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!

April 17, 2025

Western Massachusetts senator leads push for funding for children’s mental health

(WWLP) – Westfield Senator John Velis joined the Children’s Mental Health Campaign to rally for increased budget funding for youth...
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April 6, 2025

Getting Answers: Apr. 6

(WesternMass News- 4/6/25) This week, we're getting answers from State Sen. John Velis. Watch Here
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April 2, 2025

‘There really is a stigma’: Police officers in Mass. fear consequences for seeking mental health care, survey finds

(Boston Globe- 4/2/2025) Massachusetts State Trooper Chris O’Neil did not speak about what he saw at work, his wife, Molly, said. He...
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March 31, 2025

Third annual Magic for Maddie basketball fundraiser was a slam dunk

(WesternMassNews- 3/31/25) - Over the weekend, the Magic for Maddie 3v3 basketball fundraiser had players shooting not just for a...
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March 26, 2025

Western Massachusetts lawmakers push for endometriosis task force

(WWLP) – Western Massachusetts lawmakers are leading the charge for an endometriosis task force to ensure Massachusetts patients with this...
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March 20, 2025

Leading Massachusetts: Politicians to watch in 2025

(MassLive- John L. Micek and Ryan Mancini ) In a state as complex as Massachusetts with its 351 cities and...
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March 13, 2025

State committee meets to discuss current antisemitic trends

(WesternMass News- Addie Patterson) The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism held their fifth overall meeting Tuesday at the Springfield Jewish...
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March 12, 2025

WHS science faculty celebrates new classrooms with ribbon cutting

(Westfield News- Amy Porter) Starting in the new innovation lab in a former woodshop on the ground floor of Westfield...
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March 5, 2025

Massachusetts lawmakers working to address increase in delayed unemployment claim

(WesternMass News) - Western Mass News has received reports of delayed processing of claims and complaints of poor communication from...
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February 26, 2025

Velis reappointed as Senate Chair on two joint committees

(WWLP- 2/26/2025) Several committee leadership announcements were made at the state legislature for the new 194th legislative session. Senator John...
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