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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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September 25, 2022

Easthampton High School to receive $40,000 for security

(22 News WWLP) - Senator John C. Velis announced $40,000 in funding for Easthampton High School security upgrades on Monday....
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September 25, 2022

Holyoke veterans lunch program nourishes the soul, offers fellowship at St. Paul’s Church

(MassLive/The Republican) - Gina Nelson was raised in a military family, the daughter of an Air Force B-52 bomber pilot,...
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September 15, 2022

State tax cap surpassed, billions going back to Mass. taxpayers

(Western Mass News) - For the first time in over three decades, a Massachusetts tax cap was surpassed, which will...
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September 15, 2022

North Elm eatery celebrates 75 years behind the smoker

(The Reminder) - Dan Puza Sr. can remember, as a child, watching his father wash dishes at the North Elm...
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September 13, 2022

ARPA funding to assist Latino owned businesses in Holyoke

(The Reminder) - State Sen. John Velis and state Rep. Patricia Duffy announced $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)...
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September 12, 2022

American Legion, VFW posts work to keep doors open, connect with new generation of veterans

(The Republican/MassLive) - Commander Wayne Keaton stood tall in a crisp white uniform in front of the M-60 tank outside...
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September 12, 2022

9/11 remembrance ceremony held in Agawam

(Western Mass News) - Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center in...
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September 12, 2022

State honors Easthampton man with bravery award

(Daily Hampshire Gazette) — An Easthampton man who entered a house fire and carried a wheelchair-bound neighbor to safety in...
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September 11, 2022

Western Mass. remembers victims of Sept. 11 attacks at multiple ceremonies

(The Republican/MassLive) - It has been 21 years since Robert Harrington has seen or been able to talk to her...
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September 7, 2022

Holyoke statehouse delegation secures $150K in rescue funds to aid Latino businesses

(The Republican/MassLive) - State Sen. John Velis, D-Westfield, and state Rep. Patricia Duffy, D-Holyoke, announced $150,000 in federal American Rescue...
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What I’m up to on Instagram

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. https://www.instagram.com/p/DCE4K0sP6vB/

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