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Welcome to my official Senate website! Here you can follow my legislative work in the Massachusetts State Senate, read recent news about our district and Commonwealth, and learn how to get in touch with me.

It is an honor to represent the nine communities of the Hampden and Hampshire District.

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In the News!

December 29, 2023

New tax package being introduced in Massachusetts targeting middle class and families

(WesternMass News- Reaghan Loughrey) With the new year comes new legislations, and with inflation hitting everyone’s wallet, Massachusetts will be...
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December 26, 2023

Massachusetts legislation would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage

(MassLive- Dave Canton) Legislation providing in vitro fertilization therapy to LGBTQ+ Massachusetts veterans faces a January hearing. The federal Veterans...
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December 25, 2023

Local legislators presented a check from the Commonwealth of Mass to the PHIWM

(The Republican- Pam Mastriano)- Local legislators presented a $200,000 check from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the Public Health Institute...
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December 19, 2023

Legislature provides funds for Chicopee Boys and Girls Club construction, programs

(The Reminder- Lauren LeBel) — To assist with the construction of a new teen center and support programming, the state...
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December 18, 2023

DPH: Rural areas of Massachusetts see more opioid overdose rates

(WWLP- Ellen Fleming) Since 2000, more than 25,000 people in the state have died from an opioid related overdose. The...
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December 13, 2023

Happy 387th birthday to the National Guard!

WWLP- Ellen Fleming) A birthday celebration of sorts was held at the State House Wednesday. Memorial Hall was packed for...
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December 3, 2023

Westfield’s new elementary school is rising, and so is its state reimbursement

(Westfield News- Amy Porter) The new elementary school being built on Franklin Street is continuing to make good progress, as...
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December 1, 2023

A 100-year-old West Springfield fountain gets a makeover

(MassLive- Aprell Munford) — The town (West Springfield) is restoring a century-old fountain on the town common as part of...
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December 1, 2023

Regional roadmap seeks to address youth mental health ‘crisis’

(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Maddie Fabien) In response to the youth mental health crisis, as many experts have called it, the...
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November 28, 2023

Hearing Shows Rifts Over Extent Of Gun Regulation Senator: Judge’s Answer On Gun Crime Question “Blew Me Away” 

(SHNS- Sam Drysale ) Most lawmakers seem to agree that something needs to be done about so-called "ghost guns" that...
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What I’m up to on Instagram

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I am incredibly humbled and proud to be the Senate's chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery this session; I firmly believe that mental health is just as important as an individual's physical health. Baseball season is in full swing! It was great to join Easthampton Little League for their Opening Day on ceremony on Saturday and throw out the first pitch. ⚾️ 🥎 This morning I joined Mayor McCabe and Commissioner Johnson over at the Westfield Middle School to celebrate Arbor Day! Together with students we planted one of the first trees that will be placed throughout the school property this spring! Great morning at the Southampton Council on Aging where I learned how to crochet during my monthly office hours. Appreciate everyone's patience as I tried my best to not miscount all of my stitches. Happy Earth Day!!🌳🌎 The future is bright for Holyoke Community College ! Incredible morning celebrating the inauguration of HCC'S fifth President, Dr. George Timmons. I look forward to working alongside you Mr. President for HCC, the City of Holyoke, and our region as a whole.

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