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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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May 30, 2023

Massachusetts eviction prevention program negotiations underway

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) According to lawmakers, evictions are up in the state, and with housing prices being...
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May 30, 2023

Westfield Memorial Day speakers remember those who were lost by name

(The Westfield News/MassLive - Amy Porter) Cathy Martin, a nurse in the Gulf War, said on Memorial Day that she’s...
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May 29, 2023

Parade, ceremony held in Westfield for Memorial Day

(22 News WWLP - Duncan MacLean) The City of Westfield honored fallen and their families with a parade and ceremony...
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May 29, 2023

Gov. Maura Healey, families, mark Memorial Day at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam

(MassLive/The Republican - Jim Kinney) As bagpiper Susan Blanchette walked through orderly rows of bright white headstones, gleaming Monday in...
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May 28, 2023

Local leaders react to debt ceiling impact on the economy as they reach an agreement

(Western Mass News - Olivia Hickey) Western Mass News wanted to know what the impact the debt ceiling agreement could...
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May 25, 2023

Senator Velis secures $3.76M in statewide and district priorities through state budget

(22 News WWLP - John Budenas) State Senator John Velis of Westfield, has accomplished a major feat by securing $3.76...
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May 25, 2023

Homeless families back in hotels 7 years after they were cleared out in western Massachusetts

(22 News WWLP - Taylor Knight) When the 22News I-Team first started reporting on homeless hotels back in 2012, there...
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May 25, 2023

Could changing the price paid at tolls during peak hours help alleviate traffic on Massachusetts roadways?

(22 News WWLP - Ellen Fleming) Traffic affects many of us on our daily commutes, and the state is looking...
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May 24, 2023

Social media and how it is threatening children’s mental health

(22 News WWLP - Kristina D'Amours) As we continue to observe Mental Health Awareness Month, a warning from the U.S....
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May 22, 2023

Getting Answers: struggles to find at-home care and staffing

(Western Mass News - Amanda Callahan) As nursing homes are closing their doors, many people are opening up their homes...
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What I’m up to on Instagram

Calling all elementary school teachers, MassDOT’s annual “Name A Snowplow” Contest is now accepting entries. This contest gives classrooms the chance to help name a MassDOT snow plow for the 2024/2025 winter season and win school supplies for their classroom!📚❄️ Here in Massachusetts, we are proud to stand by and support our Veterans, not just on Veterans Day, but every day. This week I had the honor of attending events for two incredible programs that are directly impacting the lives of those who served year-round. Last evening I was proud to join the Westfield Police Commission to celebrate and recognize Chief Valliere's four decades of service to our community. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement! Happy Veterans Day! Earlier today the Westfield community came together to properly retire worn and tattered American flags with honor at the Westfield Sportsman Club. Yesterday the final beam was put in place at the Holyoke Veterans Home, a major milestone that moves our community closer to finally achieving a new state of the art facility that is befitting of the service and sacrifices of our Commonwealth's veterans.

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