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.
Support a House Zoning and Housing Initiative
Zoning/Housing Alert: Ask You Rep to sign the Kulik/peake letter On May 9, State Representatives Steve Kulik and Sarah Peake […]
Read MoreMA Senate Ways and Means Releases FY19 Budget Proposal
On May 10, the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means (SWM) released its FY2019 budget proposal of $41.42 billion. […]
Read MoreSouth Shore Coalition Convenes Legislative Breakfast
Every year, the South Shore Coalition hosts a breakfast where local officials and municipal leaders are invited to […]
Read MorePhotos from Community Safety Day on the Hill
On Wednesday, April 11, local officials, mayors and city managers, community leaders, law enforcement officers, and youth gathered […]
Read MoreMAGIC Legislative Breakfast Connects Legislators, Local Officials
Over 50 local officials, municipal staff, and other members of the Minuteman Advisory Group on Interlocal Coordination (MAGIC) […]
Read MoreSWAP Legislative Breakfast a Success
Every year, each of MAPC’s eight subregions convenes a legislative breakfast, inviting local officials and municipal staff to […]
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