Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
National Support for WEP Reform Grows
June 3, 2021NewsThe following state and national public retiree associations, public employee unions and retirement advocacy organizations have each publicly endorsed H ...Read More - National Support for WEP Reform Grows
Update: Post-Retirement Work Hours Budget Language and Special Waiver Extension in The Works
June 2, 2021NewsJune 2, 2021 - Last Thursday the State Senate completed their FY22 budget debate and soon the conference committee will begin ...Read More - Update: Post-Retirement Work Hours Budget Language and Special Waiver Extension in The Works
Work Continues on Post Retirement Budget Amendment and State of Emergency Special Waiver
May 20, 2021NewsMAY 20, 2021: The State Senate will begin their budget process next week. The Association worked with Senator Michael Brady ...Read More - Work Continues on Post Retirement Budget Amendment and State of Emergency Special Waiver
House Unanimously Approves Increase in Post-Retirement Work
April 28, 2021NewsBudget Section Boosts Hours to 1,200 AnnuallyApril 28, 2021: Today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives approved a Mass ...Read More - House Unanimously Approves Increase in Post-Retirement Work
FY22 COLA marks 23 years of increases
April 23, 2021NewsAPRIL 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
February 19, 2021News, Weekly News UpdateFriday, 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
December 14, 2020NewsDecember 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
December 4, 2020NewsIncludes 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
October 27, 2020NewsCOLA & 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
October 7, 2020News3% 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