Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.

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State Budget Deal Struck

July 7, 2017
Healthcare Issues Remain Unresolved JULY 7, 2017: After more than a month of negotiations, House and Senate budget conferees have ...Read More - State Budget Deal Struck
Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

July 6, 2017
3% State & Teacher COLA Awaits Final Approval JULY 6, 2017: Mass Retirees officials are closely monitoring developments on ...Read More - Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget
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Legislature Extends Municipal Retiree Insurance Moratorium

August 1, 2016
Association & Labor Leaders Work Through Weekend AUGUST 1, 2016: With just 9 minutes remaining in the formal legislative session ...Read More - Legislature Extends Municipal Retiree Insurance Moratorium
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Retiree Insurance Moratorium Vote Pending

July 29, 2016
As Legislature Convenes Rare Weekend Session JULY 29, 2016: Our legislative team will be at work on Beacon Hill through ...Read More - Retiree Insurance Moratorium Vote Pending
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Governor Baker Vetoes Municipal Retiree Insurance Protection

July 8, 2016
Legislative Override SoughtJULY 8, 2016: Despite wide bipartisan legislative support, Governor Charlie Baker vetoed the two-year extension of the ...Read More - Governor Baker Vetoes Municipal Retiree Insurance Protection
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Legislature Extends Municipal Insurance Moratorium

June 30, 2016
Retiree Insurance Reform Likely Topic in 2017-18 SessionJUNE 30, 2016: On the final day of Fiscal Year 2016, the ...Read More - Legislature Extends Municipal Insurance Moratorium
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Work Continues on WEP Reform

June 28, 2016
Association Officials Visit Capitol HillJUNE 27, 2016: With just three weeks to go before the US Congress breaks for its ...Read More - Work Continues on WEP Reform
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Legislature Considers Retiree Insurance Moratorium Extension

June 21, 2016
Protects Municipal Retirees and Teachers From Unfair Rate Increases JUNE 21, 2016: Members are asked to contact their Massachusetts State ...Read More - Legislature Considers Retiree Insurance Moratorium Extension