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Massachusetts Advances EV Adoption with New Rebate Program and “Right to Charge” Rule

Massachusetts Advances EV Adoption with New Rebate Program and “Right to Charge” Rule By Alison Felix, AICP, Principal Planner and Emerging Technologies Specialist January 6, 2025 – Last November, Massachusetts introduced two significant initiatives to promote …

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PostedWed.01.08.25

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling Jan. 8, 2025 – “We enthusiastically welcome the Supreme Judicial Court’s decision today to uphold the MBTA Communities Act and require the» Read More
PostedMon.11.25.24

New, Adjusted Sources of Revenue Needed to Address the State’s Transportation Budget Deficit
PostedWed.10.23.24

Statement on Clean Energy Bill

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Massachusetts Advances EV Adoption with New Rebate Program and “Right to Charge” Rule

MAPC Statement on Supreme Judicial Court 3A Ruling

New, Adjusted Sources of Revenue Needed to Address the State’s Transportation Budget Deficit

Statement on Clean Energy Bill

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