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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August 13, 2024

New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran

(Reminder) — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to...

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August 8, 2024

History made at HERO Act signing ceremony

(WWLP) – Governor Healey, joined by veterans and legislators from western Massachusetts and across the state, held a signing ceremony...

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July 29, 2024

State, local leaders weigh in on Governor Healey signing $58 billion budget

(Western Mass News- Maria Wilson) Ten days after arriving on her desk, Governor Maura Healey has signed into law the...

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July 28, 2024

Senate passes ‘Taylor Swift Bill’: Full cost to buy a ticket would be displayed before purchase made

(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Emilee Klein) On Nov. 15, 2022, thousands of Taylor Swift fans glued one eye to the clock...

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July 26, 2024

Senator Velis seeks action to address military suicides unrelated to combat

(WWLP)– State Senator John Velis is voicing his concerns over the rise in suicides among military active duty members that...

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July 17, 2024

7 Western Mass communities to provide teen activities with state Summer Nights funds

HOLYOKE — There’s not a whole lot to do on a weeknight for teenagers in the city except to play...

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July 14, 2024

Local politicians call for Americans to accept differences after assassination attempt on Former President Trump

(WWLP- Nicole Buddie) On Sunday, just one night after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania 22News...

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July 13, 2024

78 years after a B-17 crashed on Mount Tom people gather to remember

(MASSLIVE— Dave Canton) Saturday morning broke hot and muggy, not unlike the day 78 years ago when 25 men climbed...

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July 7, 2024

Proposal seeks to keep repeat firearms offenders off streets

(MassLive- Jeannette DeForge) An amendment to a bill before lawmakers will order judges to keep repeat firearms laws offenders behind...

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June 26, 2024

Biden’s pardon of LGBTQ+ servicemembers celebrated by armed forces members from Massachusetts

(CBS BOSTON) - President Biden's decision to pardon LGBTQ+ servicemembers convicted for their sexual orientation is being celebrated by members of the...

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