Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The MMA today published the April 2022 issue of The Beacon, which includes important updates about the state budget, federal programs, and upcoming member group meetings.
Here are some highlights:
• At budget hearing, MMA cites UGGA, Ch. 70 as priorities
• Legislature sends $1.6B supplemental budget to governor
• House maintains Ch. 90 at $200M, adds $150M for other infrastructure programs
• Auditor’s report finds 29 laws with financial impact on municipalities
• MMA, MMLA weigh in on draft multifamily zoning rules for MBTA communities
• Senate releases cannabis bill for debate next week
• ARPA webinar covers reporting rules for non-entitlement units of government
• MMA holds legislative briefings for local officials, legislators
• Administration files $9.7B infrastructure bond bill
• Link to the April 2022 issue of The Beacon (34 pages)
Timely and reliable information is essential to municipal leaders, and the facts are changing quickly. With this in mind, the MMA publishes The Beacon digitally to ensure that we get the very latest information to members as quickly as possible.