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!

August 9, 2023

Sen. Velis: State budget ‘very robust’ for veterans

(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Maddie Fabian) Five separate initiatives supporting veterans of all walks of life are included in the state’s...
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August 7, 2023

Over 26.3M funds to strengthen local food programs promoting local agriculture

(22 News WWLP - Kayleigh Thomas) State funding is going towards fighting food insecurity and helping flood-damaged farms. Over $26.3...
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August 4, 2023

Massachusetts Legislature passes final FY24 budget with Senator Velis’ priorities intact

(22 News WWLP - John Budenas) After rigorous negotiations, the Massachusetts State Legislature has successfully passed the final compromise budget...
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August 1, 2023

Getting Answers: State budget will fund ‘record’ amount to several new programs

(Western Mass News - Kristen Burnell) We turn to a follow up on a story we first brought to you...
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July 31, 2023

Legislative negotiators file $56.2B budget accord

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) Legislative negotiators filed a compromise $56.2 billion annual state budget Sunday night, packing major...
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July 21, 2023

BHN Kamp for Kids hosts 48th annual ‘Welcome Day’ at Westfield’s Camp Togowauk

(The Westfield News/MassLive - Cliff Clark) To celebrate the 48th annual Welcome Day of the Behavioral Health Network’s Kamp for...
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July 20, 2023

Healey-Driscoll Administration, United Way Announce Farm Resiliency Fund to Support Flood Relief Efforts

(Office of Governor Maura Healey) The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM) today announced the Massachusetts...
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July 14, 2023

Commissioner Doyle and Senator Velis visit Westfield State University to discuss behavioral health

(22 News WWLP - John Budenas) Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Commissioner Brooke Doyle, Senator John Velis (D-Westfield), and Representative...
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July 7, 2023

Recovery Ready Workplaces Face Addiction Challenges Head-On

(BusinessWest - Joseph Bednar) State Sen. John Velis knows something about addiction and recovery, having experienced both in his life....
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July 6, 2023

Berkshire County Probate and Family Court is busier than ever. Pending legislation could help relieve some of that burden

(The Berkshire Eagle - Amanda Burke) When Judge Richard Simons took his position on the Berkshire Probate and Family Court...
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