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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 22, 2024

Gold Star Families recognized for their sacrifice at the state house

(SpectrumNews- Amanda Keane) Each of these families are tied by a common thread and a yellow rose. Their loved one...
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May 19, 2024

Western Mass News: Getting Answers – May 19

(WesternMass News- Dave Madsen) We're getting answers from State Sen. John Velis Watch the Full Episode Here
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May 3, 2024

Holyoke’s ‘Hopey’ Awards honor community difference-makers

(WWLP) – An awards show took place in Holyoke Friday afternoon, with community members who make a difference getting recognized....
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May 2, 2024

State Senator Velis raises concerns about the funding of migrant housing

(WWLP) – While Governor Maura Healey and other state officials have approved a new supplemental budget to address the migrant...
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April 27, 2024

Westfield Middle School plants 1st of 50 trees on campus at Arbor Day ceremony

(Westfield News) During his remarks at the ceremony before a tulip tree was planted in the front of the school,...
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April 13, 2024

Sons of Erin, local veterans honor Navy SEAL from Westfield who died in action

(WESTFIELD NEWS- Hope Tremblay) — A crowd gathered in the rain on Thursday to honor and remember Navy Special Warfare...
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April 11, 2024

Westfield ahead of new federal PFAS contamination limits

(WWLP- Duncan MacLean) – The Federal Environmental Protection Agency has announced new, stringent limits for levels of PFAS contamination in...
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April 1, 2024

State leaders in Russell discuss opioid epidemic in rural areas

(WWLP-  Melissa Torres, Emma McCorkindale) – Senator John Velis, who chairs the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and...
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March 25, 2024

West Springfield honors Route 20 as ‘Medal of Honor Highway

(WWLP- Kaylee Collins)  A ceremony was held in West Springfield Monday morning to celebrate a portion of Route 20 in...
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March 22, 2024

Mass­a­chu­setts Senate unan­i­mously passes revenge porn bill

(Spectrum News- Amanda Keane) Massachusetts is one of only two states in the nation without revenge porn laws on the books, but legislators are one...
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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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