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May 24, 2024

State Senate passes amendments in support of veterans services

(WWLP- Amy Phillips) The Massachusetts State Senate has adopted two amendments that will expand access to veterans’ behavioral health and...
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May 23, 2024

Antisemitism education amendment passed in Massachusetts

(Western Mass News- Reagan Loughrey) - As the Massachusetts Senate continues to debate their budget bill, an amendment to combat...
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May 22, 2024

Gold Star Families recognized for their sacrifice at the state house

(SpectrumNews- Amanda Keane) Each of these families are tied by a common thread and a yellow rose. Their loved one...
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May 19, 2024

Western Mass News: Getting Answers – May 19

(WesternMass News- Dave Madsen) We're getting answers from State Sen. John Velis Watch the Full Episode Here
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May 3, 2024

Holyoke’s ‘Hopey’ Awards honor community difference-makers

(WWLP) – An awards show took place in Holyoke Friday afternoon, with community members who make a difference getting recognized....
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May 2, 2024

State Senator Velis raises concerns about the funding of migrant housing

(WWLP) – While Governor Maura Healey and other state officials have approved a new supplemental budget to address the migrant...
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April 27, 2024

Westfield Middle School plants 1st of 50 trees on campus at Arbor Day ceremony

(Westfield News) During his remarks at the ceremony before a tulip tree was planted in the front of the school,...
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April 13, 2024

Sons of Erin, local veterans honor Navy SEAL from Westfield who died in action

(WESTFIELD NEWS- Hope Tremblay) — A crowd gathered in the rain on Thursday to honor and remember Navy Special Warfare...
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April 11, 2024

Westfield ahead of new federal PFAS contamination limits

(WWLP- Duncan MacLean) – The Federal Environmental Protection Agency has announced new, stringent limits for levels of PFAS contamination in...
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April 1, 2024

State leaders in Russell discuss opioid epidemic in rural areas

(WWLP-  Melissa Torres, Emma McCorkindale) – Senator John Velis, who chairs the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and...
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