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July 20, 2023

Healey-Driscoll Administration, United Way Announce Farm Resiliency Fund to Support Flood Relief Efforts

(Office of Governor Maura Healey) The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM) today announced the Massachusetts...
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July 14, 2023

Commissioner Doyle and Senator Velis visit Westfield State University to discuss behavioral health

(22 News WWLP - John Budenas) Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle, Senator John Velis (D-Westfield), and Representative...
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July 7, 2023

Recovery Ready Workplaces Face Addiction Challenges Head-On

(BusinessWest - Joseph Bednar) State Sen. John Velis knows something about addiction and recovery, having experienced both in his life....
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July 6, 2023

Berkshire County Probate and Family Court is busier than ever. Pending legislation could help relieve some of that burden

(The Berkshire Eagle - Amanda Burke) When Judge Richard Simons took his position on the Berkshire Probate and Family Court...
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July 3, 2023

Bipartisan National Task Force Addresses Workforce Mental Health

(National Conference of State Legislatures - Glenn Jacoby) Massachusetts Sen. John Velis (D) has a strong track record of sponsoring...
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June 26, 2023

Massachusetts secures millions for high-speed internet expansion

(22 News WWLP - Kristina D'Amours) Massachusetts will receive millions of dollars of federal money to fund high-speed internet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7E5uwMC9cc...
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June 23, 2023

Record opioid fatalities spark new search for solutions

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) Facing down new data showing the worst year on record for opioid-related deaths in...
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June 23, 2023

Government Matters E51 – Senator John Velis

(Focus Springfield Community Television) In this edition of Focus Springfield's Government Matters, host G. Michael Dobbs sits down with State...
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June 17, 2023

Heroine honor ‘icing on the cake’ for Westfield suicide prevention advocate

(The Westfield News/MassLive - Mike Lydick) After nearly losing her life because of post-partum depression and thoughts of suicide, Heather...
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June 15, 2023

Getting Answers: legislation introduced to fund test kits for spiked drinks

(Western Mass News - Kristin Burnell) The Massachusetts State Senate has introduced new legislation that would fund drug testing kits...
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