Articles about Politics that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
HAVERHILL CITY COUNCIL TABLES COLA BASE VOTE
September 11, 2013NewsBase Increase Opposed By Mayor Fiorentini SEPTEMBER 11, 2013: Last night, the Haverhill City Council tabled a request by the ...Read More - HAVERHILL CITY COUNCIL TABLES COLA BASE VOTE
ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT
September 10, 2013NewsFrank Valeri To Take Reins In DecemberSEPTEMBER 10, 2013: Beginning this December, our Association will have a new President.In ...Read More - ASSOCIATION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT
STATE BOARD ELECTION UNDERWAY
September 9, 2013NewsWhite is CandidateSEPTEMBER 9, 2013: Although no longer President of the Association, Ralph White will remain active in the public ...Read More - STATE BOARD ELECTION UNDERWAY
ASSOCIATION BILLS ADVANCE
September 9, 2013NewsH59 Retiree Insurance Reform Eyed For FallSEPTEMBER 2013 VOICE: The Joint Committee on Public Service has favorably released a key ...Read More - ASSOCIATION BILLS ADVANCE
SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA
May 24, 2013NewsGIC Contribution Percent Intact For State RetireesMay 24, 2013: There are no unwelcome surprises for retirees and survivors in the ...Read More - SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA
HOUSE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA
April 26, 2013News37 Local Systems Adopt July IncreaseAPRIL 25, 2013: This week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the $34 billion state ...Read More - HOUSE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA
A budget primer for White House budget week
April 8, 2013NewsBy Josh HicksWashington PostApril 8, 2013Read More - A budget primer for White House budget week
RETIREE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL ON HOLD
April 4, 2013NewsLegislative Focus On Taxes & TransportationAPRIL 4, 2013: While concern over potential sweeping changes in retiree healthcare benefits grows amongst ...Read More - RETIREE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL ON HOLD
LEGISLATURE WEIGHS BUDGET & TAX PROPOSALS
March 19, 2013NewsRetiree Healthcare Reform Awaits ActionMARCH 19, 2013: For the first time in nearly a generation, government leaders are strongly weighing ...Read More - LEGISLATURE WEIGHS BUDGET & TAX PROPOSALS
Retiree Healthcare Takes Center Stage
March 2, 2013NewsCommission Issues Final ReportMARCH 2013 VOICE: After more than ten months of meetings, research and intense negotiations, the Special Commission ...Read More - Retiree Healthcare Takes Center Stage