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June 25, 2025

Special Mass. commission holds hearing on spread, effects of xylazine in illicit drug suppl

(WAMC) Officials in Massachusetts say a number of people already dealing with addiction have become unwitting victims of a contaminant...
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June 17, 2025

New Massachusetts bill aims to restrict student device use in schools

(WWLP) – A new bill on Beacon Hill could mean fewer texts in the classroom and more time for learning....
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June 10, 2025

State leaders discuss student mental health

(WesternMass News) Youth mental health and an innovative new school based behavioral health program was highlighted Tuesday. A round table...
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June 9, 2025

Local Council of Scouting America honors Velis, other local leaders

(The Westfield News) The Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting America hosted its annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on June 4 at...
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June 3, 2025

2025 class called ‘future of aviation’

(Westfield News) After welcoming everyone to the Aviation Maintenance Technology program graduation for the Class of 2025, department head Galen...
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June 3, 2025

State Sen. John Velis speaks on the importance of Memorial Day

(The Reminder) The people of Easthampton showed out for the city’s 2025 Memorial Day parade as the downtown streets were...
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May 25, 2025

Senate OKs Sen. Velis amendment for counseling for bias victims

 (Daily Hampshire Gazette) In his time as co-chair of the state’s Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism, state Sen. John Velis...
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May 20, 2025

Senate adopts Senator Velis’ amendment to fund mental health training for hate crime victims

 (WWLP 5/20/2025) – The Massachusetts Senate on Tuesday adopted an amendment filed by Senator John C. Velis that would allocate...
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May 20, 2025

Hotel shelter closures impact western Mass. towns

(WWLP) – The release of the audit comes as the state plans to close its remaining motel and hotel shelters...
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May 5, 2025

Commission on combating antisemitism addresses hate crimes

(WWLP) – The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism held a hearing on Monday about the concerning rise of antisemitism and...
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