Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
COLA improvements pending before House
April 22, 2022News, Weekly News UpdateAPRIL 22, 2022: After nearly a year of preparation by our Association, debate is about to begin in the House ...Read More - COLA improvements pending before House
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 - House FY23 Budget Contains 3% State and Teacher COLA
Very exciting news to share
April 8, 2022News, Weekly News UpdateWeekly Update 4/8/2022: It is always a great day when we can share good news with our ...Read More - Very exciting news to share
Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia
March 3, 2022News, Breaking NewsSupports Moves by Treasurer Goldberg & Legislature to ActMarch 2, 2022: In the wake of Russia’s ongoing invasion ...Read More - Mass Retirees Calls For Divestment from Russia
Preview of the January 2022 Voice
December 10, 2021News, Weekly News UpdateDECEMBER 10, 2021: As promised, for this week’s video I am joined by Bill Rehrey and Nancy McGovern for ...Read More - Preview of the January 2022 Voice
Mass. lawmakers relax decades-old rule to allow public retirees to work more while getting pensions
October 26, 2021News, From the MediaBy Matt Stout, Globe Staff Massachusetts legislators in recent weeks have loosened 40-year-old limits on how many hours ...Read More - Mass. lawmakers relax decades-old rule to allow public retirees to work more while getting pensions
A 5.9% COLA
October 20, 2021News, Weekly News Update10/15/2021 Weekly Update, By Shawn DuhamelIf you have read our September newsletter or watched/read any of my ...Read More - A 5.9% COLA
Work progresses on Beacon Hill
October 1, 2021NewsOctober 1, 2021 Weekly Update: By Chief Executive Officer Shawn DuhamelBefore my brief hiatus in August, I reported to you ...Read More - Work progresses on Beacon Hill
Benefit Check Delays Continue To Frustrate New Retirees
September 28, 2021NewsSeptember 28, 2021: The "number-one problem" that Mass Retirees President Frank Valeri hears from his members is that it ...Read More - Benefit Check Delays Continue To Frustrate New Retirees