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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March 20, 2024

Elected officials lend support to libraries, readers’ freedom

(REMINDER- Tyler Lederer) At a legislative breakfast Feb. 16, library advocates told local legislators to prioritize funding libraries and promoted...

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March 18, 2024

Ending veteran homelessness is achievable

Pairing housing with support services is the key to success. (Boston Globe Editorial Board) Governor Maura Healey earlier this month...

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March 18, 2024

State lawmakers, city councilors discuss violent repeat offenders in Springfield

(WesternMass News-Maria Wilson - Lawmakers paying a visit to Springfield’s City Council meeting Monday night to discuss possible legislation to...

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February 22, 2024

Getting Answers: New gun reform bills proposed, what are the differences?

(WesternMass News- Amanda Callahan) In the past six months, both the Massachusetts House and Senate passed bills aimed at gun reform in the...

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February 14, 2024

Westfield High School celebrates Community Closet reopening

(Reminder- Amy Porter) Westfield High School on Feb. 12 celebrated the grand reopening of its newly refurbished Community Closet, which...

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February 9, 2024

Velis Amendment to Firearm Bill Receives Praise

(Westfield New) During the Senate’s gun bill debate yesterday, an amendment by Senator John Velis (D-Westfield) was unanimously adopted with...

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February 6, 2024

Sen. Velis reflects on 2023, focuses on future

(Reminder- Trent Levakis) State Sen. John Velis joined Holyoke Media for an end of year discussion to reflect on 2023...

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February 2, 2024

State Sen. Velis alarmed over pharmacies limiting Narcan access

(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Scott Mezback) — State law requires the overdose prevention drug naloxone — known by its brand name,...

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January 23, 2024

HERO Act will address issues facing Veterans in Massachusetts

(WWLP-Ellen Flemming) – Governor Healey testified Tuesday before the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs on why the HERO Act should...

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January 22, 2024

Lawmakers calling for increase to naloxone access in the state

 (WWLP- Kristina D'Amours) – State leaders are demanding increased access to naloxone, the life-saving opioid reversal drug. Lawmaker’s calls are...

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