Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
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
Special Legislation Waives Retiree Work Limits for 2020
April 3, 2020NewsFinal 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
February 13, 2020NewsFebruary 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
February 6, 2020NewsPublic 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
September 26, 2019NewsPublic 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
Legislature Weighs Health Insurance Reform
September 17, 2019NewsRising Costs & Affordability Main ConcernsSEPTEMBER 2019: Earlier this year, Mass Retirees filed six separate legislative proposals relative to health ...Read More - Legislature Weighs Health Insurance Reform
Life Insurance & Health Insurance Focus of Beacon Hill Hearing
July 25, 2019NewsAffordability, Representation and Transparency Key Issues JULY 25, 2019: Mass Retirees and union leaders packed a State House hearing today ...Read More - Life Insurance & Health Insurance Focus of Beacon Hill Hearing
Legislature Approves FY20 Budget; Includes 3% State & Teacher COLA
July 23, 2019NewsTo Be Paid in August and Retroactive To July 1JULY 23, 2019: State & Teacher retirees are set to ...Read More - Legislature Approves FY20 Budget; Includes 3% State & Teacher COLA
State Lawmakers Reach Compromise On $43.1 Billion State Budget
July 21, 2019NewsSTATEHOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 21, 2019 (STATEHOUSE NEWS SERVICE) – Three weeks after the start of the new fiscal year, Democratic leaders ...Read More - State Lawmakers Reach Compromise On $43.1 Billion State Budget