Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.

FY22 COLA marks 23 years of increases

FY22 COLA marks 23 years of increases

April 23, 2021
APRIL 23, 2021 WEEKLY UPDATE: Before I jump into the news of the week, let me first remind you of ...Read More - FY22 COLA marks 23 years of increases
New Leadership on Beacon Hill

New Leadership on Beacon Hill

February 19, 2021,
Friday, February 19, 2021: Today marks the completion of the bill filing process for the 2021-22 Legislative Session here ...Read More - New Leadership on Beacon Hill
FY21 STATE BUDGET SIGNED INTO LAW

FY21 STATE BUDGET SIGNED INTO LAW

December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020: Governor Baker has signed the FY21 State Budget into law. This ends the 6-month delay ...Read More - FY21 STATE BUDGET SIGNED INTO LAW
FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR

FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR

December 4, 2020
Includes State/Teachers’ 3% COLA & Extends Retiree Work WaiverDecember 4, 2020: House and Senate leaders completed work on ...Read More - FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR
3rd Interim Budget Funds State Through November

3rd Interim Budget Funds State Through November

October 27, 2020
COLA & Retiree Work Extension In-WorksOctober 27, 2020: Working in coordination, Governor Charlie Baker and the state legislature ...Read More - 3rd Interim Budget Funds State Through November
Mass  Economic Roundtable Provides Fiscal Update

Mass. Economic Roundtable Provides Fiscal Update

October 7, 2020
3% State / Teacher COLA Remains Delayed With FY21 BudgetOctober 7, 2020: State officials held a special Economic Roundtable meeting ...Read More - Mass. Economic Roundtable Provides Fiscal Update
Special Legislation Waives Retiree Work Limits for 2020

Special Legislation Waives Retiree Work Limits for 2020

April 3, 2020
Final Approval by Governor Expected SoonAPRIL 3, 2020: Late Thursday, the Legislature passed special legislation that waives the legal limit ...Read More - Special Legislation Waives Retiree Work Limits for 2020
Meet Our New Legislative Team

Meet Our New Legislative Team

February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020: The start of a new decade marks the beginning of a new era for the Association’s ...Read More - Meet Our New Legislative Team
Retirees Legislative Proposals On The Move

Retirees Legislative Proposals On The Move

February 6, 2020
Public Service Committee Favorably Releases 8 BillsFEBRUARY 6, 2020: Earlier this week, the Joint Committee on Public Service favorably ...Read More - Retirees Legislative Proposals On The Move
Hearing Held on COLA, Part Time Work and Option B/C Legislation

Hearing Held on COLA, Part-Time Work and Option B/C Legislation

September 26, 2019
Public Service Committee Reviewing ProposalsSEPTEMBER 26, 2019: Today, the Joint Committee on Public Service held a public hearing that ...Read More - Hearing Held on COLA, Part-Time Work and Option B/C Legislation