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.

In the News!
Western Massachusetts senator leads push for funding for children’s mental health
Getting Answers: Apr. 6
‘There really is a stigma’: Police officers in Mass. fear consequences for seeking mental health care, survey finds
Third annual Magic for Maddie basketball fundraiser was a slam dunk
Western Massachusetts lawmakers push for endometriosis task force
Leading Massachusetts: Politicians to watch in 2025
State committee meets to discuss current antisemitic trends
WHS science faculty celebrates new classrooms with ribbon cutting
Massachusetts lawmakers working to address increase in delayed unemployment claim
Velis reappointed as Senate Chair on two joint committees