Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 Fiscal Watchdog Condemns Attorney General Campbell’s Court Filing Defending Controversial Courthouse Contract AG Campbell has Several Obvious Confl icts B OSTON, MA — Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance last week slammed Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s decision to interject her offi ce, and taxpayer resources, into the Springfi eld courthouse scandal, in an attempt to defend her political allies. Legal questions surrounding the procurement process remain unresolved, but AG Campbell is quick to come to the defense of her political allies. According to MA Offi ce of Campaign and Political (OCPF) records, “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated AG Campbell has received several thousands of dollars in campaign donations from parties she is defending in the ongoing lawsuit. Donations from employees of Suffolk Construction are scattered throughout Campbell’s OCPF filings over the years. While it’s not unusual or illegal for campaign donations to be made to statewide offi cials from prominent businesses interests, it should have been recognized as a confl ict for the AG to consider when she voluntarily interjected herself into the Springfi eld courthouse scandal. Another illustration of potential personal motivation is the fact that AG Campbell served on the Boston City Council with Congresswoman Annaya Pressley for years and have since supported each other in career promoting endeavors. Pressley’s husband is part of the winning contract. “Taxpayers deserve confidence that major public construction projects are awarded fairly, transparently, and in full compliance with the law,” said Paul Diego Craney, Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance’s executive director. “Instead of supporting eff orts to ensure accountability, the Attorney General has chosen to defend the state’s ability to proceed with a contract that remains under judicial scrutiny and public outcry.” “The ongoing Springfield courthouse scandal doesn’t need another political connection to taint the process anymore than it has been so far. What we need is a fair and objective look at what happened so that another bad deal doesn’t come at the expense of Massachusetts taxpayers. The AG is using her offi ce, and taxpayer resources, to try to persuade the judge in the case. This will only taint the process even more considering the AG’s obvious confl icts in the matter,” continued Craney. “Once contracts are executed and construction begins, taxpayers often bear the cost of mistakes that could have been avoided through patience and transparency. The prudent course is to pause until the legal issues have been resolved,” Craney said. MassFiscal also questioned the Commonwealth’s priorities at a time when Massachusetts residents continue to face high housing costs, rising taxes and fees, and growing concerns about state spending. “Massachusetts families are expected to balance their budgets every day. State government should be held to the same standard before committing billions of taxpayer dollars to another major capital project. Officials should ensure every legal requirement has been satisfi ed and every taxpayer dollar is protected. Adding more politics to a situation that is infested with the appearance of political connections will only make matters worse,” concluded Craney. CORRECTION In last week’s Aug. 7 TH edition of the Revere Advocate, a story on page one incorrectly reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a request for variances that would allow 1290 Northshore Road LLC to build a 17-story mixed-used building with 358 residential units on Northshore Road. The Zoning Board denied the variances. The Advocate regrets the error.
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