State orders #smallbiz to close their doors & restricts capacity resulting in layoffs. Now, state demands those #smallbiz pay for the cost of those layoffs over the next 20 yrs! Majority of states used fed funds to help...MA has not. #mapoli Governor Maura Healey @KarenSpilka Speaker Ron Mariano

New Mexico now using federal aid to help replenish their UI fund. Growing number of states still does not include MA. @KarenSpilka Speaker Ron Mariano Governor Maura Healey must commit ARPA funds to UI & not expect employers to foot the bill over the next 20 yrs! #mapoli bit.ly/2UTinNj

Great morning with our Legislators!

⁦@MassEOHED⁩ tours downtown West Springfield supporting small business and core districts ⁦Will Reichelt⁩ ⁦Michael Finn⁩

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Looking for a job? Stop by March 23rd

Apply for a $1,000 business grant by May 1st. Ourwrc.com

Happy Monday! Here is my update for the past week: senatorjohnvelis.com/june-4-2022-we…

Much attention has been focused on the Inflation Reduction Act's climate and health care priorities. But there is a potentially lucrative measure for small businesses buried within the bill. buff.ly/3dlMPcf

You usually sleep for seven to eight hours, yet still feel extremely sleepy in the morning. What causes this, and how can you change it? Sleep experts weigh in on possible culprits and share how you can get better quality rest. cnn.it/3zUOPzQ

Last Thursday we gathered in Agawam for the plaque unveiling on the Morgan Sullivan Bridge. The project was very dear to the late Marilyn Curry, a long-time member of the Agawam Historical Commission. It was an honor to be with her son, Rick, and community members for the event.

Great Legislative Luncheon today!

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