Articles about the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
Retirees were heard
September 9, 2022News, From the Media, Weekly News Update9/9/22 Weekly Update: By CEO Shawn DuhamelBefore I jump into the news of the week, let me ...Read More
5% COLA For State and Teacher Retirees: Local Option Pending in Senate
September 1, 2022NewsSeptember 2022 Voice: During the summer of 2021, as serious signs of inflation began to become evident, Mass Retirees ...Read More
5% COLA approved by legislature
July 22, 2022News, Weekly News UpdateAwaits Approval By Governor BakerBy: Shawn Duhamel, Chief Executive OfficerMass Retirees AssociationOur efforts to pass a 5% COLA for ...Read More
Legislature Approves 5% COLA With Local Option
July 18, 2022News, Breaking NewsBudget Measure Now Before Governor BakerJULY 18, 2022: Late Sunday evening, House and Senate budget negotiators unveiled a compromise ...Read More
House Approves Largest COLA Increase Since 1992
April 27, 2022News, Breaking NewsLocal Retirement Systems Empowered to Increase COLA Up To 5% APRIL 27, 2022: Today, the Massachusetts House of ...Read More
COLA improvements pending before House
April 22, 2022Weekly News Update, NewsAPRIL 22, 2022: After nearly a year of preparation by our Association, debate is about to begin in the House ...Read More
House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA
April 19, 2022News, Breaking NewsAmendments Filed to Improve COLA Benefits APRIL 19, 2022: On Wednesday the House released their version of the ...Read More
Pension Fund Gains Added $70 Billion Over 10 Years
February 17, 2022News, Breaking NewsFebruary 17, 2022: The state's pension fund has gained $70.6 billion over the past decade, exceeding its targets ...Read More
COLA: Rising Inflation Adds to Urgency
January 27, 2022NewsJanaury 2022 Voice: In the past two editions of The Voice, we documented the outstanding long-term investment success of ...Read More
