's got her eye on a broader agenda than just making history. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
#Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais's resignation could trigger a big primary race, but it will not prompt a special election. Conflicts with upcoming municipal elections towns in the #1stFranklin will hold led the House to skip a special. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
A Rural Resignation, the 413's First Open 2026 Race…and Perhaps an Long Vacancy… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced last week that she would be resigning on January 19 to take a job with UMass-Amherst.
wmasspi.com
January 18, 2026 at 2:23 AM
#Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais's resignation could trigger a big primary race, but it will not prompt a special election. Conflicts with upcoming municipal elections towns in the #1stFranklin will hold led the House to skip a special. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
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The #Springfield City Council will start meetings earlier following a rule change adopted at this week's meeting, which also featured approval of a new labor contract with city firefighters. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
Take My Council, Please: Early to Bed, Early to Rise, Early to Adjourn… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The first regular Springfield City Council meeting of 2026 after last week’s inauguration largely featured consensus.
wmasspi.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The #Springfield City Council will start meetings earlier following a rule change adopted at this week's meeting, which also featured approval of a new labor contract with city firefighters. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/take...
ICYMI: The Superior Court's role in Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, has wrapped up, for now at least. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
Court Lands on Final Number in Moss Suit against Sarno & Springfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The lawsuit Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, filed against his ex-boss appeared to be entering its final phase.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:58 PM
ICYMI: The Superior Court's role in Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, has wrapped up, for now at least. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
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Story updated.
The office of Speaker @RonMariano confirmed there would be no special election to fill Natalie Blais's seat in the #1stFranklin. Secretary Galvin had opposed holding a special due to logistical conflicts. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
The office of Speaker @RonMariano confirmed there would be no special election to fill Natalie Blais's seat in the #1stFranklin. Secretary Galvin had opposed holding a special due to logistical conflicts. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
A Rural Resignation, the 413's First Open 2026 Race…and Perhaps an Long Vacancy… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced last week that she would be resigning on January 19 to take a job with UMass-Amherst.
wmasspi.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Story updated.
The office of Speaker @RonMariano confirmed there would be no special election to fill Natalie Blais's seat in the #1stFranklin. Secretary Galvin had opposed holding a special due to logistical conflicts. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
The office of Speaker @RonMariano confirmed there would be no special election to fill Natalie Blais's seat in the #1stFranklin. Secretary Galvin had opposed holding a special due to logistical conflicts. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
The #1stFranklin appears to be the first district in the 413 with an open race in 2026. #Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais is resigning to take a position with @umassamherst.bsky.social. However, her seat may be vacant for a long time. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
January 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The #1stFranklin appears to be the first district in the 413 with an open race in 2026. #Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais is resigning to take a position with @umassamherst.bsky.social. However, her seat may be vacant for a long time. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
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What political events stood out in #Springfield in 2025? Funding fights and an election with actual surprises. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/the-...
The Year in Springfield, 2025… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Given recent Springfield history, 2025 may have expressed disgruntlement many expected in 2023. A foul wind from Washington was also blowing .
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January 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
What political events stood out in #Springfield in 2025? Funding fights and an election with actual surprises. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/the-...
#Springfield at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the city's first woman of color to be Council President. But her to-do list goes well beyond that, with plans to address costs and government transparency. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
Making Springfield History, the Spotlight Turns to Council President Whitfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
SPRINGFIELD—Tracye Whitfield started her fifth term as an at-large City Council by taking a second office: City Council President.
wmasspi.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:51 PM
#Springfield at-large City Councilor Tracye Whitfield made history as the city's first woman of color to be Council President. But her to-do list goes well beyond that, with plans to address costs and government transparency. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/maki...
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#Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced her resignation last week to take effect January 19. A big field to fill her seat, the #1stFranklin, is likely, but a long vacancy is quite possible. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
A Rural Resignation, the 413's First Open 2026 Race…and Perhaps an Long Vacancy… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
Western Mass appears to have its first open legislative contest of the 2026 cycle. Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced last week that she would be resigning on January 19 to take a job with UMass-Am...
wmasspi.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:56 AM
#Deerfield Rep Natalie Blais announced her resignation last week to take effect January 19. A big field to fill her seat, the #1stFranklin, is likely, but a long vacancy is quite possible. #mapoli wmasspi.com/2026/01/a-ru...
The Superior Court's work on Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield mayor Domenic Sarno, is done--for now. The case will be appealed. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...
Court Lands on Final Number in Moss Suit against Sarno & Springfield… — Western Mass Politics & Insight
The lawsuit Darryl Moss, a former aide to Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, filed against his ex-boss appeared to be entering its final phase.
wmasspi.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:54 AM
The Superior Court's work on Darryl Moss's lawsuit against his former boss, #Springfield mayor Domenic Sarno, is done--for now. The case will be appealed. #mapoli #spfldpoli wmasspi.com/2025/12/cour...