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

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November 14, 2024

Veterans Day Tradition

(Springfield Republican - 11/14/24)
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November 11, 2024

Recognizing western Massachusetts lawmaker veterans

(WWLP 11/11/24 ) – This Veteran’s Day, 22News is celebrating our western Massachusetts lawmakers who served our country. There are...
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November 8, 2024

‘Topping off’ ceremony marks progress as new Holyoke Veterans Home gets closer to completion

(NEPM- 11/8/2024) Federal, state and local officials gathered Thursday in Holyoke, Massachusetts, with union iron workers and military veterans to...
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November 8, 2024

Sen. Velis Named Legislator Of The Year By Providers’ Council – ‘He Truly Shows Up’

(BusinessWest- 11/8/2024) The Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers recently presented state Sen. John Velis with the 2024 Legislator of...
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November 7, 2024

Massachusetts lawmakers on what might change after election

(WWLP- 11/7/2024)—Two days after the election, many Americans are wondering how the results will impact them. Donald Trump secured the...
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November 5, 2024

Senator sees affordability as key to state’s economic future

(Reminder- 11/5/2024) At the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce’s Oct. 25 legislative luncheon, hosted at Tekoa Country Club, state Sen....
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October 31, 2024

Antisemitism Panel Chair Expects “Strong, Clear” Recommendations

(SHNS- Alison Kunitz) At their first meeting this week, members of a new state panel tasked with combating the scourge...
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October 25, 2024

Why is help not reaching more Mass. veterans who die by suicide?

(MassLive- Jeanette DeForge) A veteran dies in one of every eight suicides statewide but there are ways those who served...
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October 17, 2024

Legislators vow to take ‘deep dive’ to fight antisemitism in Massachusetts

(Jewish Journal of Greater Boston- Rich Tenorio) Two state legislators from diverse backgrounds will co-chair the state’s newly created Special...
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October 16, 2024

Education officials discuss higher education system

 (WWLP- Kiara Smith) – Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and local education officials held a round table discussion with students to...
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What I’m up to on Instagram

Here in Massachusetts, we are proud to stand by and support our Veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but every day. This week I had the honor of attending events for two incredible programs that are directly impacting the lives of those who served year-round. Last evening I was proud to join the Westfield Police Commission to celebrate and recognize Chief Valliere's four decades of service to our community. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement! Happy Veterans Day! Earlier today the Westfield community came together to properly retire worn and tattered American flags with honor at the Westfield Sportsman Club. Yesterday the final beam was put in place at the Holyoke Veterans Home, a major milestone that moves our community closer to finally achieving a new state of the art facility that is befitting of the service and sacrifices of our Commonwealth's veterans. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCE4K0sP6vB/

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