State legislators demand DPU reconsider energy rate hikes
State Sen. Velis urging focus on Chelsea Soldiers Home, after Inspector General’s report found veterans living in unsanitary conditions
Westfield Sen. John Velis denounces IG findings at Chelsea Soldiers’ Home, vows advocacy for veterans and staff
Leaders call for change as investigation into bicyclist hit by car continues
Taming a road’s dangers: Redesign of Route 10 in Easthampton in works
Local lawmakers ready to get to work with Healey-Driscoll Administration
Getting Answers: importance of early CPR and AED usage in cardiac events
State legislature moves to close important loophole
Sharing light with the world: New 6-foot menorah unveiled in Easthampton
Western Massachusetts lawmakers talk long commutes to Boston, progress made on bridging the digital divide
In the News!
January 24, 2023
(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) A group of 90 bipartisan state lawmakers have sent a letter to the Department...
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January 23, 2023
(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) Both the Chelsea and Holyoke Soldiers’ homes have been under fire since the deadly...
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January 13, 2023
(MassLive/The Republican - Stephanie Barry) State Sen. John Velis, D-Westfield, joined the chorus of outraged veterans’ advocates following a scathing...
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January 6, 2023
(Western Mass News - Paris Dunford) A hit and run investigation is unfolding in Holyoke, after a bicyclist was hit...
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January 6, 2023
(Daily Hampshire Gazette - Emily Thurlow) Five months after a city couple was struck and killed by a vehicle along...
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January 5, 2023
(Western Mass News - Lexi Oliver) History was made Thursday as Maura Healey was sworn into office as the first...
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January 3, 2023
(Western Mass News - Kristin Burnell) After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after suffering cardiac arrest...
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December 30, 2022
(WWLP/22 News) Time is running out at the State House in this legislative cycle. There’s less than a week left...
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December 20, 2022
(Daily Hampshire Gazette) The first night of Hanukkah was ushered in Sunday with the lighting of a 6-foot electric menorah...
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December 18, 2022
(The Berkshire Eagle) The sun hasn’t even risen yet, and — chances are — state Rep. Paul Mark, D-Becket, is...
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