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Update on the Final FY26 Budget

Update on the Final FY26 Budget Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow July 7, 2025 – On July 4, Governor Healey signed the […]

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FY25 Fair Share Supplemental Budget Conference Report

FY25 Fair Share Supplemental Budget Conference Report For questions, please contact Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, or Georgia Barlow July 2, 2025 – On June 24, the Governor signed into law […]

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Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions

Experts, Leaders Convene for Symposium on Heat and Health Actions By Oliver Song, Environment Intern and Marine Gapihan, Clean Energy and Climate Intern June 27, 2025 – On June 18, […]

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MAPC Hosts Immigration Know Your Rights Training

MAPC Hosts Immigration Know Your Rights Training By Georgia Barlow Government Affairs Specialist II June 26, 2025 – In June, in response to rising concerns and questions from municipalities about immigration […]

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Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign

Ready for Summer Heat: MAPC Launches Cool Communications Campaign By Sharon Ron, Assistant Director of Public Health June 17, 2025 – As Massachusetts communities brace for another hot summer, MAPC […]

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Coming Together for Compassionate Care: Region 3 HMCC Hosts Conference to Address Homelessness Through Collaborative Action

Coming Together for Compassionate Care: Region 3 HMCC Hosts Conference to Address Homelessness Through Collaborative Action
By: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager
June 11, 2025 – Haverhill, MA — During the week of May 30, the Massachusetts Region 3 Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition (Region 3 HMCC) brought together leaders, practitioners, and advocates from across public health, healthcare, and social services for a pivotal event: the Collaborative Approaches to Support Unhoused Individuals Conference. Held at Northern Essex Community College’s Hartleb Technology Center, the event underscored a central truth: supporting individuals experiencing homelessness requires a whole-community approach rooted in compassion, coordination, and shared responsibility.

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Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics

Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics By: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager June 10, 2025 – With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway […]

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2025 Annual Council Meeting: Celebrations, Crucial Conversations, and Continuance

2025 Annual Council Meeting: Celebrations, Crucial Conversations, and Continuance By: Amanda Belles, Digital Media and Marketing Specialist June 10, 2025 – This year’s Annual Council Meeting was a special one […]

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Governor’s Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.4144

Governor’s Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.4144 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 28, 2025 – On May 13, Governor Healey filed her […]

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FY26 Senate Budget Summary

FY26 Senate Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 29, 2025 – From May 20 through 22, the Senate debated […]

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