In addition to MEMA’s great tips on staying cool, make sure to check out my office’s list of local cooling centers. facebook.com/share/p/16mik8…

Recently I sat down with Dave Madsen to discuss the importance of phone free schools ahead of tomorrow's debate in the Senate on a bill to do just that, as well as my work leading two special commissions. Check out the latest episode of Getting Answers: westernmassnews.com/video/2025/07/…

The NCSL’s 50th annual Legislative Summit is officially here in Boston! Glad to kick off the week’s events with today’s meeting of the Military and Veterans Affairs Task Force with Maj Gen Gary W Keefe, Jon Santiago, and Rep. McGonagle. #ncslsummit MA Executive Office of Veterans Services Mass. National Guard

Congratulations to the incredible care team at the Veterans' Home Holyoke for all of their hard work to achieve these significant milestones!!!

Today, on National Purple Heart Day, we honor those in the US armed forces who have been awarded the Purple Heart for their sacrifices and bravery in serving and protecting our Country.

AJC New England thanks the Co-chairs of the Massachusetts Special Commission for Combating #Antisemitism, Senator John Velis and Rep. Simon Cataldo, for their dedication to this important work. AJC New England Regional Director Rob Leikind is honored to serve on the Commission alongside

I hope you all had a great weekend! This week Team Velis will be hosting office hours on Tuesday at the Chicopee Council on Aging from 10:00AM to 11:00AM, and on Wednesday at the West Springfield Council on Aging from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. senatorjohnvelis.com/week-of-august…

EOVS joined veterans and community members at American Legion Post 124 in Westfield to recognize Agent Orange Awareness Day. This day honors the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange and raises awareness of its lasting health impacts on them and their

Learn more about the Special Commission's Preliminary K-12 Recommendations passed last week! senatorjohnvelis.com/mass-special-c…

It is hard to believe the new school year is right around the corner. This Saturday South Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative will be back at McNally Field to host their annual Back to School fundraiser. With fun events, free haircuts and school supplies its a can't miss event!

My full statement on the Mass. Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism's preliminary K-12 findings and recommendations:

ICYMI: Last week the MA Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism voted to adopt its Preliminary K-12 Education Findings & Recommendations to guide state agencies & local school districts in the prevention of & response to incidents of antisemitism. bostonglobe.com/2025/08/12/met…