Western Mass. state senator takes pride in substance use disorder bill signed into law
Gov. Healey ordering background checks for emergency shelter applicants
Kid Mental Health Is a Bipartisan Issue. Meet 4 Legislators Making a Difference
Massachusetts Bans Selling Puppies and Kittens Under Eight Weeks Old
‘Tireless’ chief takes helm: City swears in Brian Keenan to lead its police force
State reports antisemitic crimes up 70% over last year, third yearly increase in a row
Westfield state Sen. John Velis is instrumental in adoption of new law to treat substance-abuse disorder
Western Massachusetts lawmaker pushing for home care funding
Air Force Secretary decision moves F-35s closer to Westfield
Massachusetts senator to refile bill to expand rules and regulations on drone operations
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January 13, 2025
(WAMC- 1/13/2025) In Massachusetts, one of the last major pieces of legislation to be signed into law in 2024 was...
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January 10, 2025
(WesternMass News- 1/10/2025) The Healey-Driscoll Administration is now ordering CORI background checks for all emergency assistance applicants after the governor...
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January 10, 2025
(The74- Daniel Tartakovsky ) From abortion to taxes to private school choice, many issues divide along party lines. But as youth...
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January 9, 2025
(New Boston Post- Tom Joyce) Puppies and kittens under eight weeks old can no longer be sold in Massachusetts. Massachusetts...
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January 8, 2025
(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Samuel Gelinas) After returning from a recent trip to Israel, state Sen. John Velis found himself unable...
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January 4, 2025
(The Republican- Dave Canton) Acts of antisemitism in the commonwealth ballooned to an eight-year high in 2023, a new state report...
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December 28, 2024
(Westfield News- Cliff Clark) A bill to make substance-abuse disorder treatment and recovery support more affordable, and championed by state...
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December 26, 2024
(WWLP- Olivia Ray)–The Massachusetts Home Care program is expecting a fiscal deficit this year, which could leave some elderly people...
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December 20, 2024
(The Republican- Jim Kinney) The Secretary of the Air Force has signed off on stationing F-35 jets at Barnes Air...
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December 16, 2024
(WWLP- Kiara Smith)Drones are being spotted across the U.S. and it has become a concern for many Americans. These drones...
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