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PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
January 12, 2026NewsReappointed Commissioner Richard D. MacKinnon, Jr., President of the Professional Fire fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM), has been reappointed to a ...Read More - PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
Investment Returns & Funded Ratios for 104 Retirement Systems
September 9, 2025NewsKey Factors Impacting a COLA Base Increase Earlier in this Voice (page 1) we reported on the 2024 Investment Report ...Read More - Investment Returns & Funded Ratios for 104 Retirement Systems
Valeri Announces Reelection for the State Retirement Board
September 8, 2025News, Breaking NewsMass Retirees President Frank Valeri has announced he will be a candidate for reelection to the State Retirement Board. Since ...Read More - Valeri Announces Reelection for the State Retirement Board
Neilon Appointed Executive Vice President: Retired as MTRS Asst. Exec. Director & CFO
September 3, 2025News, Breaking NewsWith the passing of Executive VP Paul Shanley, Association President Frank Valeri fully recognized the importance of filling his position ...Read More - Neilon Appointed Executive Vice President: Retired as MTRS Asst. Exec. Director & CFO
2025 – 2026 Legislative & Budget Update
June 19, 2025NewsThe legislative session is in full swing with activity on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget underway between the middle of ...Read More - 2025 – 2026 Legislative & Budget Update
PAC Message to Donors: Thank You!
June 19, 2025News, Breaking NewsAnother Successful Spring Fundraising Drive We’re pleased to report that during this spring, members generously responded to the request ...Read More - PAC Message to Donors: Thank You!
MASS RETIREES 2025-2026 Legislative Program
May 13, 2025NewsThe new legislative session commenced on January 1 with the swearing-in of the 194th General Court. Representative Ronald Mariano ...Read More - MASS RETIREES 2025-2026 Legislative Program
Fy26 Budget Update
April 14, 2025NewsThe Governor initiated the fiscal year 2026 budget cycle by presenting the Administration’s version of the budget at the ...Read More - Fy26 Budget Update
Public Service Committee Begins Work
April 12, 2025NewsIn late February, the House and Senate announced legislative committee assignments for the 2025-2026 legislative session. The Joint Committee ...Read More - Public Service Committee Begins Work
PAC Message to Donors – Thank You!
December 16, 2024NewsAnnually members are asked to donate voluntarily to the Association’s political action committee, the Retired Public Employees PAC. Each ...Read More - PAC Message to Donors – Thank You!