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August 30, 2024

‘Not a pain that goes away’: Westfield vigil marks Overdose Awareness Day

WESTFIELD NEWS— Every 11 minutes, a person dies of an opioid overdose. At the International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, which...
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August 27, 2024

Mental health outreach efforts in Holyoke recognized

(WWLP) – Senator John Velis made a stop in Holyoke to recognize local outreach efforts targeting youth mental health this...
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August 22, 2024

Velis calls attention to youth mental health crisis

(WWLP) – Following a CDC release showing worsening mental health statistics among high schoolers, State Senator John Velis is calling...
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August 15, 2024

New Substance Use Disorder Bill being crafted to help tackle issues with the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts

(WWLP) – There’s a new Substance Use Disorder Bill in the works crafted by the Senate and the House. 22News...
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August 13, 2024

New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran

(Reminder) — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to...
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August 8, 2024

History made at HERO Act signing ceremony

(WWLP) – Governor Healey, joined by veterans and legislators from western Massachusetts and across the state, held a signing ceremony...
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July 29, 2024

State, local leaders weigh in on Governor Healey signing $58 billion budget

(Western Mass News- Maria Wilson) Ten days after arriving on her desk, Governor Maura Healey has signed into law the...
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July 28, 2024

Senate passes ‘Taylor Swift Bill’: Full cost to buy a ticket would be displayed before purchase made

(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Emilee Klein) On Nov. 15, 2022, thousands of Taylor Swift fans glued one eye to the clock...
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July 26, 2024

Senator Velis seeks action to address military suicides unrelated to combat

(WWLP)– State Senator John Velis is voicing his concerns over the rise in suicides among military active duty members that...
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July 17, 2024

7 Western Mass communities to provide teen activities with state Summer Nights funds

HOLYOKE — There’s not a whole lot to do on a weeknight for teenagers in the city except to play...
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