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August 18, 2025

Velis key in legislation aimed at school phone use

(The Reminder) WESTFIELD — The Massachusetts State Senate has recently passed legislation aimed at limiting students’ access to personal electronic...
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August 11, 2025

Preliminary report receives overwhelming praise from statewide leaders. 

(8/11/2025) Ahead of the 2025-2026 school year, the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism voted on Thursday, August 7, 2025...
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August 11, 2025

Massachusetts becomes 17th state to recognize Agent Orange Awareness Day

WESTFIELD NEWS- Cory Ahonen, the assistant secretary in the Executive Office of Veterans Services, joined state Sen. John Velis and...
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July 27, 2025

Getting Answers: Jul. 27

(WesternMass News) Senator John Velis sat down with WesternMass News' Dave Madsen to discuss pending legislation in the Senate to...
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July 24, 2025

Bar advocate work stoppage yet to affect Hampshire County, but local senator worries it could

BOSTON — Two decades ago, many court-appointed attorneys in Hampden County stopped taking new cases representing indigent defendants to raise...
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July 22, 2025

Drone enthusiasts hope to keep state regulations grounded

(SHNS) As lawmakers begin to think about regulating the use of drones in Massachusetts, industry professionals are urging them to...
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July 15, 2025

State honors Southampton woman for nonprofit work in wake of daughter’s deadly cancer

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) “Turning pain into purpose.” This is the mantra that has driven Southampton resident Nora Schmidt to be...
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July 10, 2025

Schools need guidance to address antisemitism

Amid rising reports of antisemitism, a state commission offers clear guidance for schools. (Boston Globe Editorial Board) When Acton-Boxborough Superintendent...
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July 3, 2025

Chicopee increases property tax exemption for disabled veterans

The Reminder — The City Council approved adopting the provision to the HERO Act that will increase the property tax...
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July 3, 2025

Agawam Senior Center gets $50K upgrade to enhance community connections

 (WWLP) – Older residents of Agawam are seeing upgrades to the Agawam Senior Center. The local senior center in Agawam...
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