Senator Velis’s 2025 “Senate Wrapped” Newsletter Is Out Now!
State leaders highlight antisemitism report, urge implementation
Mass. commission sets ambitious course to quell rising antisemitism
Senator Velis shares heartfelt student letters with veterans on Veterans Day
Velis leads push for support for military families
Hundreds unite for ‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide prevention event in Agawam
West Springfield schools get $300K for upgrades and programs
Agawam receives state funding to improve several schools
InFocus featuring Senator John Velis
Velis, Finn provide legislative updates
In the News!
January 5, 2026
Check out our most recent newsletter that offers a recap on all of Senator Velis's accomplishments from 2025. Read the...
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December 18, 2025
(12/18/2025- State House News Service) Expressing devastation over the antisemitic attack in Australia and newfound urgency to combat Jewish hatred, top state...
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November 20, 2025
Seeks to bolster civil rights protections and civic education (11/20/2025- Boston Globe) Citing an alarming rise in antisemitic acts in Massachusetts,...
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November 11, 2025
(11/11/2025- WWLP) – In honor of Veterans Day, Senator John Velis is distributing over 1,000 letters from students in Hampden...
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November 6, 2025
(11/6/2025- WWLP) – Westfield Senator John Velis is leading the push for a bill that seeks to increase support and...
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October 26, 2025
(WWLP) – Hundreds gathered at an event organized by the American Society of Suicide Prevention to raise money and support...
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October 7, 2025
(10/7/2025- WWLP) The West Springfield community received $300,000 in funding on Tuesday morning, aimed at supporting local schools and infrastructure....
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October 2, 2025
 (10/2/2025- WesternMass News) The state has stepped in to help students and teachers in Agawam with funding for their elementary...
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October 1, 2025
(10/1/2025- WWLP) InFocus with Patrick Berry featuring Massachusetts State Senator John Velis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sojcJb6qUZU
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September 29, 2025
(9/30/2025- Reminder) As chair of the House’s Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, state Rep. Michael Finn...
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