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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.

In the News!

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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September 1, 2022

Westfield Overdose Awareness Vigil seeks to bring attention to ongoing struggle

(The Westfield News/MassLive) - A vigil was held in Park Square on International Overdose Awareness Day Aug. 31 to remember...
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August 23, 2022

Senator John C. Velis and Agawam mayor William P. Sapelli play friendly flag football game

(The Republican/MassLive) - Full Photo Gallery
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