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Civil Service

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In testimony to Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, MMA expresses strong support for series of bills that would increase municipal efficiency and effectiveness

TestimonyLocal Government Administration Jun 27, 2025

MMA weighs in on bills before the Public Service Committee regarding Civil Service, residency requirements, and veterans hiring preference

Civil Service Dec 01, 2023

MMA urges House to support H. 4860 and further reforms to advance racial equity

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Jul 22, 2020

Police accountability legislation is an important first step on longer reform path

Executive Director's ReportsPublic Safety and Health Jul 21, 2020

MMA urges Senate to support S. 2800 and further reforms to advance racial equity

TestimonyPublic Safety and Health Jul 08, 2020

MMA comments on 2 bills before Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee

TestimonyVeterans’ Services Sep 12, 2019

MMA Legislative Package

MMA Legislative PackageLocal Aid Feb 02, 2017
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