...for environmental advocacy groups. These groups cite data showing that without a small fee on paper bags to accompany a ban on plastic bags, consumers will simply switch to using...
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin speaks at a 2020 Census kick off event on April 1 in Framingham. (photo courtesy Marion Davis, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition) April...
...which would pave the way for significant federal aid. “We respectfully ask that you continue your advocacy,” the letter states. “Unless we receive substantial financial relief, the mounting red...
...subject-matter experts, and participate in the advocacy work of the MMA. • List of current Massachusetts mayors Mayors serve as the chief executive officer of their cities. Twenty-five are elected...
...with state leaders and subject-matter experts, and participate in the advocacy work of the MMA. City councils and town councils act as the legislative branch in a city form of...
...ideas, pursue educational opportunities, meet with state leaders and subject-matter experts, and participate in the advocacy work of the MMA. The select board is the group in town that sets...
...improve rural advocacy efforts. The conference will open with a legislative panel with Rep. Natalie Blais and Sen. Joanne Comerford focused on rural priorities. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio will lead...
...Senior Executive and MMA Legislative Director Jackie Lavender Bird, MMA Senior Legislative Analyst This will be an opportunity for an extended discussion on advocacy and policy issues. 11:30 a.m. Boxed...
...This panel will explore the importance of self-advocacy in the workplace and provide practical strategies for effectively promoting oneself and one’s accomplishments. Panelists will discuss how to identify opportunities to...
...land; local tax options including CPA, hotel and meal, bed and breakfast and status of other local option proposals; cannabis taxation and host agreements; state grant programs advocacy for reducing...
