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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 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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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.

A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations

January 27, 2025

A Look into the Governor’s 2026 Budget Recommendations Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and […]

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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.

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas

January 6, 2025

2024 End of Formal Session Legislative Outcomes: MAPC Priorities and Interest Areas Written by the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah […]

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2024 MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Statewide Opportunities, Strengths

October 16, 2024

2024 MARPA-DLS Conference Highlights Statewide Opportunities, Strengths October 08, 2024 – Municipal and planning staff from Nantucket to the Berkshires […]

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