Senator John Velis

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

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July 13, 2026

Recognizing a ‘force multiplier’: Southampton COA director honored among 2026 class of Commonwealth Heroines

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) Every community needs a Kate DiSanto. Whether it’s through her work as director of the Council on...
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July 10, 2026

Mass. Senate passes social media bill with retro vision for online networks

(WBUR) The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to regulate youth social media use in what some senators said is...
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July 9, 2026

Senators zero in on algorithms ahead of social media debate

(22 News WWLP) As senators prepare to debate youth social media regulations Thursday, they’ve got implementation, reporting and algorithms on...
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July 7, 2026

As AI boom reaches Massachusetts, state lawmakers push for strict data center rules

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) State lawmakers have proposed a change to the Legislature that would hold data centers responsible for their...
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June 30, 2026

Mass. senator pushes data centers to pay utility costs

(WWLP - Beck Wehner) State Senator John Velis filed a comprehensive amendment on Tuesday aimed at ensuring data centers bear...
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June 20, 2026

InFocus featuring Senator John Velis (Deployment & State House Update)

(WWLP) InFocus featuring Senator John Velis (Deployment & State House Update) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXif4mNPnQY
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June 14, 2026

Getting Answers: Jun. 14

(Western Mass News) This week, we're getting answers with State Senator John Velis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NEi9plCLwo
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June 10, 2026

Greater Holyoke YMCA receives earmark to make renovations

(WesternMass News) The Greater Holyoke YMCA got a bit of a boost, thanks to funding earmarked in the state budget....
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June 10, 2026

Velis: Burden of data centers should not fall on residents

(REMINDER) Acknowledging that the use of artificial intelligence and the need for supporting data centers are not only becoming a...
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June 3, 2026

Westfield kicks off Pride Month with sixth flag raising at City Hall

(MASSLIVE) in the eyes of Kathi Bradford, the Pride flag is more than a fabric; it’s a promise to not...
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