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!

July 3, 2023

Bipartisan National Task Force Addresses Workforce Mental Health

(National Conference of State Legislatures - Glenn Jacoby) Massachusetts Sen. John Velis (D) has a strong track record of sponsoring...
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June 26, 2023

Massachusetts secures millions for high-speed internet expansion

(22 News WWLP - Kristina D'Amours) Massachusetts will receive millions of dollars of federal money to fund high-speed internet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7E5uwMC9cc...
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June 23, 2023

Record opioid fatalities spark new search for solutions

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) Facing down new data showing the worst year on record for opioid-related deaths in...
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June 23, 2023

Government Matters E51 – Senator John Velis

(Focus Springfield Community Television) In this edition of Focus Springfield's Government Matters, host G. Michael Dobbs sits down with State...
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June 17, 2023

Heroine honor ‘icing on the cake’ for Westfield suicide prevention advocate

(The Westfield News/MassLive - Mike Lydick) After nearly losing her life because of post-partum depression and thoughts of suicide, Heather...
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June 15, 2023

Getting Answers: legislation introduced to fund test kits for spiked drinks

(Western Mass News - Kristin Burnell) The Massachusetts State Senate has introduced new legislation that would fund drug testing kits...
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June 15, 2023

Hate Ticketmaster? Love Taylor Swift? Politicians Are Backing New Bills to Get Your Vote

(Billboard - Steve Knopper) Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and many liberal Democrats have two things in common, and perhaps only two: They...
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June 12, 2023

Massachusetts bills focusing on women veterans go before legislative committee

(New England Public Media - Adam Frenier) Bills pending on Beacon Hill seeking to bolster services for women veterans will...
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June 4, 2023

Westfield Pride looks up at flag raising, looks ahead to month of events

(The Westfield News/Masslive - Amy Porter) A good-sized crowd gathered on the lawn of City Hall on June 1 at...
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May 30, 2023

Proposed task force would address Mass. domestic violence records law found to shield abusers

(WBUR - Ally Jarmanning) State legislators are looking to make changes to a Massachusetts law that keeps secret all police...
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