Articles about Legislation that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.

'Disappointing' End to State Budget Amendment Attempt

‘Disappointing’ End to State Budget Amendment Attempt

April 27, 2018
Focus Now Rests With Health Care Reform LegislationApril 27, 2018: On the fourth day of debate within the House ...
Push to Increase State Retiree’s Life Insurance Benefit

Push to Increase State Retiree’s Life Insurance Benefit

April 23, 2018
Last Raised In 1985 – Retirees Urged to Call State RepsApril 23, 2018 – Mass Retirees has launched an all ...
House Budget Debate Begins April 23rd

House Budget Debate Begins April 23rd

April 18, 2018
Retirees Back Life & Health Insurance AmendmentsApril 18, 2018:  Mass Retirees backs four amendments to the FY19 budget ...
Retiree Legislation On The Move

Retiree Legislation On The Move

February 20, 2018
5 Key Issues Advanced By Public Service Committee Association members received good news this month when the Joint Committee on ...
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January 2018 Legislative Update

January 9, 2018
Healthcare Reform Bill AdvancesThe start of a New Year, ending in an even number, sets the stage for what will ...
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Impact of Federal Tax Law on Retirees Under Review

December 21, 2017
Passage May Clear Path For WEP Reform DECEMBER 21, 2017: Now that Congress has passed and President Trump has ...
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Legislative Spotlight on Healthcare

December 12, 2017
Litany of Bills Before Public Service CommitteeAt its first public hearing kicking off the fall legislative calendar, the Joint Committee ...
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Changes to GIC Board Pass Senate

November 9, 2017
Mass Retirees & Unions Would Gain Seats  Mass Retirees & Unions Would Gain Seats NOVEMBER 9, 2017: For ...
Retirees & Unions Make Case on Healthcare Protections

Retirees & Unions Make Case on Healthcare Protections

September 19, 2017
Litany of Bills Before Public Service Committee   Litany of Bills Before Public Service Committee   SEPTEMBER 19, 2017: Today ...
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State Budget Deal Struck

July 7, 2017
Healthcare Issues Remain Unresolved JULY 7, 2017: After more than a month of negotiations, House and Senate budget conferees have ...