Senator John Velis

Welcome to my official Senate website! Here you can follow my legislative work in the Massachusetts State Senate, read recent news about our district and Commonwealth, and learn how to get in touch with me.

It is an honor to represent the nine communities of the Hampden and Hampshire District.

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In the News!

December 20, 2022

Sharing light with the world: New 6-foot menorah unveiled in Easthampton

(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

Western Massachusetts lawmakers talk long commutes to Boston, progress made on bridging the digital divide

(The Berkshire Eagle) The sun hasn’t even risen yet, and — chances are — state Rep. Paul Mark, D-Becket, is...
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December 17, 2022

Wreaths Across America at Agawam Veterans’ Cemetery, remembering lives and service

(MassLive/The Republican) Despite a winter weather advisory for Saturday morning, the sun broke through threatening clouds as hundreds of people...
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November 24, 2022

What are you thankful for? Westfield, Southwick leaders share their gratitude

(The Westfield News/MassLive) As we all take this time to step away from the insanity that is life and spend...
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November 11, 2022

Students send more than 1,000 letters of appreciation to veterans at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home

(New England Public Media) Veterans at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, received more than a thousand letters of appreciation...
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November 10, 2022

Senator Velis seeks taxpayer relief during second term

(22 News WWLP) Residents of Hampden and Hampshire Counties voted during Tuesday’s midterm for who would represent the communities in...
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November 1, 2022

Lawmakers Urge DPU Action On Winter Energy-Rate Increases

(BusinessWest) Last week, state Sen. John Velis joined a bipartisan group of 30 Massachusetts state senators and 76 state representatives...
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October 31, 2022

Agawam Little League receives $25K in state funding

(22 News WWLP) - Senator John Velis announced $25,000 in state funding for Agawam at Borgatti Park Thursday. The funding...
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October 26, 2022

Mass. governor signs law to help military families expedite licensing, ease school transitions

(Stars and Stripes/MassLive) - Gov. Charlie Baker formally signed a law that will make it easier for military spouses to...
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October 18, 2022

$150K in funding for Agawam infrastructure improvements

(22 News WWLP) - State Senator John Velis announced $150,000 in state funding for road and infrastructure projects in Agawam,...
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