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 31, 2024

Antisemitism Panel Chair Expects “Strong, Clear” Recommendations

(SHNS- Alison Kunitz) At their first meeting this week, members of a new state panel tasked with combating the scourge...
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October 25, 2024

Why is help not reaching more Mass. veterans who die by suicide?

(MassLive- Jeanette DeForge) A veteran dies in one of every eight suicides statewide but there are ways those who served...
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October 17, 2024

Legislators vow to take ‘deep dive’ to fight antisemitism in Massachusetts

(Jewish Journal of Greater Boston- Rich Tenorio) Two state legislators from diverse backgrounds will co-chair the state’s newly created Special...
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October 16, 2024

Education officials discuss higher education system

(WWLP- Kiara Smith) – Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and local education officials held a round table discussion with students to...
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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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