Articles about Politics that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.

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STATE BOARD ELECTION UNDERWAY

September 9, 2013
White is CandidateSEPTEMBER 9, 2013: Although no longer President of the Association, Ralph White will remain active in the public ...
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SENATE BUDGET INCLUDES 3% STATE & TEACHERS’ COLA

May 24, 2013
GIC Contribution Percent Intact For State RetireesMay 24, 2013: There are no unwelcome surprises for retirees and survivors in the ...
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HOUSE APPROVES 3% STATE/TEACHER COLA

April 26, 2013
37 Local Systems Adopt July IncreaseAPRIL 25, 2013: This week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed the $34 billion state ...
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A budget primer for White House budget week

April 8, 2013
By Josh HicksWashington PostApril 8, 2013 By Josh HicksWashington PostApril 8, 2013The White House is expected to release its 2014 ...
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RETIREE HEALTHCARE REFORM BILL ON HOLD

April 4, 2013
Legislative Focus On Taxes & TransportationAPRIL 4, 2013: While concern over potential sweeping changes in retiree healthcare benefits grows amongst ...
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LEGISLATURE WEIGHS BUDGET & TAX PROPOSALS

March 19, 2013
Retiree Healthcare Reform Awaits ActionMARCH 19, 2013: For the first time in nearly a generation, government leaders are strongly weighing ...
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Retiree Healthcare Takes Center Stage

March 2, 2013
Commission Issues Final ReportMARCH 2013 VOICE: After more than ten months of meetings, research and intense negotiations, the Special Commission ...
ASSOCIATION JOINS SENATE CONFERENCE CALL & AFL-CIO FORUM

ASSOCIATION JOINS SENATE CONFERENCE CALL & AFL-CIO FORUM

March 1, 2013
Warren Opposes Chained CPIMARCH 1, 2013:  On the day when federal sequestration took effect and with a major retiree ...
NEW HOUSE PUBLIC SERVICE CHAIR NAMED

NEW HOUSE PUBLIC SERVICE CHAIR NAMED

February 8, 2013
Michlewitz Joins Brownsberger To Head Key CommitteeFEBRUARY 8, 2013: State Representative Aaron Michlewitz has been appointed House Chairman of the ...
GOVERNOR TO FILE FY14 BUDGET WEDNESDAY

GOVERNOR TO FILE FY14 BUDGET WEDNESDAY

January 22, 2013
Retiree Healthcare Bill Not IncludedJANUARY 22, 2013: When Governor Deval Patrick files his FY 14 Budget proposal on Wednesday, it ...