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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.

MAPC's Lizzi Weyant is pictured seated in a wooden chair at a wooden table. She is facing a seated panel with a long microphone on the table in front of her. Others are seated on benches behind Lizzi.

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step

December 3, 2025

What is Joint Rule 10? Priority Legislation Reaches an Important Step By MAPC’s Government Affairs Team December 3, 2025 – […]

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A view looking into the Robbins Memorial Town Hall, with guests seated at tables and panelists seated towards a stage. A green and blue MAPC banner is pictured left close to the viewer.

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

November 3, 2025

2025 Fall Council Meeting Highlights Arts & Culture, Local Leaders Awarded Nov. 3, 2025 – Representatives from the 101 cities […]

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On the stage at the 2025 MARPA conference, Lizzi Weyant stands next to Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, who is behind a podium. Secretaries from four executive offices are seated at a table to the right of Driscoll.

Recapping the 2025 MARPA-DLS Conference

October 9, 2025

“Massachusetts doesn’t wait. We lead.” Recapping the 2025 MARPA-DLS Conference at the College of the Holy Cross October 7, 2025 […]

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Bottom half (their pants and shoes) of workers painting a bike lane sign on a new bike lane.

Governor Healey Signs $1.2 Billion Road Infrastructure Bill into Law

August 15, 2025

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

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Acting Executive Director Lizzi Weyant is pictured seated at a large table as she testifies at the State House in support of the Environmental Bond Bill.

Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Summary

July 16, 2025

Summary of Governor’s Environmental Bond Bill Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow […]

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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.

Update on the Final FY26 Budget

July 7, 2025

Update on the Final FY26 Budget Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow […]

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