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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House Completes Budget, Amendment Accepted
Last week, the House completed budget debate with abortion debate taking center stage. Worried that the US Supreme court may act on Roe v. Wade, ...
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House Begins Budget Debate
The House began debate on a 46 billion dollar fiscal 21 budget. Delayed 7 months due to covid, the House uses nearly 2 billion from ...
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MPA endorses Kevin O’Connor for US Senate
Kevin is dedicated toward defending the police, not defunding them. Please consider voting for him on election day
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MPA endorses Donald J. Trump for President
During the 2020 MPA Convention, The executive board and membership moved to endorse Donald J. Trump for President.
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Jerry McDermott for Norfolk County Sheriff
Attention Norfolk County Members: The MPA has endorsed the candidacy of Norfolk County Sheriff Jerry McDermott. Sheriff McDermott is running to complete the unexpired term ...
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MPA denouces Comments of Sen. Markey
On September 14, 2020, Senator Ed Markey tweeted “Portland police routinely attack peaceful protestors with brute force. We must disarm these officers, and every other ...
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MMA Comments on Police Reform
The MMA is taking police reform and suggesting further crippling of collective bargaining rights in order to carry out the mission of reform. The suggestion ...
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A New Normal
Covid 19 has changed a lot of behavior including this year’s legislative session. Since 1995, the formal session ended at the stroke of midnight on ...
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Committee Formed
The Senate named Senators Brownsberger, Chang-Diaz and Tarr while the House named Representatives Cronin, Gonzalez and Whelan to the conference committee which will negotiate the ...
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Action Alert! H.4860
House debate begins tomorrow! We have been working hard to place our input into this version of the bill. Click the name of the amendment to ...