Special Mass. commission holds hearing on spread, effects of xylazine in illicit drug suppl
New Massachusetts bill aims to restrict student device use in schools
State leaders discuss student mental health
Local Council of Scouting America honors Velis, other local leaders
2025 class called ‘future of aviation’
State Sen. John Velis speaks on the importance of Memorial Day
Senate OKs Sen. Velis amendment for counseling for bias victims
Senate adopts Senator Velis’ amendment to fund mental health training for hate crime victims
Hotel shelter closures impact western Mass. towns
Commission on combating antisemitism addresses hate crimes
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June 25, 2025
(WAMC) Officials in Massachusetts say a number of people already dealing with addiction have become unwitting victims of a contaminant...
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June 17, 2025
(WWLP) – A new bill on Beacon Hill could mean fewer texts in the classroom and more time for learning....
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June 10, 2025
(WesternMass News) Youth mental health and an innovative new school based behavioral health program was highlighted Tuesday. A round table...
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June 9, 2025
(The Westfield News) The Western Massachusetts Council of Scouting America hosted its annual Distinguished Citizen Dinner on June 4 at...
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June 3, 2025
(Westfield News) After welcoming everyone to the Aviation Maintenance Technology program graduation for the Class of 2025, department head Galen...
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June 3, 2025
(The Reminder) The people of Easthampton showed out for the city’s 2025 Memorial Day parade as the downtown streets were...
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May 25, 2025
 (Daily Hampshire Gazette) In his time as co-chair of the state’s Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism, state Sen. John Velis...
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May 20, 2025
 (WWLP 5/20/2025) – The Massachusetts Senate on Tuesday adopted an amendment filed by Senator John C. Velis that would allocate...
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May 20, 2025
(WWLP) – The release of the audit comes as the state plans to close its remaining motel and hotel shelters...
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May 5, 2025
(WWLP) – The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism held a hearing on Monday about the concerning rise of antisemitism and...
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