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New England News
12:20 pm
Wed August 1, 2012

Task Force Dedicated To Violence Prevention Observes 20th Anniversary

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Tony Pettaway of the Mayor's Citywide Violence Prevention Task Force welcomes people to an observance of the group's 20th anniversary
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        Massachusetts is going to have a so-called “ three strikes” crime law.  Governor Deval Patrick says he will sign a controversial crime bill aimed at keeping repeat violent criminals off the streets. People working to prevent violence in one western Massachusetts city say the real solution to improved public safety is community partnerships.  WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

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New England News
12:30 pm
Tue July 31, 2012

Funding Deal Approved To Reopen Three Libraries

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Jack Murphy, age 4, came to Springfield City Hall with his father Sean Monday night to urge city councilors to approve a funding deal for the city library
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   The city council in Springfield Massachusetts has taken  steps that will lead to the reopening of three branch libraries that closed because of budget cuts.  But it is a stopgap measure that has library supporters looking for long term funding solutions.  WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

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New England News
12:30 pm
Wed July 25, 2012

Casino Company Outlines Plans For Springfield Site

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Ameristar Casinos owns this 41 acre site in Springfield MA where it proposes to build a resort casino
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A Nevada based gaming company says it is ready to build a casino on a former industrial site in Springfield Massachusetts.  The company says it has come up with a plan to address traffic concerns about the project, but it faces competition for a casino license.  WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

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New England News
3:48 pm
Mon July 23, 2012

U.S. Transportation Sec. Announces Funding For Springfield Project

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Union Station in Springfield, MA
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The deteriorating interior of Union Station in Springfield MA
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The passenger waiting area that is to be renovated as part of a $45 million restoration of Union Station in Springfield MA
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U.S. Transportation Sec Raymond LaHood announces $17.6 million for Union Station renovation project as US Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) and Springfield MA Mayor Domenic Sarno look on
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The Obama administration Monday announced more than $700 million for transportation projects across the country. The administration’s transportation secretary visited Springfield Massachusetts to highlight one of the projects.   WAMC”s Pioneer  Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

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