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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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October 8, 2024

Chamber of Commerce hosts workforce development listening session

(Reminder- Tyler Garnet) On Sept. 30, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development-focused listening session with the full...
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October 3, 2024

Massachusetts

State Sen. Velis to lead antisemitism commission (WWLP- 10/3/24) Westfield Sen. John Velis and Concord Rep. Simon Cataldo will lead...
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September 26, 2024

Local senator calls for updated wiretap laws

(WWLP- 9/26/2024) Massachusetts wiretap laws have not been updated since 1968. One local senator says he plans to file legislation...
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