Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.

Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia

March 3, 2022,
Supports Moves by Treasurer Goldberg & Legislature to ActMarch 2, 2022: In the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion ...Read More
Preview of the January 2022 Voice

Preview of the January 2022 Voice

December 10, 2021,
DECEMBER 10, 2021: As promised, for this week’s video I am joined by Bill Rehrey and Nancy McGovern for ...Read More
Mass. lawmakers relax decades-old rule to allow public retirees to work more while getting pensions

Mass. lawmakers relax decades-old rule to allow public retirees to work more while getting pensions

October 26, 2021,
By Matt Stout, Globe Staff Massachusetts legislators in recent weeks have loosened 40-year-old limits on how many hours ...Read More
A 5.9% COLA

A 5.9% COLA

October 20, 2021,
10/15/2021 Weekly Update, By Shawn DuhamelIf you have read our September newsletter or watched/read any of my ...Read More
Work progresses on Beacon Hill

Work progresses on Beacon Hill

October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021 Weekly Update: By Chief Executive Officer Shawn DuhamelBefore my brief hiatus in August, I reported to you ...Read More
Benefit Check Delays Continue To Frustrate New Retirees

Benefit Check Delays Continue To Frustrate New Retirees

September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021: The "number-one problem" that Mass Retirees President Frank Valeri hears from his members is that it ...Read More
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS: PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE HEARS ASSOCIATION BILLS

September 7, 2021
September 2021 Voice: We are eight months into the 2021-2022 legislative session, and the State House remains closed to ...Read More
Bill Gives Veterans More Runway To Buy Pension Credits

Bill Gives Veterans More Runway To Buy Pension Credits

July 28, 2021
Katie Lannan, State House News ServiceJULY 28, 2021.....A pair of harbormasters and Coast Guard veterans on Wednesday asked lawmakers ...Read More
Breaking News: Gov Rejects Part-Time Work Increase

Breaking News: Gov Rejects Part-Time Work Increase

July 19, 2021
Sends Back Amended Budget Section JULY 19, 2021: Governor Charlie Baker signed the $47.6 billion Fiscal Year ...Read More