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Planning 101: Government Affairs

Government Affairs

Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.

Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 Senate Budget Summary

May 29, 2025

FY26 Senate Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 29, […]

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City of Boston Mayor Wu signs the 2025 Climate Commitment. Behind her, from left to right, are Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis (facing away), Watertown Town Manager George Proakis, Newton Mayor Ruthann Fuller, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Kohen (partially hidden), Arlington Town Manager Jim Feeney (partially hidden), Mayor Katjana Ballantyne of Somerville, and Senator Ed Markey.

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit

May 29, 2025

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit By Sasha Shyduroff, Principal Planner, and Julia Nassar, Senior Clean Energy & Climate […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary

May 8, 2025

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary

April 21, 2025

FY26 House Ways and Means Budget Summary – Bill H.4000 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman […]

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Two triple decker condo units in South Boston.

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes

March 17, 2025

2024 Change to Condo Conversion Law Doubles Number of Protected Rental Homes Written by Zoe Iacovino, Regional Planning Data Analyst […]

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A photo from RPA Day 2025. Attendees are sitting in chairs facing the camera, in the State House.

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House

February 27, 2025

MARPA Gathers for Regional Planning Agency Day at the State House Written by Norman Abbott, Senior Government Affairs Specialist February […]

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