Legislative Updates
The Massachusetts Police Association’s Executive Director Jim Machado works tirelessly to ensure that the voice of the association is heard on Beacon Hill. Jim is well respected and has been instrumental in ensuring our primary goals are communicated to the State Delegation. On this page you will find the latest news from Beacon Hill. Jim is constantly updating the association with breaking news that is pertinent to not only active police officers but also retired.
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9C Cuts Spare Local Aid, FY25 Budget on Tap
In early January, Governor Healey announce 9C cuts in an attempt to bring the fiscal 24 budget into balance. The shortfall was estimated at one ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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Legislative Update – Busy Week
This week was one of the most substantive of this legislative session. On Tuesday, we submitted written testimony to the committee on public service regarding a ...
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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 ...
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Retiree Earning Cap Returns
Last week PERAC released a memo to all retirement boards announcing that the earnings waiver enjoyed over the last three years expired on 12/31/22. Although we ...
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Inauguration Brings New Season
This past week, Governor Healey was sworn in along with other constitutional officers. Not only is Healey the first female governor, women now control four ...
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Rep. Turco Civil Service Petition
Click The Link regarding an email sent in regard to a petition lead by Rep. Turco https://conta.cc/3G8KcWW
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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 ...
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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 ...