SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Springfield City Council convened an emergency meeting to address the casino mitigation funding controversy.

The funding, initially allocated to the city, was cut earlier this year, prompting local officials to seek restoration. The cuts were made after the state allocated $10 million in mitigation funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Boston, leading to calls for regional equity in state spending.

State Senators Adam Gomez and Jake Oliveira announced a proposed amendment for the state's $2 billion supplemental budget, aiming to address the lost casino mitigation funds.

The emergency meeting was convened to address the controversy surrounding the casino mitigation funding cuts. Local officials have been vocal about the need for equitable distribution of

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