Legislative Updates

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $5 Million to Address Local Public Safety Needs

The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Thursday, November 16, 2023 nearly $5 million in funds awarded to 130 police departments across the state to address their communities’ unmet public safety priorities. The awards were made possible by the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, a federal grant awarded by the Department of Justice to the Office …

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Gun Bill Update

On October 18th, the House overwhelming supported their version of the gun bill. Ten democrats joined the entire Republican caucus in voting against the bill. The one bright spot is an amendment filed by Representative Cusack of Braintree that exempted off duty officers from section 123 was one of four that were accepted. The amendment, …

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Joint Committee on Public Service

The Joint Committee on Public service is holding a hearing to collect testimony. The hearing is a hybrid format and those wishing to attend virtually must register. Please visit: https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/4483 for more information. The deadline to register is Monday, April 3 at 4:00PM

MPA Offers Solutions – Letter to Governor & HRD

Late yesterday, along with our esteemed legal team, we finalized and sent off our findings and solutions to both Governor Baker and HRD. Since the release of this unfortunate news, we have worked closely with our legal advisors, union partners, membership and board as an information clearinghouse to be able to provide facts, ease some …

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MPA Endorses Rep. Tom Stanley

The MPA Executive Board has voted to endorse Representative Tom Stanley from the 9th Middlesex District. He has been a longtime supporter of Law Enforcement in Massachusetts and we look forward to working with him in our future endeavors.

MPA endorses Patrick O’Connor for State Senate

The MPA Executive Board voted to endorse Rep. O’Connor. He has a been a longtime supporter of law enforcement in the Commonwealth. We wish him the best of luck in this upcoming election and look forward to working with him in the future. For more information please visit his campaign website: https://www.oconnorforsenate.com/