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!

October 8, 2024

Chamber of Commerce hosts workforce development listening session

(Reminder- Tyler Garnet) On Sept. 30, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted a workforce development-focused listening session with the full...
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October 3, 2024

Massachusetts

State Sen. Velis to lead antisemitism commission (WWLP- 10/3/24) Westfield Sen. John Velis and Concord Rep. Simon Cataldo will lead...
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September 26, 2024

Local senator calls for updated wiretap laws

(WWLP- 9/26/2024) Massachusetts wiretap laws have not been updated since 1968. One local senator says he plans to file legislation...
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September 11, 2024

Westfield 9/11 remembrance ceremony

(WWLP) – To remember the many lives that were lost on 9/11, the city of Westfield held their annual remembrance...
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September 8, 2024

InFocus: September is National Recovery Month

(WWLP)–National Recovery Month has been commemorated every September since 1989. The effort brings attention to the work of the recovery...
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September 4, 2024

Flag raising marks return of Glendi, annual Greek culture festival in Springfield, Mass.

(WAMC Northeast Public Radio) A weekend of celebrating Greek culture and heritage kicks off Friday in Springfield. Blue and white...
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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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