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October 12, 2023

Housing Shortage Has Deep Roots — And A Wide Impact

(BusinessWest- George O'Brien) Keith Fairey says the housing crisis gripping the region, the state, and many parts of the country...
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September 25, 2023

State lawmakers send letter to Feds for immigrant supports

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) The Biden Administration made some 470,000 migrants from Venezuela who arrived in the country...
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September 20, 2023

New state board to help LGBTQ veterans discharged under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ get benefits

(WBUR/State House News Service - Sam Doran) Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday swore in the members of a new state...
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September 20, 2023

Gov. Healey announces new board to support veterans discharged under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

(Spectrum News 1 - Amanda Keane) Wednesday marked the 12th anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." Gov....
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September 17, 2023

Western Mass News: Getting Answers – Sept. 17

(Western Mass News - Dave Madsen) This week, we're getting answers from State Senator John Velis (Hampden and Hampshire District)....
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September 14, 2023

Westfield officials wary of plans to house migrants in WSU dorm

(The Reminder - Cliff Clark) In a facility assessment survey prepared by a state agency that determined Westfield State University’s...
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September 8, 2023

Velis asking for federal help to deal with migrant housing issue in Massachusetts

(Western Mass News - Kristin Burnell) New details are emerging into the migrant crisis in the Bay State and the...
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September 7, 2023

Concerns rise over using universities as immigration shelters

(22 News WWLP - Kristina D'Amours) In the wake of the immigration crisis in the U-S and right here in...
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September 1, 2023

Seeing ‘Red’ after Taylor Swift debacle, states weigh concert ticket rules

(Missouri Independent - Kevin Hardy) There’s no question what motivated state Rep. Kelly Moller to push for changes in Minnesota...
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August 21, 2023

Westfield Police will use $100K grant for door security, gym equipment, sonar

(The Westfield News/MassLive - Cliff Clark) A $100,000 grant secured by state Sen. John Velis will allow the Police Department...
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