by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the middle of the state’s two-year legislative session, and Reminder Publishing reached out to lawmakers to discuss their goals for the year ahead. State Sen. Adam Gomez shared his priorities and what bills he is focused on.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 15, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council accepted several grants, totaling $5.33 million, at its Jan. 12 meeting.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Western Massachusetts leaders in education and economic development met with Massachusetts Secretary for Labor and Workforce Development Lauren Jones for a summit on how to grow the region’s workforce to meet the needs of today and the future.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 14, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Cars streamed into the parking lot of South Congregational Church on the evening of Jan. 13.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 9, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — After months of back-and-forth, a federal government shutdown and the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-196 to resurrect the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 9, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Legislature often deals with big-picture challenges, but state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez is thinking small for 2026.