Senator’s Message: Help is on The Way
The addictive opioid crisis smashes against the deadly fentanyl crisis, leaving more than 2,000 families grieving because of overdoses. Sen. Velis was appointed to chair the Joint Committee on [...]
The Sentinel: Protecting Veterans
State Sen. John Velis is a fervent champion of veterans. being one himself, he knows first-hand the loopholes that are barriers for the nation’s soldiers to get the support promised […]
State Sen. John Velis on The Budgetary Challenges Coming Up in 2024
State Sen. John Velis has been working on a variety of pressing issues for his district, which includes Holyoke, and the Commonwealth. Homelessness, mental health programs and helping to remove [...]
Senator Velis’s Message: Mental Health and Substance Use Big Problems Not Talked Enough About
Senator Velis: "“In my mind, mental health and substance use are the biggest problems in the Commonwealth that not enough people are talking about. And as someone who has had their own struggles [...]
Senator’s Message: unconscionable abuse of our veterans
State Sen. John Velis, Holyoke’s senator. and chairperson of several committees including the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs, is pushing impatiently for the promise made to [...]
Sen. Velis Brings Millions to the District
State Sen. John Velis has been traveling the Second Hampden and Hampshire district to present millions of dollars in grants to Councils on Aging, economic development projects and more. Most […]