Healey-Driscoll Administration, United Way Announce Farm Resiliency Fund to Support Flood Relief Efforts
Commissioner Doyle and Senator Velis visit Westfield State University to discuss behavioral health
Recovery Ready Workplaces Face Addiction Challenges Head-On
Berkshire County Probate and Family Court is busier than ever. Pending legislation could help relieve some of that burden
Bipartisan National Task Force Addresses Workforce Mental Health
Massachusetts secures millions for high-speed internet expansion
Record opioid fatalities spark new search for solutions
Government Matters E51 – Senator John Velis
Heroine honor ‘icing on the cake’ for Westfield suicide prevention advocate
Getting Answers: legislation introduced to fund test kits for spiked drinks
In the News!
July 20, 2023
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(Western Mass News - Kristin Burnell) The Massachusetts State Senate has introduced new legislation that would fund drug testing kits...
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