Category: Government Affairs

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded

Posted on November 3, 2025 at 10:46 am. Written by Tim Viall

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded Nov. 3, 2024 – Representatives from the 101 cities and towns in the MAPC region, gubernational appointees, state and […]

Recapping the 2025 MARPA-DLS Conference

Posted on October 9, 2025 at 4:14 pm. Written by Tim Viall

“Massachusetts doesn’t wait. We lead.” Recapping the 2025 MARPA-DLS Conference at the College of the Holy Cross October 7, 2025 – Municipal and planning staff from Provincetown to Mount Washington met […]

Governor Healey Signs $1.2 Billion Road Infrastructure Bill into Law

Posted on August 15, 2025 at 10:48 am. Written by Amanda Belles

Governor Healey Signs $1.2 Billion Road Infrastructure Bill into Law By: Georgia Barlow, Senior Government Affairs Specialist August 15, 2025 — On Friday, August 8, 2025, Governor Healey signed a […]

Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Summary

Posted on July 16, 2025 at 10:08 am. Written by Tim Viall

Summary of Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow Pictured: Acting Executive Director Lizzi Weyant testifies at the State […]

Update on the Final FY26 Budget

Posted on July 7, 2025 at 2:21 pm. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

FY25 Fair Share Supplemental Budget Conference Report

Posted on July 2, 2025 at 11:03 am. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

MAPC Hosts Immigration Know Your Rights Training

Posted on June 26, 2025 at 2:55 pm. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

Governor’s Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.4144

Posted on June 6, 2025 at 4:04 pm. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

FY26 Senate Budget Summary

Posted on May 29, 2025 at 11:36 am. Written by Tim Viall

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 […]

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit

Posted on May 29, 2025 at 10:13 am. Written by Tim Viall

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit By Sasha Shyduroff, Principal Planner, and Julia Nassar, Senior Clean Energy & Climate Planner Pictured: City of Boston Mayor Wu signs the 2025 […]